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How does solo piano help you evaluate audio gear?

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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/


 

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czarivey
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reproducing piano is the toughest test for any music equipment.

it has to sound clean throughout all dynamic passages and throughout the entire keyboard. 

why it's the toughest test, because piano has all instruments combined. when you hit the string, you literally play drum and note together.

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