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Recommendations for really well-recorded music for high-end audio system demo

I’m using my system to give some local high-end audio demos for fun, and although I have a good selection of tracks I can always use more and am sure you guys have some great ones out there.  First and foremost I’m looking for really well-recorded material that shows off what a good system can do — you know, the “wow your friends” tracks we all have, and if it happens to be good/fun music as well that’s a nice bonus although not necessarily a requirement.  I’d recommend listing the artist, album, and track so it’s easier to find the right version, and if you feel like elaborating on anything notable that makes it particularly good for a demo that’d be helpful/interesting but not necessary.  As an example…

  • Patricia Barber, Companion, “Like JT” — Great live jazz club vibe, fun instrumental with excellent imaging/depth/3D soundstage.

Thanks for anything ya got!

soix
inagroove
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Just played Gets/Gilberto on Impex (IMP6041-1, 45 rpm) for the first time.  Beautiful deep-black backgrounds, beautiful tone.  One of the few times that I thought I might be listening to a R2R (if eyes closed).  I will use it to 'system dem' for friends. 

mrdecibel
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soix, I was just talking about this on another thread. From the Hendrix "Blues" release, "Born Under A Bad Sign". Raw jamming with real studio highlights. A great system should portray the trio at their best (Jimmy was in his element), and the rawness of the sounds of the studio. Incredible listening experience through my system. My best, MrD.

immatthewj
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Back in the '90s when I was being exposed to new stuff via a public radio station (91.3 WYEP) I bought Lloyd Cole's Love Story for Like Lovers Do (which is still my favorite track on that).  (I probably enjoys vocals more than all else.)  Anyway, a few years ago I broke it back out and was impressed with the sonic quality/presentation of the entire CD, but to suggest a specific track, I'd go with Like Lovers Do.

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jafant
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Weezer - Buddy Holly

 

Happy Listening!

audiophileman
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Ray Brown - Soular Energy

Janis Ian - Breaking Silence

K. D. Lang - Ingénue

Paul Simon - Graceland

Patricia Barber - Companion 

 GRP Artists - I Got No Kick Against Modern Jazz  (Extremely rare on LP!!)

Chuck Mangione - Everything For Love  (Chesky)

Rita Coolidge - Nice Feelin'  (The title cut is stunning!)

Joe Satriani - Self-Titled  (Kick butt electric bass)

 

 

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