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Classical Music for Aficionados
Just listening to Ars Nova recording of L'Histoire du Soldat available on HDTT.Stunning performance and sound from the 1950’s 
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Gs5556,Ordered Schubert trios on your recommendation. 
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+2 for Ivan Moravec.  One of the most underrated of pianists.Wonderful musician.schubert, i agree with you about his Brahms playing. 
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For cello lovers, there’s an incredible, but pricey, set by my favorite cellist called the “Art of Maurice Gendron” on Decca. He was certainly one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century, with a tone like liquid gold.  The set contains both h... 
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Thanks to all the contributors.After one day, this site seems to have gotten off to a great start! 
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Whart:I still have some of those original Starker recordings (of Beethoven and Brahms) on Period.schubert:Based on your rave, I’ve ordered the Chung-Lupu recording of the Frank Sonata.(other nice repertoire on the CD also) 
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dweller:Thanks for mentioning the Living Stereo of Reiner’s Mahler 4.I’m listening to it now on the XRCD version. Forgot how wonderful it is. 
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Every and any contribution is welcome! 
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Scott_w,Hopefully you’ll get some ideas on this thread that will turn you on.Sonically, my recommendations above all are excellent.You might want to try the Stravinsky L’Histoire du Soldat on HDTT for sonic realism. Maybe the best sound I ever hea... 
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Thanks, Al for your recommendations.Hopefully many more members will follow. 
Do classical CDs made from early analog tapes sound better on your system than new CDs?
Post is up and running if anyone wants to view it! 
Do classical CDs made from early analog tapes sound better on your system than new CDs?
ghosthouse:Thanks for the tip.I will follow through! 
Do classical CDs made from early analog tapes sound better on your system than new CDs?
I would be interested in starting such a classical discussion forum.Does anyone know how to go about it? 
Do classical CDs made from early analog tapes sound better on your system than new CDs?
That would be a great idea! 
Use pink noise disc to warm up stereo
Those who find there system lacking at start-up should try a pink noise disc.By covering  the whole spectrum of frequencies, warm-up time is effectively  decreased.  It has made a huge difference in my enjoyment, not having to suffer through the c...