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what are the "must have" CD's

For years, I've invested in quality sound equipment and have a small collection of CD's of different types.....but I realize that there are problaby some "must have" CD's that really show just how good (or bad) a system really is. This isn't a quest for who your favorite female singer is...or what orchestra you like the best....I'm really after sonic quality and sonic range (gotta show off the sub and boomy rock probably isn't the best way to do it).

I'm open to suggestions in most any musical category...the only qualification is that the CD has to be readily available and not some collector's item.

If there is already a list somewhere..please point me to it....or post your suggestions.
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fmpnd
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Sid42,

I cannot believe you mentioned that Thom Rhotella CD and that cut. Twenty years ago when I got back into high-end audio, I went to a dealer in Phoenix and they were playing that cut on that CD through their best system. I bought the CD immediately and used it back then when auditioning equipment and testing bass and dynamics and it always brings back fond memories.

Every few years I pull it out and play that track (and track #7) thinking it will have lost its magic and I'll realize I am glorifying an old fond memory and every time I am wrong - IT STILL ROCKS!!!!!

Thanks, as soon as I hit the "send" button, I am gonna go pull the CD out and see how it sounds through my Rockports!!!
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transnova
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Chick Corea Acoustic Band Live
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horseface
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Here is a short list of what seems to make my system shine :

Steely Dan - Aja (remastered),
Supertramp - Crime of the Century (remastered)
Widespread Panic - Another Joyous Occasion
Steve Earl - Train a Comin
Nora Jones - Come Away With Me
Eagles - The Long Run
George Benson - Anthology
Bob Dylan - Modern Times
U2 - The Joshua Tree (remasterd/expanded)
Pink Floyd - The Wall
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philjolet
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this is an amazing recording with stunning detail, outstanding dynamics and a huge soundstage plus the music is terrific, involving and vibrant as well.

Miles Gurtu

http://www.amazon.com/Miles_Gurtu-Robert-Miles/dp/B0001AVZ5S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1266472374&sr=1-1

enjoy
jdoris
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Wanted to second Mlsstl's suggestion of Taj Mahal. After reading this thread yesterday, I put on the "Dancin the Blues," a disc which contains "Blue Light Boogie." I'd previously thought of it as fun party music, but I found it is unusually well recorded for the genre; the bass and vocals are especially well-handled. The performance highlight might be a duet of "Mockingbird" with Ms. Etta James. :) Even if you don't listen to the blues much (I don't), this would be a fine sample to round out your collection, IMHO. John
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