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In Reply to: Here's why it is the only true reference... posted by krisjan on March 31, 2012 at 07:24:00:
Stumbled in here, first time post here (I think). I hope no one minds me commenting; I apologize as MY hi-rez is LP (someday, maybe...if I could stop buying so much other stuff).
Live music, or the memories of such (and not that trustful anyway), is the ony true reference. With that I agree. But many people, especially in some small rural areas, do not have the good fortune of being able to listen to live music. Here in this small town (we just became "urban" by those who decide such things), we have the good fortune of having a very active school of music though Wilson College. Andrew Sussman, the director, is responsible for bring in some great Jazz artists.
But my point is that many HAVE to use recordings as reference. Which recordings chosen are of paramount importance, however. Also, if possible, hearing those reference recordings on others systems than your own can teach you a lot about the strengths and weaknesses of our system (or an upcoming purchase).
I think most choose from suggestions by other people, friends, inmates, of course, and (shudder) reviewers. The really great performances with great sound are a rarity. They are invaluable as music listener teaching tools as well as evaluating equipment.
I suppose there are those who feel a well-loved piece of music is NOT a great tool. The argument of not being able to pay attention to particular details of the sound is often cited. I'm not of that school of thought. Along with great sound, great performances (of course) either move you or not; you cry or you laugh...music as and is life.
I know this is a hi-rez forum, but I thought those of you who "do" vinyl, as Hank Jones' recordings are mentioned (I'd get an SACD player just to hear the July 5th and 6th I've seen cited just today). "Hello Hank Jones" was a direct to disc LP done in the late 70's. It may just be the best sounding LP in a collection of about 10,000 I own. Great Jazz, great sound.
Other reference you may be impressed with are the LPs from The Soundsmith, Direct Grace recordings. They are about as close to "live you are there" as anyone could ever ask for.
Again, I apologize for butting in and the "wrong forum, buddy" but really was impressed with yours and everyone else who had added to this thread.
AND, is there a CD of that SACD
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Follow Ups
- Beautifully cogent argument. - Muzikmike 11:56:35 04/01/12 (1)
- RE: Beautifully cogent argument. - krisjan 12:47:39 04/01/12 (0)
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