Reference Recordings in my opinion are some of the finest.
I have extensive experience with Telarc, Mapleshade, Sheffield Labs, Chesky, DMP, Audioquest XRCD, etc.
Mapleshade is sort of an organic type of sound.
Chesky Ultimate Test and Demonstration CD is a great tool to evaluate your system and develop good listening skills.
Telarc, DMP, Reference Recordings are all incredible!
If a particular recording is available in XRCD or XRCD II sometimes it is a huge step forward, sometimes not. For example, Dire Straits Brothers in Arms is WAY better on XRCD II while Eagles Hell Freezes Over is only slightly better and maybe not worth the $40 on XRCD II version.
(just to be forthcoming I am a dealer for Chesky and Reference Recordings)
I have extensive experience with Telarc, Mapleshade, Sheffield Labs, Chesky, DMP, Audioquest XRCD, etc.
Mapleshade is sort of an organic type of sound.
Chesky Ultimate Test and Demonstration CD is a great tool to evaluate your system and develop good listening skills.
Telarc, DMP, Reference Recordings are all incredible!
If a particular recording is available in XRCD or XRCD II sometimes it is a huge step forward, sometimes not. For example, Dire Straits Brothers in Arms is WAY better on XRCD II while Eagles Hell Freezes Over is only slightly better and maybe not worth the $40 on XRCD II version.
(just to be forthcoming I am a dealer for Chesky and Reference Recordings)