Go-to Songs to Test a System

[Squishman]

I like to play certain tracks to test a system. Songs that have a ton of punch and are beautifully mastered.
A few are Mister Mister's "Stand and Deliver", The Beatles' remastered version of "Old Brown Shoe" and Judson Spence's s/t CD first two tracks, but really anything off of that CD.

 

[jinjuku]

Sir Henry Woods Orchestrations: La Cathedrale Engloutie

Edgar's Enigma Variations: Holts Planets, Mars Bringer of War

 

[Verdinut]

This SACD of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra has a wide dynamic range and is an excellent recording with matching performance:

 

[davidscott]

Marc Cohn Walking in Memphis. Rhythm and bass great vocals and piano! Sounds great on CD with a good system.