suretyguy
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| What are the best sounding classical CDs Hard to believe no one has mentioned anything from the budget ($6 or $7) Naxos label. Just a few recommendations:Barber Violin ConcertoBoccherini Flute QuintetsVaughan Williams Antarctica SymphonyProkofiev Violin Concertos | |
| Barber's Adagio for Strings There is a wonderful version, superbly recorded, by the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner that I have on an Argo LP from, I believe, the 1970's. I think it's been reissued on CD, which I've not heard. Other than... | |
| How do you decide on new music to buy? 1) Reviews in various publications2) Browsing in local record store, where they allow you to listen before you buy | |
| Which direction would you go? Be careful with the Cary CD player: You may get hooked and not want to have it leave your house! I just purchased a 306 which is incredible and I don't think the 303 is far behind. Why these units have stayed relatively low profile escapes me.In a... | |
| used rotel amp If it is just 3-4 years old now, I'd be surprised if it didn't last more than another 3 to 4, at least under normal usage conditions. Rotel enjoys an excellent reputation for reliability. Cost of repairs would obviously depend upon the problem, bu... | |
| TAS new look-the end is near? Unless I missed it among the numerous posts here, there is no direct reference to a comparison between what happened (somewhat gradually) to J. Gordon Holt at Stereophile after Larry Archibald bought it and what appears to be happening (somewhat m... | |
| Now something completely different Or "Rednecks, White Socks & Blue Ribbon Beer" | |
| Now something completely different "My Wife Ran Off With My Best Friend-And I Miss Him" | |
| Contemporary/Smooth Jazz..just overprocessed? Jim Anderson's response is interesting given the concerns expressed about the amount of reverb and/or processing, especially since I own this CD and frankly had never noticed that its sound stood out for that or other reasons. In fact the only thi... | |
| Songs & Artists NEVER HEARD on the RADIO? Sad to say my first blush response would have been "Anything I like", but then I realized that is not totally true. Here in Kansas City we have a few (About 12) hours of classical/week on KCUR (NPR)-via a feed from Minnesota PR! There used to be a... | |
| Hall of Shame Rather than get into specifics, I simply want to say that when the aggregate cost of an entire system, regardless of brand, design, basis, etc., exceeds something in the area of $10,000, I begin to lose interest, because after that (admittedly arb... | |
| Any audio gifts for Christmas? Yep! The great little Tivoli Audio radio designed by Henry Kloss. Have it in my office where for the first time I can actually get a listenable KANU, the U.of Kansas NPR outlet which plays mostly classical music for much of the day. My son bought ... | |
| My first Jazz cd I can't quibble (much) with most of the items listed, but all of the CDs I've listed below will give you great jazz without scaring the bejesus out of you, especially if you digest them more or less in the order shown: 1) Bill Evans-Waltz for Debb... | |
| Who can fix electrocompaniet amps It amazes me how long certain "truths" persist. (True not only in audiophile circles, but in society as well. Anyone for an exploding BIC lighter?) Electrocompaniet has had a bad reputation for reliability and service ever since I became aware of ... | |
| Best Patricia Barber's CD? At least part of my post was probably poorly worded, as these things tend to be when done in haste during the course of the work day. I bought the CDs because I was initially impressed by Ms. Barber's work & a style which was anything but run-... |