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Some audiophile recording
Just few titles, mainly used by me when evaluating HiFi gear. Yeah, I know there are many other (maybe better) audiophile recordings out there...but this is not meant to be an exaustive and complete list. Actually I have maybe 100 audiophile test records.
Some audiophile recording
Just few titles, mainly used by me when evaluating HiFi gear. Yeah, I know there are many other (maybe better) audiophile recordings out there...but this is not meant to be an exaustive and complete list. Actually I have maybe 100 audiophile test records.
- Cantate Domino - Proprius records. A mid '70s analogue recording (available even on CD) of sacred music: a large choir, a pipe organ and few trumpets inside a good-sounding cathedral. Sometimes a bit harsh in the highs, this recording is excellent to evaluate male and female voices (both soloists and choir) and the size of an extremely wide 3D soundstage. The height of the 3D image is simply stunning (with proper gear) and can virtually extend above your ceiling. Pipe organ pedals should shake your floor. If not, you need new 'speakers
- Sinfonia Fantastica - H. Berlioz - Reference Recordings. In my humble opinion one of the best classical Music (symphonic) recording ever made. Earth shaking dynamics can embarass more than one set-up. Percussions and bass range are simply stunning.
Musically this Sinfonia Fantastica is even enjoyable, the orchestra and the conductor seem know their job. - Sheffield Track & Drum Record - Sheffield records. Another 20 years old analogue recording (also available on CD) which is still a reference for electric pop/rock Music. Dynamics and sheer energy at their best. The drums solos are a severe test for any HiFi system if played - as they should always be - extremely loud (a live drum kit sounds very loud...). A realistic 3D image is included too. Musically, you have to love the Toto-style kind of Music.
- Reference Jazz - Reference Recordings. A good sampler with many good jazz recordings. Very good with respect to dynamics, soundstaging and tonal clarity. Musically enjoyable, as a sampler can be
- Sara K. Closer than they appear and others - Chesky Records. A jazz artist entirely recorded direct to disc: impressive realism and energy. A good test to evaluate real instruments and a very nice female voice. Sara K. records are very popular at HiFi SHows.
- Telarc Super Test CD - Telarc recordings. Another good sampler with tracks ranging from jazz to classical music. It contains some excellent tracks devoted to single instruments (organ and double-bass, for example). Impressive dynamics. Musically not so interesting (there's even a jet-fighter squadron in a battle...).
- Ludus Danielis. Fone' records. Ancient Music aficionados may find this Italian recording a MUST. Excellent 3D image, transparency and detail.
