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?

billpete03-13-2025 12:30am

dmk_calgary Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 137 posts 03-23-2025 at 02:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Umbrella - D2D albums - esp Rob McConnell big band Sheffield Labs - D2D - Harry James, Tower of Power, Thelma Houston Original Source - new label from DG - classical music re-issues; re-masters from the 1950's, 60's, 70's - incredible sound and performances BS&T #2 - 45 rpm from Analogue Productions Steely Dan Aja - 45 rpm from AP SRV - 45 rpm from AP - any of these - box set - all of them are great Miles Davis - 45 rpm from AP - from the original Prestige tapes - this is a box set, and all are great enjoy!
dmk_calgary Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 137 posts 03-23-2025 at 08:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @bilpete if you like classical definitely check out the Original Source re-issues and also AP reissues of early Decca, EMI, and others. Amazing sound from recordings from 1950s and 1960s. WOW. Also Impex, Chesky, Testament labels - they have a few classical reissues. And check out the Tracking Angle - Fremer's website - excellent reviews of all vinyl re-issues of all musical genres. And I have been collecting and playing early Decca recordings from 50s, 60s, 70s. Especially those recorded by Ken? Wilkinson in Kingsway Hall. WOW.