Reference HI Res material


Recently got an Esoteric K01 + Mach2 Mini. This is my first server ever. What are the best recorded material that can showcase what a server is capable of?

I am a vinyl guy that listen to mostly classical and Jazz but Rock, Pop, Blues suggestions are welcomed as long as it is well recorded.

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Showing 1 response by mezmo

Just starting to dip a toe in the genuinely high res stuff myself, and for a first (and free) foray, worth checking out the Benchmark "masters in their day" series. Folks at Benckmark, to showcase their gear, promote new stuff, etc., decided to do a series where they recorded a track from a band you've likely not heard of, mixed, produced and released it high-def for free on the Internet, along with a video documenting the whole shindig, each in a total of six hours. My first, and currently only, high def material -- and gotta say, it's totally sold me on the whole idea. Whether you're into the music selection or no (and must say, I am, although they've only done four so far), they're pretty raw, honest and definitely a good window into what the medium is capable of. Want more.