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Which Record makes your system shine?

Hey All, 

Been a while since I posted anything and I hope I am posting in the correct category.

So, just curious, which Vinyl Record, do you feel makes your system shine and display it's full potential?

OR, put another way, which record or records would you put on if you wanted to show off your system to someone who has not heard or seen it before?

Of course we know, not all records sound the same but for me I feel (at least on my system), it's the record: "Temptation" by Chantal Chamberland - Evosound Records

Carpenters: The Singles (forgot to check the record label).

On the other hand, I have James Taylor Greatest Hits on Vinyl and that record just sounds a bit veiled to me.

It's funny how one record can sound great and another, not that it sounds bad but just doesn't seem to have that crispness or openness to it.

System at the moment if you're wondering:

- Vincent SV-500
- Mofi Studio Desk w/Hana SL MC
- Martin Logan Motion 40 Speakers
- Sim Audio Moon 110lp V2 Phono
- Cardas Cabling

jay73
billpete
396 posts
 

@jhnnrrs Not sure what source is your reference but it is wrong. I have Michael Murray, Playing the Great Organ in the Methuen Memorial Music Hall on Telarc and the album literally has Direct To Disc, written on it about 25 times, on the back cover states "Recorded Directly to The Master Disc", the very definition of D2D. This is volume 1, somewhere I have volume 2 as well. I also think my 1812 Overture on Telarc is D2D but I didn't look it up to be sure. 

Calling Crystal Clear an "Also ran", seems a bit unfair. My Virgil Fox recordings on Crystal Clear are some of my favorites of his and are among the best recordings that I have of his. This, of course, is just opinion.

@thecarpathian Dire Straits is getting mentioned a few times, much deserved. Great recordings.

bikefi10
113 posts
 

@jay73 Can you please check the pressing info on The Carpenters Singles? My wife loves their music, but weve only found fair at best recordings streamed. If I can find a great vinyl version, that'd be great. Thanks!

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joesolek
28 posts
 

Aaron Neville: Warm Your Heart.  Spectacular IMO.

gshodge
2 posts
 

I recently listened to Paul Simon's Graceland album.  Was impressed with the soundstage and dynamic range.  I keep going back to it especially the "Graceland" and "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes" tracks.  Close your eyes and take it all in!

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rvpiano
2,974 posts
 

@simonmoon  Which recording of

Static and Ecstatic do you listen to?

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