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What CDs to buy

I never thought I would get a CD player but opportunity knocked a couple months ago and here I am with an Audio Research CD6.  All my CDs from 30 years ago are mostly music I no longer listen to much.  I primarily listen to vinyl and stream but thought it would be cool to have an AR top loader and maybe seek out a few special CDs.  Any thoughts on specific CD releases that will give me some renewed respect for the shiny discs?  

dhite71
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larry5729
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So far, the best recording to show off a sound system is a song "Nasty" by Vincent Ingala.

mitchagain
482 posts
 

Any of the Steven Wilson remix's (Chicago - Jethro Tull - XTC - Yes) or any of the recent remasters of The Beatles, Joni Mitchell or Pink Floyd will get you started.

skywachr
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Radiohead OK Computer 

I practically never listen to rock, but this one blows my mind.

 

 

 

 

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bdp24
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While my instincts warn me against wading into such waters, I can’t resist. To come onto an "Audiophile" site in search of recommendations for recommendations of CD’s to purchase does nothing less than provide evidence that audiophiles care about the sound quality of recordings more than the music itself. My God, @dhite71, reconsider your priorities! Do you use your recordings to show off your hi-fi, or rather use your hi-fi to increase your immersion into and appreciation of the music contained in your recordings?

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retiredfarmer
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Jvc xrcd either generation.  Likely  the best. Mobile fidelity  sound lab gold cds ok. Chesky  very good. Ma very good. Try some of those audio file  recordings  on those discs

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