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Post by julesd68 on Feb 13, 2019 21:01:16 GMT
Friends, Romans, Countrymen and anyone else reading ...  What are your favourite classical 'reference' tracks, purely in terms of sound quality? With vinyl I was sorted for this, but not on spotify - I've got various new bits of kit, big and small to properly test, so I would appreciate your thoughts on this. At the moment I have found the following three recordings to sound pretty special, so would like to add some more to my 'test' playlist. I thank you. |
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Post by petea on Feb 13, 2019 21:11:48 GMT
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 13, 2019 21:15:44 GMT
if I had to have just one. Lesser kit just can't hack it, but you don't know what is on there unless your gear is very good. Tricky. ... of course, I don't have a grounding box, so my system is crap anyway.  |
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 13, 2019 21:18:11 GMT
For sheer power and orchestral slam, the allegro
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 13, 2019 21:20:06 GMT
Yes that's a special album, great idea - I've added that track to my playlist and also the first which I'm very fond of ... |
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 13, 2019 21:21:45 GMT
if I had to have just one. Oooohh - left field choice there, fabulous stuff. |
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 13, 2019 21:22:57 GMT
For sheer power and orchestral slam, the allegro Yep, love this, I chose the live recording above ... |
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Post by The Brookmeister on Feb 13, 2019 21:33:15 GMT
To really appreciate classical IMO you must hear this, played on vinyl to fully appreciate just what classical can sound like.  |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 13, 2019 21:59:25 GMT
I have that vinyl direct cut.
The best performance, though, without a doubt is this. Oh, and the BIS recording is stunning.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 13, 2019 22:01:21 GMT
Christina Pluhar - All'Improvviso
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Post by MartinT on Feb 13, 2019 22:03:14 GMT
Wagner - Orchestral Favourites, Solti
Specifically, Gotterdamerung, Sigfried's Funeral March. Storming!
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Post by Slinger on Feb 13, 2019 23:53:04 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Feb 14, 2019 8:11:48 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 14, 2019 13:12:32 GMT
Fresh from my test playlist this morning, I can thoroughly recommend this Fantasia with Sir Mark Elder.
One of the best sounding I played all morning - mind blowing climaxes, and marvellous double basses…
Let's try and update this thread with spectacular recordings when we get them!
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Post by MartinT on Feb 14, 2019 14:19:42 GMT
Respighi - Pines, Fountains & The Birds, Lane, Atlanta SO
If you can't feel the organ your bass is not up to snuff. Fab recording!
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Post by daytona600 on Feb 14, 2019 21:51:42 GMT
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 15, 2019 15:44:06 GMT
If you like deep, stomach wobbling bass ...
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Post by MartinT on Feb 15, 2019 15:55:17 GMT
I have that recording on CD. It's pretty awesome!
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