High quality CDs

Most classical CDs sound very good on a good modern system with a good dac and source.  Not always the case in the past.  I’m talking most good quality gear in last few years.  Digital has come a long way.  Old digital hifi gear will no longer cut it in many cases when compared to new.  Best to not fall too far behind. 

Most classical CDs sound very good on a good modern system with a good dac and source. Certainly not noisy and anemic. I listen to them all the time. Vinyl too. Not always the case in the past. I’m talking most good quality gear in last few years. Digital has come a long way. Old digital hifi gear will no longer cut it in many cases when compared to new. Best to not fall too far behind. As always need good amplification and match to speakers and room for best results. New digital integrated or all in 1 amps are a good way to cut though the complexities of matching gear and cut to the chase.

Try Japanese recordings. MIXER’S LAB LABEL, VENUS, IMPEX RECORDS, THREE BLIND MICE!

I just purchased Frank Zappa's 40 anniversary orchestral favorites remastered by Robert Ludwig from original analog master on CD and it sounds glorious. I agree CD audio quality can be pot luck. 

@mapman this is the gear.. Luxman D03X, Mcintosh MC53(soon to be replaced with Luxman C900U) and Luxman M10X, through Magico A3's.. The good CD's sound like I am in a cathedral or a symphony hall with beautiful acoustics.. Here are some of the names that I find really terrible.. Duetsche Grammophon, Teldec, Hyperion, Musea, Sony Legacy, EMI, London.. I am also hearing that a good system is unforgiving of bad recording.. So not sure what to think..

DECCA sounds great..