In Reply to: Best Recordings from an Audiophile Perspective posted by jult52 on July 9, 2009 at 09:29:43:
I use these to audition any change IMS though all are not "audiophile" recordings.
Holst: “The Planets†Mehta LAPO Decca SXL6529 (Massed orchestral sound, tonal balance, string tone).
Schubert: “Symphony # 5†Sound 80 Direct-To-Disc(String tone)
Copland: “Appalachian Spring†Reference RR-22 (Imaging and string tone).
“Cantate Domino†Proprius 7762 White Jacket (Massed choir, ambience)
Ravel: “Alborado Del Gracioso": Classic Records test pressing 45rpm LSC-2222 45 (Absolutely stunning dynamics).
Stan Getz/Joao Gilberto: “Getz/Gilberto†Verve810 048-1 (Natural timbre and imaging).
Vince Guaraldi: “Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus†Fantasy 3337 (Musical integrity)
Harry James: “The King James Version†Sheffield Lab-3 (Image size, specifically drum kit size, proper brass bite and power)
Rickie Lee Jones: “Rickie Lee Jones†Warner BSK 3296 (musical integrity, emotion, resolving power)
Bob Marley and the Wailers: “Survival†Island LPS 9542 (Musical power and emotion).
Suzanne Vega: “Suzanne Vega†A&M SP6-5072 (female vocal).
Dire Straits: “Brothers in Arms†Warner 49377-1 4 side reissue (very subtle instrumental and vocal detail).
Jennifer Warnes: “Famous Blue Raincoat†Cypress 661 111-1 (Vocal tone, soundstage).
Holly Cole Trio: "Don't Smoke In Bed" Classic Records JP 5006 (Imaging, female vocals, bass warmth).
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- All vinyl with the reasoning added. . . - risabet 07/10/0922:16:23 07/10/09 (0)