{"product_id":"various-the-ultimate-demonstration-disc-volume-2","title":"Various - The Ultimate Demonstration Disc Volume 2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"custom-field custom-field__track-listing custom-field__type--html teaser rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-field--value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-field custom-field__track-listing custom-field__type--html teaser rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-field--value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-field custom-field__track-listing custom-field__type--html teaser rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-field--value\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn 1995, producer Steve Guttenberg and Chesky Records created\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ultimate Demonstration Disc\u003c\/em\u003e, 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ultimate Demonstration Disc, Volume 2\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ultimate Demonstration Disc, Volume 2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis reissued in 2026 on 180g One-step Pressing Double Vinyl LP as part of the Chesky Original Masters series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180g Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOne-Step Pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGatefold Jacket\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"selections\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a Mellow Tone – Javon Jackson, David Hazeltine, Tony Reedus, Paul Gill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak Like a Child – Jon Faddis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngel of Harlem – The Persuasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClub Descarga – The Body Acoustic (Bob Mintzer, Giovanni Hidalgo, Andy Gonzalez, David Chesky, Randy Brecker)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung Girl's Heart – I Ching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Foolish Heart – The Jimmy Cobb Quartet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle Wing – Valerie Joyce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMisterioso – Larry Coryell, Victor Bailey, Lenny White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagine – Rachel Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcerto for Bassoon and Orchestra, Movement 3 – David Chesky; Symphony Orchestra of Norrlands Opera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTear It Up – Billy Burnette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNotes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord Label: Chesky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"selections\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"The Audio Co","offers":[{"title":"Gatefold 180g One-step Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":45957934973011,"sku":null,"price":9990.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1867\/3055\/files\/image_2026-08-13_195613132.png?v=1786631178","url":"https:\/\/theaudio.co\/products\/various-the-ultimate-demonstration-disc-volume-2","provider":"The Audio Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}