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Classical Music for Aficionados
melm,Welcome to the site!Your input is most appreciated. 
Blu Ray Ring
Also on two Blu-ray discs,  75 cantatas by J.S. Bach conducted by Karl Richter.Incredible performances and sound. 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Len (if I may call you that,)I do believe you are right about your deeper insight.. 
Classical Music for Aficionados
I can’t stop listening to them.  They’re so well done on this recording that they’re addictive. 
Classical Music for Aficionados
i’m not at all religious, but the cantatas are still very meaningful to me on a musical and spiritual level 
Is imaging reality?
As I’ve said, I derive much pleasure from hearing an orchestra broken up into its component parts with imaging, even if it isn’t what is heard in a hall.  I imagining it’s exactly what the conductor hears, being right in the midst of the group and... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Just received set of 75 Bach cantatas conducted by Karl Richter on two Blu-ray discs in 24/192 resolution. Wonderful performances in crystal clear sound.Extraordinary buy at $79. 
Diminishing Returns
Thanks! 
Is imaging reality?
Also, as has been pointed out, playback systems vary widely as to character and quality to add to the perception of reality. 
Is imaging reality?
 A recording is an artifact in itself. It exists independent of the performers. The many hands (or ears) involved to produce it create a reality all it’s own.  In multi-miking an orchestra (and other genres as well) the sound engineer creates the ... 
Is imaging reality?
Very interesting and thoughtful responses.Thank you. 
Is imaging reality?
In my post, I should  have mentioned that I’m mainly talking about the reproduction of an orchestra in a concert hall. 
The very best sound: Direct to Disc
I do realize many prefer that distant perspective.  It’s just not to my taste. 
The very best sound: Direct to Disc
I’d like to partially withdraw a statement I made about current Reference Recordings CDs.  The very latest ones with the Pittsburgh Symphony don’t suffer from a lack of detail.  But orchestral recordings prior to the latest ones have had that balc... 
Give Bach a try
Thank you for the heads up.  I just ordered the set.