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mark levison
i wish someone in authority at ML would step up and say something. i'm sure things have been hectic there but it would be nice to get some information. i've been holding on to see if i can trade in my proceed for something in the levinson line, bu... 
killer violin tracks.
as a "newbie" i liked mendelssohn..a new version that's nice is hilary hahns.. and thanx rushton for your great review in this thread! 
question for naim flacap owners
As no one reports first hand that they've heard real improved performance, i think I'll "leave well enough alone" for now.. thanx all- and Emil thanks for the reminder of why I bought the Naim in the first place.. 
Can we have an "Ask Sean" catagory?
After owning my adcom gfp-750 for 4 years I finally understand the diff between passive and active mode, thanks to Seans answer today on another thread..I propose Audiogon put Sean on the payroll--thanx Sean 
beethoven string quartets
thanks buxter- that's more along the lines of what i've heard on the lindsays... quartetto italiano sounds like a good choice based on what you've all said. one last question- arkivmusic.com gave the talich quartet high praise for performance and ... 
beethoven string quartets
i'm gettin into to these quartets so much it makes me want to buy 'em all .. however, i feel like i've opened a can of worms for myself-i have no turntable and it sounds as if i should go to vinyl for classical music. thanx for all of your great s... 
Best Recording of Scheherazade
1st choice LSO/Charles Mackerras and while it's probably nowhere the "best", I enjoy Ormandy with the Philadelphia Orchestra. 
Suggestions, please...
hi fab 4.. how 'bout string quartets-you might like some of haydns performed by the kodally string quartet. they're cheap to buy and the musicians are great (on naxos). op.76 is nice. then you can move up to beethovens :) i hope you don't dismiss ... 
What are the best speakers for Mahler?
Sorry Brendel, I meant to add that you might look at the Dynaudio Evidence :) Seriously though, I would suggest looking at Dynaudio if you're close to a dealer. They have a broad line and in my opinon all classical music sounds good with the Dyns ... 
What are the best speakers for Mahler?
I love my Dynaudio 1.3SE's but alas they're better with the micro (like Mahlers 4th) ..If the day comes that a speaker mfg. can accuratley reproduce Mahlers 8th, we'll have reached the Holy Grail. 
my $686 stereo system, laugh if you want...
I had some ADS L710 speakers bought new in 1979 - had them for almost 20 years and loved 'em--hope you enjoy yours as much as I did mine 
Which artists do you just not get?
yoko ono..... 
Classical fans, I need advice
vedric, another thing you might want to check out before spending to much on cd's is to take from the library a work like mozarts violin concertos and get 2 versions to compare: modern -vs- period piece performances. i spent a bundle when i first ... 
Most achingly-beautiful music
for achingly-beautiful you might try rachmaninoffs vocalise featuring sylvia mcnair & the baltimore symphony orchestra- almost 7 minutes of total bliss. i actually tried to sit down and answer this question, but picking three is impossible...b... 
mccormack dna 225 with dynaudio 1.3se
thanx for your helpful insight-- i have yet to make a decision (lol) i appreciate your reviews of the dna..i'm hoping to get to hear the dna 225 soon-thank you again !!