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Looking for Wagner recommendations
For around $50 on Ebay the excellent seller 'Sound City Beaches' are selling a Wagner 33 cd box set complete (almost)set of his Operas on the Decca label which equals about $1.60 per cd!, obviously for that price there no libretto to the Operas, s... 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Audiogon forum for those of you good people who like a bit of difference, and like to think outside of the box to the usual norm posted on here, and have a passion to indulge a in bit of Indie/gothy/Grebo type music,may... 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
Rick Wakeman-6 Wives of Henry V111.River City People-Say Something good.Michelle Shocked-Arkansas Traveler. 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
'Lucky man' good song, ruined for me at end by the twonky tonk high pitched needless meanderings on the synths/keyboards. Now where is that 'Trilogy' cd? for a bit of 'Hoedown! 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
The 2 best things about Brain Salad Surgery, the artwork,and the track Benny the Bouncer!, it probably is a more meaningful song, for those living and being dragged up by their doc Martin boot laces in our ill gotten teen days in the UK around tha... 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
Britney Spears, 'baby one more time', Rock solid bottom, perfect mid, and a top end sweeterthan a pound of honey. 
Detailed sound? Real?
Buying a cd of Elina Garanca is as close as I am going to get to her singing in my music room.Is it or is it not the reason we spend bazillions of the Saudi 'Riyal' or Chinese 'Renminbi'on our impossible to achieve but fun trying hobby that we do ... 
How many versions do you have?
Thanks Larryi for your recommendation, now I have checkedthe cd by Soile Isokoski on Amazon, I have realized my library has that exact cd, and I have never thought about taking it out or given it any thought, until now that is.Orft I shall jolly w... 
How many versions do you have?
My favorite with the few versions that I have heard of the Strauss 'Four Last Songs' is by Norman, I have not heard the others you mention, but I will check them out, if there is one that possibly tops Norman's version, then I've gotta hear it/buy... 
Most Audiophiles by State
Could it be Colorado. Lots of manufactures located here plus the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest.I think most travel in to see the show rather than live here.Got to be the most populated areas ie New York or Kalifornia.I am sure Audiogon would have a go... 
How many versions do you have?
Thanks for all your input/replies and the tips on what versions to get.Happy listening. 
How many versions do you have?
Yes, the question is of copies of the same piece of music.I have realized I have a cd with Gil Shaham playing Vivaldi's4 seasons also. So my count is now 9.Don't think I will ever get to 20 though of the same piece. 
Best Sounding Opera CD
One can't really wrong with the London/Decca labels, (depending on what singers one prefers).EMI recordings appear to me to be a more edgy/toppy than the equivalent recordings on other labels such as the excellent London/Decca label (owned I think... 
Music Inventory
Matchstikman- you could have at least given her minimum wage...lol 
Build Your Own?
Space is not an issue, time is not even an issue, cash is not such a huge issue either,but, if only I was not such a putz or a clutz when it comes to anything where one has to use tools, be it power or manual. I would dearly love to have a go, but...