DESCRIPTION
One-Step 180g Vinyl Double LP!
Essential Reference Album for Hi-Fi Sound System & Testing!
Covers Depth, Atmosphere, Transparency, Naturalness, Presence & More!
In 1995, producer Steve Guttenberg and Chesky Records created The Ultimate Demonstration Disc, a landmark release that became an essential tool for audiophiles worldwide. Thirteen years later, building on everything they had learned about capturing the purest sound, Guttenberg returned to produce The Ultimate Demonstration Disc, Volume 2. Designed to bridge the gap between technical terminology and the listening experience, this collection serves as a practical guide to the audiophile lexicon. On each track, Guttenberg "spells out" exactly what to listen for, providing clear musical examples of concepts like "transparency" and "soundstage depth." By using a custom-built recording chain and avoiding dynamic range compressors, equalizers, or overdubbing, the album captures a "live" session exactly as the microphones heard it--resulting in a sound so neutral and natural that it can be used to reveal the subtle differences between high-end speakers, electronics, and cables.
The Ultimate Demonstration Disc, Volume 2 is reissued in 2026 on 180g One-step Pressing Double Vinyl LP as part of the Chesky Original Masters series.
Features
180g Vinyl
Double LP
One-Step Pressing
Gatefold Jacket
Selections
Side One:
In a Mellow Tone – Javon Jackson, David Hazeltine, Tony Reedus, Paul Gill
Speak Like a Child – Jon Faddis
Angel of Harlem – The Persuasions
Side Two:
Club Descarga – The Body Acoustic (Bob Mintzer, Giovanni Hidalgo, Andy Gonzalez, David Chesky, Randy Brecker)
Young Girl's Heart – I Ching
Side Three:
My Foolish Heart – The Jimmy Cobb Quartet
Little Wing – Valerie Joyce
Misterioso – Larry Coryell, Victor Bailey, Lenny White
Side Four:
Imagine – Rachel Z
Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra, Movement 3 – David Chesky; Symphony Orchestra of Norrlands Opera
Tear It Up – Billy Burnette