Andrew Park

Any serious audiophile knows that high-end gear isn't just for hearing music—it’s for inhabiting it. True listening demands your full attention; it belongs firmly in the foreground, not relegated to the background while you groom your mustache or water your alligator.

Real audiophile listening happens in dark rooms, with the curtains drawn and just enough lamp light to see the notebook where you'll track every micro-detail conferred by your listening equipment. For those who take their sound that seriously, I’ve curated a selection of tracks designed to reveal the hidden magic of your new gear. Spanning multiple genres, this playlist focuses on the intricate textures and nuances of voices and instruments. Just be sure to not accidentally have any fun in the process.