Recordings that trounce your system?


Ever come across a recording, be it a particular track, passage, entire CD, LP, etc., that makes mincemeat out of your otherwise beloved system(s)? Mine have met their match in the form of Hans Zimmer's "Gladiator." Wondering if any of you would care to share any such experiences?
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I have the Telarc pressing and it is a VERY demanding recording. Only the very finest systems will be able to do it justice. I too, prefer music over cannonshots, but it is a good demo disc when auditioning new analog gear.

A point of interest: My copy (I bought it used) contains a letter to the previous owner of the lp from Telarc's President giving advice on cartridge selection, tracking force, alignment, VTA, etc. in order to play the record without error. If anyone is interested, I'd be glad to post it here.
That's a GREAT story!! I almost fell out of my chair when I read it! Did anyone experience tinnitis after that event?!

I've gotta imagine the SPL in that room must've been unbearable...