Good site for hard to find classical used and new

Yes GEMM on new are expensive, but the out of print(cd's) prices are reasonable if its a "must-have" recording, as well some vinyl are low priced.(maybe condition??) But my main source of classical is Tower, for the wonderful offering of the 1 minute "taste" of what to expect, helps me immensely in the choosing!

Not sure if anyone has tried www.mymusic.com, based in Ottawa, Canada.

Prices are competitive, selection is quite good -- yes they have that aforementioned Kogan/Beethoven CD -- I usually don't have any problems finding what I want (BIS, Chandos, Hyperion, etc)

Good luck :)

Slightly off topic, but Jax2, if you like Leonid Kogan, do everything in your power to acquire his 1950 recording of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto on Arlecchino. Sound is less than optimal (quite listenable though) but the performance is simply second to none. Only Heifetz on Pearl comes close.

Many thanks Gileon!!! I've really been enjoying the Testament/Bethoven, so I will definitley seek out the Tchaikovsky. I've also been enjoying the EMI Vengerov recording of the Ysaye sonata's since seeing him perform here in Seattle. I heard it was written up in one of the hi-end rags recently. I'd highly recommend that one to you as well...a remarkable performance and recording. If you ever get the chance to see him perform live, don't miss it! Thanks for taking the time to post with your advice.

I'm a big fan of Vengerov as well. I just wish in his recordings he could be paired with better conductors.