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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
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brianleewayson
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My analog system is down (it’s a Studor A807 RTR).  But I’d put my digital system up against most analog systems.

 

If you want to evaluate midrange/treble:

 

Led Zeppelin IV – Battle of Evermore <24/96> for vocals (with effects) and strings.

 

Eagles – Witchy Woman <24/192> For vocals (with effects).

 

There is a very lot of musical information in these recordings with a nice soundstage. 

 

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relayer101
624 posts
 

For progressive music with great keyboards Genesis - The Lamb. 1974 ATCO Presswell release.

For acoustic guitar Dave Rawlings Machine - Nashville Obsolete on Acony Records

I will also second SRV Tin Pan Alley mentioned a few times.

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faustuss
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@helomech 

If they're streaming you a low bit file it might actually influence your impression of what you are listening to. They can package them in a high-res format and it can look the same from the front of your streamer. If you're listening with earbuds on a phone or some other such device, what do you expect?

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faustuss
825 posts
 

@helomech 

If they're streaming you a low bit file it might actually influence your impression of what you are listening to. They can package them in a high-res format and it can look the same from the front of your streamer. If you're listening with earbuds on a phone or some other such device, what do you expect?

helomech
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@faustuss 

Why would I be listening to those vids with a phone or earbuds?? This is 2026, not 2008.

I have that same cartridge btw, it’s a great one! 

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