Something for Everyone in Super High Fidelity


Like a missionary in the jungle, I continue to practice my usual high end evangelism with non audiophile friends, rarely finding the eager disciple.

Despite warnings of this peculiar audiophile habit in many other threads, I must admit I am often tempted to play something that sounds good, only to be reminded that music which people don't like (not to mention straight percussion or steam trains) probably wont inspire them to upgrade their stereo system.

On the other hand, we all know that deferring to a friends musical taste for a demo will immediately locate the screechiest, worst sounding recording in your collection.

Bearing this in mind (and maybe some of you have already done this) 1) what COLLECTION of well recorded tracks, 2) across genres of music, would you 3) put on a compliation CD or "rip" into WAV files to accomodate the widest musical tastes of future audiophiles?

Some classical? Jazz? Rock? Soundtracks?

Each of these genres have been discussed in other threads, but what tracks would you include to capture the widest possible audience as an audio missionary?

Thanks for ideas.
cwlondon

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All Mark Knopler's stuff sounds great including Dire Straits.

Santana Abraxas first track is pretty cool with the cymbal shimmers.

The SACD reissues of Rolling Stones are pretty good.

Abbey Road is always fun and dynamic.

Talking Heads sound pretty cool.

I have the latest reissue of the Allman Brother's Filmore Concertt that everyone seems to like.

Any decent Doc Watson recording will usually put a smile on peoples faces.

The Jerry Garcia Band, "After Midnight: Kean College" sounds great and for both serious listening and on the back porch BBQing.

Bella Fleck can put out some interesting sounds