What are the best sounding classical CDs

I am looking to start a classical collection. I am looking for some suggestions on good classical preformances that have excellent sound.

pal04-11-2002 2:05pm

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jvogt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 212 posts 04-11-2002 at 04:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The JVC XRCD series has a number of the RCA Living Stereo classical reissues. They are legendary performances, known for their outstanding sound quality. Their only disadvantage is price ($25+ each). I've got the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto performed by Jascha Heifetz and the Chicago Symphony, and it's outstanding. There are a number of other similarly excellent classical issues.
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sugarbrie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,854 posts 04-11-2002 at 06:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My general rule of thumb for sound quality (ignoring the performance) for a high end system, is to avoid Deutche Grammonphon CDs. While there are a few good ones; generally the way they are engineered they sound great in a budget system, boombox, or in the car; but cause me to have quick listener fatigue in a better system.
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