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Theren isn't just a difference, it's a different universe.
In a way, I agree. Those are excellent demo recordings. Analog recordings btw. Mostly of a single voice or instrument in a characteristic environment. In that sense, yes, it is not the same universe as the one in where most of the actual music we listen to is recorded. As far as the Holly Cole piece is concerned, I much prefer the classic audiophile favorite "Train Song" to this piece.
The good news is that those recordings sound good on all systems, from my bad cheap system (less than $200 total) to the big boys in the main room. From my cheap sports in-ears to my (formerly relatively high-end ) Senns...
The bad news, if you will, is that this has nothing to do with hi-res. It still sounds good properly downsampled. It sounds good despite the elevated noise floor of some of the tracks.
Oh, and if you like those recording demonstrations give a chance to the Chesky demo disks. They weren't "Hi-Res" in the way they were delivered at the time, but they are certainly spectacular.