Musicians in your living room vs. you in the recording hall?

@tazdevl30

Thanks for your thoughtful commentary and sage advice. Given that you are a new member here, know that despite the impression that may have been created by some of the subsequent posts many of us here value and appreciate sincere, intelligent, and experienced-based contributions such as yours.

Regards,
-- Al
 

Hi Erik,

You’ll find the following thread from 2010 to be of interest, as it discussed exactly the same question:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/quot-they-are-here-quot-vs-quot-you-are-there-quot

I had a number of lengthy posts in that thread, but the bottom line in my case was (and is):

Almarg 9-5-2010
As someone who listens primarily to classical music, my goal is to duplicate as closely as possible the experience of hearing a live performance from a good seat in a good hall (less extraneous sounds from the audience or other sources, of course). Therefore I am in the "you are there" camp.

Best regards,
-- Al