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Establishing a common analog listening bias

Maybe it is possible to establish a widely accepted common ground in terms of listening bias by choosing and agreeing on 10-30 LPs all readily available new to all audiophiles for decent price.
If all listening tests and personal comments regarding the sound of components and systems in the various threads and posts would refer to any of these LPs mainly, everyones comments and experiences would much easier be understood by their fellow Audiogoners.

How about an "Audiogon baker's double-dozen"?

This would create a solid ground for all of us.

How do you think about this ?
dertonarm
axelwahl
788 posts
 
Tubetan :-)
I don't think you are a Philistine but 'projecting forward', our most valued Western thinking 'planning' genes kicking in.
Why not try to 'go with the flow' and see what materializes.
I guess there will be some to come of what you mention --- but there may be something useful also, I'm sure.

Just hang loose and try to avoid getting into some 'self fulfilling prophesy'. And you might find that bit of useful information you didn't even know to ask?
Greetings,
Axel
dertonarm OP
1,042 posts
 
Well Tubetan, you completely mistook the point.
Its all about a "common language" - a "common ground".
Its not at all about bugging the other with this or that detail in sonic reproduction which might be there or not.
However - I am not on a mission and would be happy if at least a few A'goners do find useful idea in this.
Lyndon B. Johnson once said: "better have them inside the tent peeing out, then outside the tent peeing in".
I do not concur.
If you can't see any point for you - fine with me.
perrew
299 posts
 
Nirvana - Unplugged , this is a record that will remain.

Axel although the Lateralus is available on HDCD I still like the Undertow album, slightly unpolished and raw, not the sound though, and the first four songs are amazing!
perrew
299 posts
 
I forgot Alice In Chains - Unplugged, almost better than Nirvana - Unplugged
dertonarm OP
1,042 posts
 
As for Rock/Pop - most of my favorites are currently NOT available new.
One strong vote for Johnny Cash American Recording Vol. 1 (I know - its rather Country/Western....) and another for Neil Diamond: Home before Dark.
Both do have - while fairly intimate and quite records - extraordinary virtues and at least the first is already a "classic".
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