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1 - Bernstein VPO 2 - Mehta VPO, Paavo Jarvi Frankfurt RSO, Abbado CSO, Klemperer 3 - Chailly RCO, Abbado VPO 4 - Reiner CSO, Fischer BFO 5 - Chailly RCO, Bernstein VPO, Honeck Pittsburgh, Abbado BPO & CSO 6 - Bernstein VPO, Abbado BPO, Currentzis MusicAeterna 7 - Never got to give it profound...

+1 Thanks Todd!

Casals on mono vinyl: https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/8475769--js-bach-the-cello-suites-vinyl-edition (sounds pretty good for a 30s recording). Queyras is my modern preference: https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7961375--bach-j-s-cello-suites-nos-1-6-bwv1007-1012...

Indeed, one of my favorite recordings of this wonderful piece. Put me on the list for having Schiff re-record it on a period instrument!

Great insights! I was missing you’re updates during the past few weeks. I know you have enough Beethoven to continue this thread without any new purchases, but I must recommend the latest cycle from Igor Levit. I’ve been listening to it since its Friday release date and it is wonderful. IMHO...

Hi Todd, Came across this great thread and your comprehensive reviews and views about Beethoven complete sonatas recorded cycles. Highly appreciated! Regarding early Backhaus (pre-war) and mono Backhaus and Kempff - it seems to me, that at times, they just play fast just because "they can"...

How do the Denon's DCD-1600 & DCD-2500 compare to the likes of Marantz SA8005 and SA14S1? I'm also looking for an SACD player for ~£1000.

But you mentioned the Kleos 'beats' the ART9, so basically you're saying the Skala is below the Kleos in its performance. I would also like to know how the ART9 stacks against the pricey VDH, ZYX etc.

Thanks for the detailed response! A couple of years ago the 20/3A was on my TT upgrade list, but at the end I went and purchased a TW Acustic Raven GT. Didn't get to audition the 20/3A as the local dealer did not have it on demo. I very much like the aesthetics of the new 15. I assume it would...

Wondering if anyone auditioned/listened to the new SME 15 deck. Comparison between other tables in this price range will be interesting, as well as a comparison to the SME 20/3. Thanks!

Never heard them, but the German magazine Stereoplay just reviewed the Sopra on their latest (August) issue and rateed it above the Diablo Utopia (59 compered to 57). If that means anything...

Digital sources: HFX based audio server connected via USB to dac Luxman D06u cd/sacd player and dac Record player: TW Acustic Raven GT Raven 10.5 tonearm VdH The Frog Gold cartridg Phono preamp: Thomas Mayer custom built D3a based LCR phono Preamp: Luxman C600f Power amp: Luxman M600a...

I owned the Vantage for a while. Indeed the mids/highs transparency and depth of image is impeccable, and can only be achieved with very high-tech new materials in box-design. But the active bass integration is a major issue. It's difficult to create a synergy between a dynamic driver and an...

You can read more (and in detail) about the acoustical effect and theory behind these panels: http://www.hans-deutsch-akustikforschung.com/aap.html I found the Brodmanns to be the most natural sounding speaker when playing acoustical instruments. No speaker I have come across sounded closer...

Not surprising at all. Most of the DACs that I've heard have a better S/PDIF implementation than USB. I have an M2Tech converter as well. To name a few "top guns" that have proven to be better using S/PDIF: - Ayon Skylla 2 - Luxman DA06 - MSB The Analog DAC