Current FAVES -- Used primarily for comparing new cables and pieces in my system:
1. Joni Mitchell
For the Roses:
Very familar with how this should sound off analog
and thus works for me checking out cables and equipment in digital realm. Good stuff and a test for the crossovers
in the speaks as well since the vocal range is so broad.
2. Bonnie Raitt --
Home Plate: Much the same as above concerning familiarity
and thus serves the purpose of evaluating what the hell happened when I plugged in _____ instead of _____
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3. Susan Werner --
Last of the Good Straight Girls: Nice stuff I really enjoy her style. A better prepped CD than the older stuff so it's nice for comparison
.
4. Shemekia Copeland --
Talking to Strangers: Testing bass resolution
and imaging with this. She has some cuts on this where she's duetting with Dr. John
that really shine when done right.
5. Allman Brothers --
Eat a Peach: Just a couple of cuts off this to hear some of the stuff I want to hear through the changes.
6. Patricia Barber --
Cafe Blue: Soundstage and imaging check.
The music is good the matering better.
7. Steely Dan --
Countdown to Ecstacy: Just some good old stuff trying to pick up additional details etc.
8. Stacey Kent --
Dreamsville -- What can I say -- I just like the stuff here. Very nice takes on the music.
9. Leon Russell --
Best Of: You have to really like Leon to enjoy it. His songcrafting is wonderful
Some of the tracks on this show where the equipment is weak (Lady Blue)
and some where the recording is weak (Masquerade)
and some are just fun (Queen of the Roller Derby)
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10. Gretchen Lieberbrun --
Dreamsville: Just found her and am getting to enjoy the stuff more and more. At first listen there didn't seem to be as much "emotion"
in the presentation as in some other femal voclaists but I'm finding more as I listen to her a little closer.
Somewhat all over the board but much of what I listen to at the moment is planned just to see if what I have done to the system has helped or hindered.
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