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Message started by Rraymond on 11/22/16 at 16:16:07

Title: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
Post by Rraymond on 11/22/16 at 16:16:07

Guys,
What songs/tracks would you recommend that would determine how well an amp picks up all the little nuances from it. I'm testing another system along side the Torii Jr and the differences I hear are subtle. I need some tracks that will help differentiate any differences in what each amp is capable of doing.
Thanks,
Rick

Title: Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
Post by Lon on 11/22/16 at 17:49:37

Rick, here are two that I use.

This one will usually show subtle details of spatial cues and instrumental images as its sparse instrumentation and arrangements leave a lot of space and details of the acoustic instruments and their environment are exposed.

And this one I listen for congestion or lack of congestion in the different layers and the speed and clarity of the percussion, these usually tell me quite a bit about the amps and speakers.

Title: Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
Post by Rraymond on 11/22/16 at 18:52:58

Thanks Lon,
I'll give those a listen.
Rick

Title: Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
Post by Matchstikman on 11/22/16 at 19:09:13

Rraymond, I like this.
Yes, I like Madonna from back in the day.
The songs are well recorded and the frequency range is from top to bottom.

Title: Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
Post by Lon on 11/22/16 at 20:01:08

The Classic Records gold CD. Wonderful.

Title: Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
Post by Matchstikman on 11/22/16 at 20:55:42

If anyone knows what is out there it is Lon. He's probably heard everything by now...seriously.

Title: Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
Post by ZYGI on 11/22/16 at 21:00:09

Match,

Not only has he heard it...he owns it too!!!

Title: Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
Post by Lon on 11/22/16 at 21:18:01

Nah, I don't own that much. Just about 20,000 now (have thinned the herd somewhat, more thinning to come next year).

I love discs, and I've spent so much on them. . . but not complaining.

Title: Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
Post by Dominick on 11/23/16 at 07:44:44

Hey Rick...

I have from HD tracks the Joss Stone Soul Sessions Volume2. Great disc...but specifically the song "Sideway Shuffle". The separation on the intro is excellent.

Also the song " I Got the.." is also another great song.

Honestly....I can listen to this album over and over....big fan!!

Title: Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
Post by Dave1210 on 11/23/16 at 19:25:33

Hi Rick

Below are a few tracks from different styles of music that I enjoy listening to when evaluating a new component, etc... All of these are digital, either CD's or streamed via TIDAL. I don't have any experience with the vinyl pressings of these albums.

Yo-Yo Ma: Inspired by Bach: The Cello Suites (Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major)

Olafur Arnalds: The Chopin Project (Entire Album really, Eyes Shut - Nocturne in C Minor)

Branford Marsalis: Trio Jeepy (The Nearness of You)

Ryan Adams: Live at Carnegie Hall (Entire Album)

Kings of Convenience: Riot on an Empty Street (Cayman Islands, I'd Rather Dance with You)

Melody Gardot: My One and Only Thrill (If The Stars Were Mine, Your Heart Is As Black As Night)

Stevie Ray Vaughn: Couldn't Stand the Weather (Tin Pan Alley)

Dave Brubeck Quartet: At Carnegie Hall (Castillian Drums)

Cecile McLorin Salvant: Woman Child (Entire Album)

Bill Evans: Trio 64 (Entire Album)

Brian Bromberg: Wood (The Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers)

Title: Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
Post by Rraymond on 11/24/16 at 23:02:35

Thanks guys, lots of goodies to listen to here!
Rick

Title: Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
Post by ZENCDUSER on 11/28/16 at 01:49:31

Great recommendations! This is an example of a chart to read (blown up, of course!) while listening critically to music. I use it to remind me of what I'm listening to (i.e., musicians and instruments)