How does solo piano help you evaluate audio gear?



A pianist friend just recommended this article and pianist to me, knowing that I'm presently doing a speaker shoot-out. My question to you all is this:

How important is solo piano recordings to your evaluation of audio equipment -- in relation to, say, orchestra, bass, voice, etc.? What, specifically, does piano reveal exceptionally well, to your ears?

Here's the article:

https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/music-reviews/magic-of-josep-colom/


 

hilde45

Showing 1 response by alexberger

I agree. Piano reproduction is very difficult task for audio system.

Especially for turntables and speakers.

I had a not cheap Nottingham Spacedeck turntable that was good for vocal, violin and orchestra BUT horrible for piano and pipe organ reproduction.