What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?

I have several that I use but Mannheim Steamroller is nearly always in the mix. Does anyone else still listen to them or is it just me?

billpete03-13-2025 12:30am

billpete OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 396 posts 03-25-2025 at 08:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @sls883 Have some October Project on my watchlist. Thanks
billpete OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 396 posts 03-25-2025 at 08:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @dogberry Just picked up Op 3 test records 1 and 2 on ebay. Vinyl. Looking forward to having them.
dogberry Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 967 posts 03-25-2025 at 10:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You're in for a treat. They recorded with a simple Blumlein pair and did minimal if any processing.
billpete OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 396 posts 03-25-2025 at 10:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @dogberry Thanks to you. I'll probably pick up more.
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