Thanks for all the interesting replies so far. I offer:

1. reveal bass clarity and articulation
Erykah Badu, "Baduism", track 1, 'Rimshot'.
The Blind Boys of Alabama, "Spirit of the Century", track 1, 'Jesus Gonna Be There'.
Miles Davis, "Kind of Blue", track 1, 'So What'.
Britten, "Simple Symphony", 'Playful Pizzicato'.

2. present bass slam and impact
Robert Plant, "Raising Sand", track 4, 'Polly Come Home'.
Christophe Rousset, "Rameau Overtures", track 17, 'Acante et Cephise'.

3. present very deep bass
Happy Mondays, "Greatest Hits", track 3, 'W.F.L.'


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