French Astree label

I have about eight of their LP's, that were issued during the late 1970's and early 1980's. They are all among the best sounding recordings I have ever heard, and most are musical treasures as well.

Try to find some of their recordings of Paul Badura Skoda performing on an early nineteenth century fortepiano. You will be amazed!

Regards,
-- Al

Thank you Almarg! I am actually already amazed, amazed, AMAZED!! After tranquilizing HF of my cart the sound became so beatifull that I almost had tears in my eyes...all that listening to the music I'd rather not be interested in otherwise...

Wait'll ya get a load of Harmonia Mundi recordings like Ancient Greek Music.

This is probably the best way to upgrade your system: find quality labels that have high standards when it comes to recording. Archiv has been around for a long time but they have a number of Baroque recordings (Trevor Pinnock) that sound rich and full even without any thing on the cover indicating "high definition" or super-bit mapping, etc. the Archiv Brandenberg Concertos are a good reference point. you can hear so many instrumental lines at once it may give you a headache...