ludimagis

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Best recording labels for orchestral music
i've only been into classical music for the past 5-6 years, so I'm no expert. I generally prefer conductors from the 50's-70's, So I have found a few remasters that I love from these:Decca Legends 96kHz 24 bit remasteredEMIPhilips 50 great recordi... 
Review: Placette (no name as yet) balanced Interconnect
Nice review, I never heard the LessLoss cables but guy's pre's are among the very, very best. Any idea of what the pricing will be? 
Tube integrated amps
I have owned the Ayre Ax-7e and for $2K used it is everything and more that you could want, a highly resolved and natural sound...great soundstage and depth. A really nice amp, but for me the lack of tubes also meant a lack of inner resolution, no... 
Tube integrated amps
Thats a little different, if your room is small or mediumin size than either the Manly Stingray, or possibly Canary CA-608(?) would be worth looking into.Or a Hybrid: (tube pre/mosfet amp) Unison researchAnd if you decide solid state: I've had the... 
Tube integrated amps
I'm going to guess that the Dynaudio 1.3SE are at least 89db effecient, and if so Melody I2A3 got a great write up by Ebaan at 6moons, enough so that I'll eventually give that a try myself.If you like a sound that is fast, transparent, w/ excellen... 
Cambridge 840C, YES it is as good as the reviews
Mdconnelly"you mentioned in another thread that you got a great deal on one. New? Where?"Have them check out ...SpearitSound... 877-853-7425 $1395 w/ free shipping for a new one & sometimes they have demo's.I bought mine from them, pleasant &a... 
Cambridge 840C, YES it is as good as the reviews
Congrats! Like you I was amazed & extremely pleased with the sound quality at this price point. 
VonSchweikert VR4JR vs Magenpan MG 1.6
I've owned the JR's and Maggie smga at different times.Think that both are great speakers, although I preferred the jr I can understand the allure of the "maggie sound" & transparency with the 1.6 The only aspect that moved maggie's out of my ... 
The Irrational But Efficacious CD Tweak
Big YES, It works! 
Harmonia Mundi "New Releases" disc samplers
Thanks Photon46! excellent link! 
Best Neil Young Album?
Just got Live at Massey Hall; it is a great cd! Excellent sonics! Saw him a couple of times back in the 70's when he did solo acoustic sets, and this hdcd is a remarkable recording from those times. 
Best "RedBook" player out there
My Naim cd5x continues to impress and wow me with organic and natural sound and retails for $2995.Many others like Resolution Audio Opus 21 & the Electrocompaniet unit, both are under $3k used. 
What equipment do you most regret parting with??
Wolcott P220 amps, but I needed the $. 
Live performance of Mahler's Symphony No.1
I know what you are talking about, living in northern OhioI saw Dohnanyi and the Cleveland Orchestra several times at Severance. A magical team! Mahler is not my favorite but I do love the 1st. Best cd of the wonderful 1st that I've heard is an ol... 
Best Cheap Speakers - New or Old
Great Post. Back in the 70's those of us w/ no $ had Dynaudio A-25's. Also have to agree w/ the Maggie smga & the Klipsch Heresys. But now, the cheappie's that I hold onto are Wharfedale's Emerald E97. Can sometimes be had for $350-400