Various Artists The Ultimate Demonstration Disc Volume 2 CD

In 1995, producer Steve Guttenberg and Chesky Records created "The Ultimate Demonstration Disc," a groundbreaking release that became an indispensable tool for audiophiles worldwide. Thirteen years later, Guttenberg returned to produce "The Ultimate Demonstration Disc, Volume 2" based on what he had learned about sound. This collection is designed to bridge the gap between technical terminology and the listening experience, and serves as a practical guide to audiophile vocabulary. With each title, Guttenberg "explains" exactly what to look out for and provides vivid musical examples of concepts such as "transparency" and "stage depth". By using a custom-made recording chain and the absence of dynamic compressors, equalizers or overdubs, the album captures the "live" session exactly as the microphones recorded it. The result is a sound so neutral and natural that it can be used to reveal the subtle differences between high-end devices and cables.
Evosound now presents "The Ultimate Demonstration Disc, Volume 2" in hybrid SACD format (dual-layer) as part of the Chesky Original Masters Series. The "Ultimate Demonstration Disc, Volume 2" is more than just a tool: the hybrid SACD produced with the help of Chesky's famous high-end recording techniques will also serve you to appreciate audiophile classics on a new sonic level.

Selections: 

1. In a Mellow Tone - Javon Jackson, David Hazeltine, Tony Reedus, Paul Gill
2. Speak Like a Child - Jon Faddis
3. Angel of Harlem - The Persuasions
4. Club Descarga - Bob Mintzer, Giovanni Hidalgo, Andy Gonzalez, David Chesky, Randy Brecker
5. Young Girl's Heart - I Ching
6. My Foolish Heart - the Jimmy Cobb Quartet
7. Little Wing - Valerie Joyce
8. Misterioso - Larry Coryell, Victor Bailey, Lenny White
9. Imagine - Rachel Z
10. Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra, Movement 3 - David Chesky; Symphony Orchestra of Norrlands Opera
11. Tear It Up - Billy Burnette