The best and worst "audiophile music"

As a general rule, I do not listen to the so-called and much vaunted 'audiophile' recordings, especially in light of my generally esoteric and eclectic musical tastes. That aside, I do appreciate a well-recorded disc and have encountered a few lesser known labels that should make an audiophile system proud. Water Lily Acoustics recordings are rather nice and CIMP, a label focusing on modern jazz leaning towards the avant-garde fringes, prides itself on the quality of their recordings. Some of the modern electronica is also very nicely recorded...Burnt Friedman's Nonplace label jumps to mind, although there are many others within that particular genre. I've also been very surprised at how truly excellent the current CD releases of the British folk artists from the 60's-70's sound. This may be a testament to the quality of the original recordings or the dedication of the labels releasing the material. Either way, the discs I have from folks like Davy Graham, Mike Cooper, Wizz Jones, Bert Jansch, etc. are all top notch and full of excellent music to boot.

You might try going out to listen to music in your area. Music you might actually be into instead of well recorded stuff you don't like. Some local artist recordings are very minimalist and quite good. Seeing them live and meeting them in person will make you much more emotionally involved with the recording. Plus, you have a live reference in which to compare the recording to. My most treasured and reference recordings all come from local musicians. Prices are more than fair since the middle man is cut out, and I usually have them autographed with name/venue/year for keepsake. Keep music alive, and support local musicians.

All of it is the worst. I don't listen to my system. I only listen to music.
My system exists solely to make great music performances sound as good as possible. If that happens to be a low resolution 1940's recording with lots of hiss, so be it.

Most classical and so the jazz performances and performers on Chesky label sound all like a lulliby or funeral chant. Great before you go to bed or the bedroom system.
To the unfortunate situation most passionate and spiritual performers of classical music might not even know what the hell Chesky is.
One of my favourite classical conductors for instance Von Karajan is usually on Deutche Gramophon(a terrible digital recordings)