I don't know what a good source is for finding high quality recordings. By that I mean preservation of dynamic range and soundstage. I've been building up my own playlists of what I think is well-recorded music on Spotify but I am no expert. I just let my ears guide me.

Just today I found the following database. From that I picked out Patricia Barber's Black Magic Woman and it's a real winner. Anything by her is if you like her music:

http://dr.loudness-war.info/

What players are you planning to use? Craig just bought himself a $40,000 CD player...LOL!

When I try the actives in the living room, I plan on using a $35 Chromestick Audio connected to a Pioneer for pre-amplification.

In the main room, I'll be using an Amazon Firestick 4K through my Onk, or a PS3 for CDs or a Yammie tape deck. smile

Music will come in through Spotify and of course CDs and tapes.

Many will giggle their guts out at my ridiculous choices of sources particularly given the speakers. smile

House of the Rising Sone
Out in the mid or far field
Dedicated mid-woofers are over-rated