In Reply to: 'audiophile' recording (Mapleshade, Cardas, etc) suggestions posted by twisty on May 4, 2006 at 13:50:44:
I have yet to hear something from Reference Recordings that isn't very nice.Recently, I bought Dick Hyman's "Swing", and the Minnesota Orchestra's "Ikon of Eros", both excellent performances beautifully recorded. "Ikon" is one of those "modern orchestral works" but I've enjoyed this one a great deal... I've probably listened to it 3-4 times in the last couple of months... it's good music, "different for sure", and sonically rich.
Also from Reference, I have Pictures at an Exhibition (very nice!), Reveries (when I need to slow down a bit), and Symphonic Dances. I suppose I'll eventually buy one that's sub-par, but that hasn't happened yet.
And, if you believe "wild ride" and "Beethoven" could possibly go together, get Osmo Vanska's recording of the Beethoven 4th and 5th on BIS... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00076AE3U/qid=1146849778/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0838858-4393747?s=classical&v=glance&n=5174
Peter
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