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

Lots of great comments. Thanks to all. I have some things to look for, in my collection and beyond and then the whole topic of streaming keeps coming up. I'll get to it someday.........if I live long enough. For now, I'm just admiring a "new to me" turntable. I finally picked up a Linn LP12 after 50 years of wishing I had one. I was not disappointed. Sounded really nice and still making other improvements in my system can only make it better. I went to a VPI 20 plus years ago and kind of forgot about Linns for awhile. I'm glad I never completely gave up on the idea. Anyway, this is supposed to be about vinyl so I'll leave it with what I tested the new toy with. Fresh Aire I, Fresh Aire III and Alan Parsons I Robot. Some happy listening. Most enjoyable. 

Dear @whart  : I love Janis Ian and own the Breacking Silence Test Pressing excellent.

R.

Dear @billpete   : Exist several LPs track recordings to make an overall/whole evaluation and IMHO not one LP for everything.

Btw, I can't understand using tube electronics your deep bass is just optimal, makes no sense to me. I listened several times the original/stock AR9 speakers and are good overall but not so good for me, of course not liesten your modified units.

R.

buellrider97

Yes, I believe Webcors are Mullard variants. I've not been a big Mullard fan either.

As to DiMeola, his talent is easily recognized and I appreciate it, just not my style of music for the most part. His recordings seem to be very well done. Fun story too.

Thanks

rauliruegas

I use lots of different recordings to evaluate things. Never just one.

Not sure what you mean about the tubes. Are you saying that they have no bass?

My AR9's were restored back to original. They are old school. Not for everyone, not even my favorites for some loud rock tunes but I use them for everything for now. I have others, just not set up to enjoy all. Maybe someday. :)