Sample downloads of hires Western Classical

[GeorgeO]

High Resolution Music DOWNLOAD services .:. FLAC in free TEST BENCH

 

[jaivelu]

Thanks a lot GeorgeO for the fantastic link.

 

[captrajesh]

When i read sample, I thought they would provide half a minute of recording but they appear to be full songs. Thank you for the link George.

 

[docd]

Thanks George, can't wait to try them out, it includes some of my favourites.

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

There a a few at e-classical but nothing like the number of pieces nor the variety of formats. Thank you George, that is a great resource.

All I need now is a round tuit

Oh... there is no CD-quality for comparison?

 

[linuxguru]

Eugene Bozza's "Children's Overture" performed by the Staff Band of the Norwegian Army is an excellent reference track - has lots of different instruments, dynamic range, etc. - perfect for A-B auditioning of hi-res DACs, tube equipment, interconnects and generally everything in the audio chain. I haven't tried out most of the others due to the size of the downloads, but I'd suggest giving a pass to the "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" track - it's a purely wind-instrument piece, not useful for testing definition or dynamics or almost anything, IMHO.