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Borodin String Qtt 2

By The Borodin String Quartet on EMI Angel (CDC 7 47795 2) recorded originally by MELODIYA in 1980, analog.
I'm impressed by the the very sensitive playing and the recording quality (via Lexicon RT20 through the Spectral DMC20 & DMA180 & reference MIT pc's, ic's & spk cables.) It did not sound anywhere near as good an another decent system without the ac power conditioning. Looking for comments of other listeners of this, what I consider) excellent modern piece and recording.
ptss
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Tostadosunidos I've often heard that many composers have done some of their finest work in quartet format. Apparently it is challenging as only 4 instruments allows an easier 'microscopic' view of the intricacy of interplay and nuance. I thoroughly enjoy them.
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You nailed it Schubert. Thanks for Lindsay Qt comment, new food.
brownsfan
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Schubert usually nails it. One might think he apprenticed under a carpenter.
schubert
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Fan, if you find the right carpenter you can build anything.
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christian
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Ptss - received the disc several days ago, but hadn't the chance to really sit down and enjoy the recording over a cup of coffee (work schedule).

I did take it for a casual spin, and can comment briefly on the recording quality - it is surprisingly good. The width of the soundstage and the care taken in positioning and distancing the mics really adds depth to the overall presentation.

More listening this weekend, where I can better settle in on the music - I'll have more comments then.

(System context: Dunlavy SC-III.A's, Oppo BDP-95 (stock), Rogue amplification, NAD M15HD (direct analog inputs), listening room 20x16', minimally treated (for now)).
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