What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?


I have several that I use but Mannheim Steamroller is nearly always in the mix. Does anyone else still listen to them or is it just me?

billpete

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In my modest system I use MFSL - Supertramp Crime of the Century and Pink Floyd DSOTM, because I like that type of music. I also will use Chris Isaak material because of the way it’s recorded. I particularly like his cover of Orbison’s “ Only the Lonely “. To the OP, I believe your Webcor tubes are relabeled Mullards. Unfortunately I’m not a Mullard guy and to me they sound like someone threw a blanket over my system. I’m a fan of Tekefunkens and within them prefer the G73-R’s and then the Tektronix or other Medical grade. If you’re looking for something that’s totally opposite of your Webcors try the Silver plate Seimens. Also to comment on Al DeMiola, I sat front row at a small theater a few years back and I never was a big fan of progressive rock. However Al played an acoustic set and rotated between conventional and classical guitars and he was phenomenal ! But I lack the depth of intelligence to appreciate music that complex. FWIT he told stories between songs and said his friend Mike gave Chick Correa a demo tape he recorded and that’s what landed him with Chick. But the kicker was when Mike recorded him, he was loaded on Acid. Then he joked that the way to Carnegie Hall was not “ Practice, Practice, Practice “ , it was “ Acid, Acid, Acid”.  Cheers to all and Happy Listening , Mike B.