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Rraymond

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Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
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

Audion Silver Night Special Edition 300b integrated, Zu Soul Superfly speakers, Acoustic Solid TT with Denon 103 MC cart, PS Audio NuWave phono, Zu Event MKII speaker cables with BU3 connectors.

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Lon

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Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
Reply #1 - 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.

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Rraymond Seasoned Member Posts: 210	Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear Reply #2 - 11/22/16 at 18:52:58 Thanks Lon, I'll give those a listen. Rick
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Matchstikman Seasoned Member Posts: 759	Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear Reply #3 - 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.
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Lon Seasoned Member "Love without guts is worthless!" Philip K. Dick Posts: 23524	Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear Reply #4 - 11/22/16 at 20:01:08 The Classic Records gold CD. Wonderful.
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Matchstikman Seasoned Member Posts: 759	Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear Reply #5 - 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.
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ZYGI Seasoned Member HR-ONE Posts: 757	Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear Reply #6 - 11/22/16 at 21:00:09 Match, Not only has he heard it...he owns it too!!!
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Lon Seasoned Member "Love without guts is worthless!" Philip K. Dick Posts: 23524	Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear Reply #7 - 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.
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Dominick Seasoned Member Still like that old time Rock and Roll!! Posts: 1163	Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear Reply #8 - 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!!
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Dave1210

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Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear
Reply #9 - 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)

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Rraymond Seasoned Member Posts: 210	Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear Reply #10 - 11/24/16 at 23:02:35 Thanks guys, lots of goodies to listen to here! Rick
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ZENCDUSER Senior Member Posts: 83	Re: Any suggestions on detailed track for testing gear Reply #11 - 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)
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