Tin Pan Alley and Thanks to You- which speakers play the tap on the snares the best?

The problem with Tin Pan Alley is that it sounds good on most anything of quality.  But, it is a nice demo tune and certainly can show the differences in equipment.

In this case, what this demonstrates is the difference in "snap" between the Yamaha RX-Z9 RECEIVIER in "Pure Direct" mode, and the Melton P/P KT-88 tube integrated amp rated at 80wpc (no feedback).  Source is an SACD on an Oppo BDP-95.

The difference is really obvious.  These were recorded on a Nikon D750 DSLR and the tracks are within 0.2 dB using pink noise.

https://youtu.be/W66SQS1wDUA

https://youtu.be/ZxhDJ_eOlYw

@saummisra

My own design/build/modifications using JBL 2241 18", JBL 2251J 10", and modified ESS Great Heil AMT.  The soundstage and imaging are among the best I’ve ever heard.  And they are even better now than when the video was made.

But my Super Big Reds also capture drums very well!

https://youtu.be/iGa9259pz-I

@deep_333:

How about some examples in the Rock genre?

When I was at THE Show last year, I had them play this track on the SVS speakers and they had no highs/life.  Would love to see small speakers do justice to it at realistic volume.

https://youtu.be/dqM5L5JQseI