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What is the best sounding Mahler symphony cycle?

Folks... I love Mahler but my two versions of the 5th sound very low-fi. I am looking for a well --- really well --- recorded 5th on redbook CD --- or better still... a whole mahler symphony cycle that is audiophile (or... near audiophile quality.

Any help would be appreciated
robsker
schubert
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At present , Ivan Fisher with his Budapest is best  in world .
gs5556
1,235 posts
 
An excellent series so far is Francois Xavier-Roth on Harmonia Mundi, sonics and performance.
gregm
3,405 posts
 
For fans of the Fischer cycle, try the live recordings of Tennstedt with London Philarmonic — in many instances, simply breathtaking!
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lowrider57
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I really enjoyed listening to the 
Tennstedt/LPO on Qobuz. It's a very limited selection, so I think I'll go for the cycle that's available on Amazon.

roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
Valery Gergiev's Mahler cycle with the London Symphony is available in a 10 SACD box. LSO - 0730. Live performances! I have it!
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