libor35
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| Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday I am using the iOS app. It appears to be up-to-date. The only options I get for any device is via Airplay. Am I missing something? | |
| Need help with Roon, system output is not showing by Streamer/DAC Excellent!! | |
| Need help with Roon, system output is not showing by Streamer/DAC I recently had the same issue with my Mac -- all the endpoints disappeared. Elsewhere in comments (I forget exactly), the solution was: On your Mac: go to Settings --> Privacy. Go to "Local Network" Toggle Roon on/off, then quit Roon. Reope... | |
| Rachmaninov for beginners Would also add that Symphonies 1 and 3 with Janssons are excellent, and the new Hough complete piano concertos on Hyperion is superb, if you are looking for a complete set. | |
| Rachmaninov for beginners You would also do well to try the Symphonic Dances (the marvelous Reference Recordings disc is a great choice, but there are several others that are worth getting). In addition, the Second Symphony is terrific - many great recordings of that work,... | |
| Status = Dorian Acquires Reference Recordings Dorian and Reference are both in bankruptcy. Too bad... | |
| Best Beethoven's 9th recording? All of these sound quite good, but the first three are recent recordings. All excellent performances.Barenboim, TeldecWand, RCANorrington, HansslerBohm, DG EloquenceFricsay, DGBernstein, DG | |
| Quality recorded opera performances The new recording of Marriage of Figaro on Harmonia Mundi is a great recording, but it's also a great piece, so I don't know if you are interested. | |
| Classical music recordings upgrade Per Vvrinc: Norrington's NEW set on Hanssler Classic also ranks up there with the best. It still has the HIP sound, but MUCH better played and conducted than his earlier set (which is still available on Virgin Classics). That's definitely worth he... | |
| Classical music recordings upgrade For complete sets:Barenboim, Berlin Staatskapelle on Teldec, the 1963 Karjan cycle on DG, the Bohm cycle on DG, and the Wand set on RCA are my favorites. | |
| Carmina Burana - I need a good CD The Telarc recording with Donald Runnicles and Atlanta SO is about as big as it gets, and one of the best versions on disc. | |
| Initiation Rites I think the rite of passage should involve experimenting with interconnect cables and power cords until either a) you actually hear a difference, or b) you go broke trying. | |
| Mozart Piano Concertos 20 & 21 I've always liked the Perahia recordings on Sony/CBS. | |
| Getting into Opera... need advice You should try Debussy's "Pelleas et Melisande". Melancholy, introspective and absolutely gorgeous in every way. Several to choose from -- Boulez, Karajan, Abbado, Desormiere, Ansermet. | |
| beethoven string quartets You might also want to consider the Budapest Quartet, in various incarnations on Sony. |