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Beethoven Symphonies - best perf + sonics on CD
Thanks, Stingreen...what Beethoven symphonies are your favorite? 
Best redbook cd-only player ?
John,congrats! I have heard a modd'd Esoteric X-01SE and an unmodd'd Wadia s7i and they were extremely close in quality, though the Wadia was definitely less expensive. I would be most intrigued to hear a Wadia s7i mod'd someday.Congrats and hope ... 
Beethoven Symphonies - best perf + sonics on CD
Wow! That was quick! I really look forward to your thoughts on it! I nearly bought it myself, but in truth would love to hear your impressions first. I already have 3 full cycles...only wish to get Gardiner if really good and also really different. 
Beethoven Symphonies - best perf + sonics on CD
Thanks, Goofyfoot! Sounds promising from the snips i just heard. I have read some say they prefer the scale and magnificence of Klemperer...I respected, but preferred the slightly more contemplative, smaller, nuanced Gardiner. 
Beethoven Symphonies - best perf + sonics on CD
KmmcartyThanks for your post...interesting to read. I like the Gardiner Missa Solemnis...smaller ensemble (so smaller sound) but articulate reading imho and well recorded. 
Best redbook cd-only player ?
Syntax,Sounds great...and yes, i agree. I have decided to run with the best redbook i could find for a few reasons:1. large selection of redbook available for 3bucks each on Amazon, etc2. far fewer hi-res discs/samples available 3. quality to me s... 
Best redbook cd-only player ?
Hi Syntax - which ones have you heard? I see you own the CDSA SE which is great. I have heard great things about the latest DAC2X. 
Beethoven Symphonies - best perf + sonics on CD
Great Goofyfoot! Look forward to hearing your thoughts. 
Beethoven Symphonies - best perf + sonics on CD
Thanks Goofyfoot! i think its Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique and John Eliot Gardiner...on DG. Archiv. 
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Mountainsong,Sounds like you've got a few places to visit! Now that you've been given these recommendations...we will look forward to reading your report on every single one! hah! Enjoy and good luck. 
Who Will Stand the Test of Time?
I am good with much of that music, Frogman! Thanks. dont know Ades and Mandel but otherwise have music from all of the above. 
Beethoven Symphonies - best perf + sonics on CD
Thanks Goofyfoot...understood. i am not so sophisticated that i would necessarily dissect every Beethoven interpretation...but i do notice the differences in scale. And having both Furtwangler and von Karajan...i thought a smaller ensemble would b... 
Who Will Stand the Test of Time?
Rlawinwright...i hear you, but i have often thought about the music that has lasted since 1600s...much of it was composed for the Church, or for major patrons of the arts, or operas/choral productions. in other words, mediums with multiple applica... 
Best redbook cd-only player ?
In fact, there is a Zanden set in your range on AGon now. Good luck. 
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If you can find a Zanden 4-box set, do listen to it. It is a remarkable player and second hand the price has come down dramatically and into your range.