RonP asked this question in another thread: What are the discs you use as your standard for SQ when making changes/tweaks? Great question… For me: it changes because I get sick of the same stuff, but here goes: 1 - For imaging - Chesky Ana Caram Rio After Dark. There is a rain forest tune… cant …

Great choices. BTO out for #1 is a long time favourite of mine. Blue Collar is awesome too. Love Nils Lofgren Acoustic Live - Ted hit out of the park there. Here are a few Tom Petty Live Anthology Ladies and Gentleman & Nightwatchman Dave Grusin Homage to Duke (incredible studio recording) Jack…

I also use Dire Straits “Communique” and Hugh Masekela’s “Hope”

In general for system evaluation and setup I use recordings I made of two bands I was a drummer within recorded in my then garage apartment space. I knew the room, the equipment, the players, and I have listened to these on every system I’ve had since 1985 or so. They tell me a LOT. The other const…

When you set up your system or need to check its performance, what recordings do you use?

I use my Qobuz list… You can try that @akubacki … [image] For Qobuz users Music I’ve been a Qobuz (Hi-Fi Sublime+) user for many years already. Thru the years I compiled a couple of audiophile playlists. Just by browsing other lists, mostly on Spotify. But also by reading …

I created a Tidal list of Paul’s Picks as did someone else. I’m not sure which is which. Here is the one I have saved in Tidal.

This Playlist is the one someone else configured. Mine is in Roon and uses 30 tracks from my library. This one is someone else’s.

Since I don’t have a PS Audio streaming device (sorry…) I am not able to see what’s in that playlist you posted. Can you post it in plain text…?

Here are some links: [image] Paul's Picks I have written many times about some of the musical selections I rely upon to evaluate speakers, electronics and cables. I am often asked for a partial list of Paul's picks. Here's a list with some pertinent notes. Holly Cole, Temptation,... …

What are your audiophile recordings for system evaluation and setup?

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I use my Qobuz list… You can try that @akubacki…

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What are your audiophile recordings for system evaluation and setup?

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