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RACMANINOFF PIANO CONCERTO 2
Richter's recording on DG, already mentioned, is often recommended. You might try a newer, live release on EMI from 2005 with Leif Ove Andsnes, one I like very much. While it has great dynamic range, the recording is admittedly a bit sumptuous and... 
Cambridge Audio 840C
Thanks again for your response. FYI, I found a review on-line comparing the Naim 5i with the CA 840c (and the Arcam CD192) on this link:http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Reviews/Real_Hi_Fi/C2R5X9V5?page=1You might have seen this already. This is the re... 
Cambridge Audio 840C
Thanks for your comparisons.Once I thought I might get a CA 740 or 840C, but lately I've been thinking of getting a player for the long run. I've been looking at Naim. Would you mind describing the difference you heard between the CA and Naim play... 
beautiful piano recordings: solo or small ensemble
In addition to Tord Gustavsen, you might try the Marcin Wasilewski trio, also beautifully recorded on the ECM label. They are the piano bass and drums for Tomasz Stanko, who is probably familiar to many jazz fans here. Wasilewski is just as atmosp...