Music Disc Reviews

HT's audio and video editors share the test and demo discs they use to put a system through its paces.

Audio Test Discs

Isn't it a little odd to squeeze a whole symphony orchestra into a living room? The great thing about chamber music is that it's designed to be played in the home, correctly scaled to your personal space. It's best heard live, of course-but, if you can't invite musicians over for tea, the next best thing might be to feed your universal disc player this well-recorded pair of Beethoven chamber works.

Body of Song Yep Roc Music •••• Sound ••••½

Bob Mould has proclaimed his love for pop music ever since Hüske