Recommendations for reference-quality recording CDs

[Cheez]

Does anybody have any recommendations for reference-quality recording CDs for each genre (classical, pop, rock, jazz, vocals, etc)?

My sound engineer friend told me in order to develop an ear for hearing mixes (so we know what to achieve during mixing and mixdown of tracks), we need to have a reference point. He did suggest one album (Elton John in one of his earlier concerts with the London Philharmonic). Anybody has other suggestions?

 

[kongwee]

http://www.referencerecordings.com/

Produce some of the best orchestra album in term of sound. Many of the album are audiophile favourite for testing system. Pioneer in HDCD technology. Keith O. Johnson is the icon. He design electronic(best know for pre-ampifier and digital technology) and produce many award winning album.

http://www.chesky.com/

I used to like their recordings. It is own by two brother. Both good at tweaking electronic and do recording.

The two company do thing not just by ear. They understand a lot of engineering and science.


http://www.telarc.com/

Have wider selection for orchestra and jazz for better recording.

 

[Likui]

Hell freezes over by the eagles

 

[rko]

"Jazz at the pawnshop" legendary recording.