Reference Disk(s)

[proshot04]

what do you use as a Reference disk(s) to show off your system to friends and
family.

i use:
Star wars episode 3 the first 10m and, the pod race in episode 1
Black Hawk Down is good all around
Dream Theater Live at Budokan (DVD)
Joe Satriani, Strange Beautiful Music (SACD)

[Johnd]

DSOTM (sacd 5.1)
Kind of Blue (sacd 2.1)
Gladiator (DVD ex version)

[avaserfi]

I recently got a DVD-A copy of DSOTM the original quad mix and have been enjoying that quiet a bit lately. Also, Chesky's Ultimate Demo disc and Jazz at the Pawnshop SACD. For music alone. The NIN BD is great for showing off both audio and video.

[j_garcia]

Search is your friend...this has been covered to death.

Gladiator (DVD ex version)

Don't you mean the DTS-ES version? I found the DD-EX to be lacking comparatively.

[Johnd]

Don't you mean the DTS-ES version?

Yeah, yeah. The DTS-ES version of Gladiator is simply astounding.

What, are you the Punisher now Garcia? Good catch though.

[j_garcia]

Nah, just suprised that they released the extended edition without the DTS track. Not sure why.

Plus, this topic is readily available on every audio/video/HT forum in existence; no need for a new twice each month :)

[Johnd]

Agreed. But if the new guy (proshot04 or anyone, for that matter) wants to post a survey or ask a serious question, why rain on his parade? Regardless, thanks for the correction...don't want to delude/misinform.

[mtrycrafts]

DSOTM (sacd 5.1)
)

I wish you guys wouldn't use all those short hand stuff:mad:

[avaserfi]

MTRY

Its dark side of the moon ;) just incase you were frustrated because you didn't know.

[obscbyclouds]

what do you use as a Reference disk(s) to show off your system to friends and
family.

i use:
Star wars episode 3 the first 10m and, the pod race in episode 1
Black Hawk Down is good all around
Dream Theater Live at Budokan (DVD)
Joe Satriani, Strange Beautiful Music (SACD)

Wow, someone else uses Live at the Budokan, I'm amazed. It's definately their best sounding release.

I'd add AIX Records Bach's
Brandenburg Concerto" DVD-A, and Porcupine Tree's "In Absentia" DVD-A.

[mpompey]

As many times as I see this I can't help but chime in. I guess I'm part of the problem.

Reference for Video:
Finding Nemo
Fifth Element

Reference for Audio
Master and Commander
LOTR: Return of the King