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Vienna Acoustics The Music vs Sonus Faber Stradivari
Hi Greg,It is SO nice to hear from you again after so many inactive years on my end.Thank you for your detail inputs.Yes, totally agree with you that we are all chasing the impossible mission - high fidelity reproduction.  I was lucky enough to at... 
Vienna Acoustics The Music vs Sonus Faber Stradivari
Actually I had the chance to audit VA The Music twice and once only SF Amati, not Stradivari in unsubstantial lengthy sessions with total different settings.VA The music speakers were paired with all McIntosh equipment and SF Stradivari speakers w... 
Brahms Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, op. 115.
It's amazing that this discussion still attracts attention from people after its initial posting fourteen years ago.  Last night, I printed the score and listened to all recordings I collected with score on my hand.  It is still such unique piece ... 
What is your favorite Mozart symphony?
To Lowrider,The only recording I have for fair comparison would be the Requiem KV. 626 by Bohm recorded in 1971. The first one was released in 1983 as single CD and the second one was released earlier this year under the collection titled "Karl Bo... 
What is your favorite Mozart symphony?
For Lowrider,If you like the performances of Bohm on YouTube. The ensemble for those recordings is Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra while the ensemble of 2006's collector edition or 2013's "Karl Bohm: The Symphonies" is Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.... 
What is your favorite Mozart symphony?
Below is the information for Lowrider. The collector edition was issued in 2006 and used the original-image bit-processing technology mastered by Emil Berliner Studios.The more recent release of "Karl Bohm: The Symphonies" in 2013 doesn't mention ... 
What is your favorite Mozart symphony?
Just played Bohm's recording of No.24, I found the wind section in the 2nd movement is very delightful. Thank you, Lowrider.On the other hand, Symphony No. 25 is too "rush" for me. I am more included to the music with long and cumulative build-up.... 
What is your favorite Mozart symphony?
Thank Lowrider's suggestion on No. 24. I will look into it.Also agree with Jetxexpro, the string quintets are lovely with the additional viola to balance the tone dominated by two violins which by Mozart's point of view is too "thin".Happy Listeni... 
What is your favorite Mozart symphony?
My personal affection is No. 36 "Linz" as well. However I was curious that Jochum performed No. 33 so many times in his career so I printed out the scores and listened to it with scores. I found that the second movement (andante moderato) is so pr... 
Your First Concert was.....
Lorin Maazel conducted Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall performing Brahms Symphony No. 3 in 1991.Maazel was dancing on the podium. He was such an energetic figure. It was my first personal experience to attend concert of Vienna Philh... 
Fuses of Ayon CD5S
Thank you. ZD542.I will contact The Cable Company. 
Fuses of Ayon CD5S
Hi Albert,Thank you for being consistently helpful. You are such a dependable member.Unfortunately the owners manual I have doesn't document these details.Regards,Otto 
Lovers of Kempe's Strauss take note
Brownsfan,Thank you for informing us this new release.I have been waiting for this collection to be remastered for years.Happy Listening!Otto 
Purist Audio Design - Dominus Interconnect Cable
Now I am ready to provide my updatesFirst, my gearsSource: Ayon CD5sAmplifier: EDGE NL Signature 1.2 mono blocksSpeaker: Montana EPXMusic: ClassicalCable under review: 1. Purist Audio Design(PAD) Proteus Provectus Revision2. Crystal Clear Magnum O... 
Non-Latching or No Latch Female XLR Connector
Hi Al,Thank you for your sincere reminder and detail information. I will try not to do anything unwise to downgrade the benefits of balanced design.Happy Listening.Otto