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A sound between the Blue Point Special & Virtuoso
hey, am having the same problem with BPS. Let me know how that Shelter compares once you do. 
Glazunov violin concerto -- Suggestions?
Heifetz or Oistrakh should do the trick. 
To upgrade cd player?? The slippery slope?
Jolida!!!!!! Your listening pleasure quotient will go thru the roof. 
Sonus Faber Grand Piano's what amp are u running?
Wow, tell me how you like it, and what ARE the differences?the auditor are the smaller ones right? How is bass on them?really curious. 
Sonus Faber Grand Piano's what amp are u running?
Rogue Tempest Magnum. Tubes. Sounds beautiful. 
Brahm's g- minor piano quartet
yes, the andreas staier, concerto koln mozart concertos, #'s9 and 17 on teldec. I thought it was you who didn't think a pianist also conducting wouldn't be successful. I'm telling you, this recording is astounding. I'm not as crazy about their rec... 
Brahm's g- minor piano quartet
have u heard the staier mozart yet? 
Jolida vs. Arcam
I have.If you like things a little bit more on the "objective", detached, sober side of things, go with the arcam. I would go with the arcam cd72t if you listen to mostly classical.The Jolida with the right tubes do not sound muddy with my rogue i... 
How does the Jolida JD-100 compare to...
I have telefunken smooth plates 12ax7's. took the jolida to a different league over the svetlanas. much more refined, organic, musical, much more layering, separation, dimension, instrumental timbres way more right, esp. strings and piano, not to ... 
Brahm's g- minor piano quartet
thanks tweekerman, actually, that's the one that I need that I totally forgot about. Believe it or not, I actually like those live Bridge recordings. I heard the samples at their site... It's definitely my cup of tea. I actually think that it is B... 
Brahm's g- minor piano quartet
Sugarbrie, does Trampler wake the Beaux Arts a little bit compared to their trio recordings? (I don't mean to demean the Beaux Arts, but have found them a little sleepy in the past when they are on their own... even in live performance. For exampl... 
Brahm's g- minor piano quartet
oh, is it the one with arthur balsam??? I don't know that one. yes, performance all the way. 
Need upgrade advice
I love my Sonus Faber Grand piano homes, they are soooo "musical". I'm told the Cremona's are even better. I don't agree with them being smoked by the oddyssey's or by dyn's. For me it's the exact opposite. Go listen for yourself. 
How does the Jolida JD-100 compare to...
I did alot of research, auditioning and listening to various players before deciding on the Jolida jd100 (modded by parts connexion). Before I begin, a couple of disclaimers so people don't jump down my throat...1. I did not A/B them in my house/s... 
Excellent recording of Mozart Jupiter No.41 ?
I have about 400 78's, 300 cd's, 400 records mostly classical, some jazz. and Half of my collection is still in europe with a friend. I really don't have alot, but I have had the good fortune of having alot of exchange with friends and colleagues ...