Whats on your turntable tonight?

Rushton, I'm afraid we might be birds of a feather in that more than not when my area Hifi group gets together it is predominantly a social gathering not unlike many (none) classical music concerts these days. I find the friendships great and the talk is often stimulating yet somehow many never sit down and really listen to the music (or the systems). Seems a little odd... I try to show up with a bag full of records that beacon the listener. So far I'm having modest success. There is a time and place for everything and I'm tring to promoting some focus. Happy Listening!

Foster, our groups share many similarities! Folks are having so much fun just visiting with each other and talking that it's been a little challenging for those who want to do some serious listening. So, we've worked pretty diligently each of the last two meetings to separate the "listening room" from the "conversation room." Since we meet in each other's homes, and most listening rooms can't accomodate 20+ people at one time, rotating out has been working pretty well to allow everyone who wants to a chance to listen. Normally we're 16-20 at any given meeting, but today we had about 32 people: our largest gathering yet. That Lloyd Walker hosted the meeting may have had something to do with the larger turnout. ;)
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Louis Armstrong "Satchmo plays King Oliver"
Beatles "White Album"

Rushton, I thought in a previous thread you mentioned listening to Miss Julie, the 2 Act Opera on Lyrita. I cannot find the thread. If indeed you have listened to this recording would you mind giving a synopsis. Since I still have not found the Allegri Miserere on CFP I am looking for a reference opera recording that can be used as an audiophile tool to gauge how the system is able to capture performers as they move about the stage. I have an opportunity to purchase the Lyrita, but since my want list is much longer than my pocketbook I have to use some discretion. As always thanks for sharing your extensive experience with this vinyl madness we are addicted to.
Kind regards,

Montepilot,
If I could jump in on your question to Rushton, re: "a good tool for capturing voices as they move about the stage" I have found Holst's "Savitri, A Chamber Opera In One Act" perfect for judging soundstaging and where both male and female performers are on the stage, as they move upstage to downstage, right to left. It is on the Argo label (ZN 6 if I'm not mistaken).

I am sure Rushton will offer some fine suggestions of his own, but he and I both agree on the "Savitri"