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If you could bring back one great artist that has
Stephane Grappelli. There are countless greats chosen above-and I appreciate virtually all of them- but; Stephane was a very unique genius playing an instrument that's revered for it's wide ranging emotional impact. I saw him live outside London, ... 
Best quality digital recorder??
Hi Bucanero117, primarily I'd like to record Classical including Opera,Chamber music and solo instumentals-guitar,piano,harp,flute,violin and Jazz- and from the best sources, CD, DVD or Blu-Ray. I'm hoping to preserve the sound quality. 
High quality CD recordings
Hi Broadstone. Record guidebooks and reviews can be an excellent resource for finding quality recordings. Have you ever checked out the PENQUIN RECORD GUIDE or GRAMMAPHONE ? In my opinion they are a must!! I've found the specialty labels are in no... 
Upgrades to UHD Blu-Ray
Thx Sc53. I remember all those Bly-Ray samples for the sales floor demos. Especially cartoons. All just designed to 'wow'.Now I have adapted to BluRay quality via HDMI to our upper end plasmas; and I now find DVD's picture quality lacking! Whereas... 
Best quality digital recorder??
Thanks guys. Pardon my lack of knowledge but I've been under the impression ripping CD's was for quick,easy casual listening. For example I use ref MIT i/c's from CD to pre then amp and find a 'huge' diff in sound quality. I'm hoping to retain that. 
Upgrades to UHD Blu-Ray
Thanks Rbbert. 
Stillpoints ERS cloth for EMI/RFI
Thanks Geoffkait 
Anything as " fast" as SPECTRAL gear?
Also. I don't dispute That the recording process isn't often flawed; but I find the majority of classical and jazz very good. The people doing the recordings are serious about doing a good job. 
Anything as " fast" as SPECTRAL gear?
ZD. Again, perhaps for you to easily appreciate the difference you should invite me to tune up your system. 
Anything as " fast" as SPECTRAL gear?
Almarg. I feel I should have stated my comments applied to Spectral Audio gear as that is what I researched, bought and continue to own and follow. Their website will clarify their designs. Regarding subtlety, I certainly acknowledge that the more... 
Upgrades to UHD Blu-Ray
Thanks SC53. 
Marantz sa113 vs esoteric k-07
Grab a Lexicon Rt-20. Cheap. And buy a good used isolation n conditioning unit - it will always be useful. Good investment. 
Stillpoints ERS cloth for EMI/RFI
Thanks Lacee. May I ask how/where you're using it and the results you hear ? 
Anything as " fast" as SPECTRAL gear?
ZD. I'm with you when you say it's a timing issue. 
Anything as " fast" as SPECTRAL gear?
I also believe most natural instrument music lovers will learn to appreciate the difference very easily when they have some coaching by a knowledgeable person who is not simply interested in selling a piece of equipment. Maybe there is an opportun...