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French Astree label

I just came by chance across Astree LP label, unknown to me before. I bought their Marin Marais music (AS 13 from 1977).
I must say it's nothing short of spectacular when it comes to the sound quality (at least to my half-deaf ears ;). Very balanced sound, fantastic background and dynamics, very good vinyl surface.
I'm wondering, is it only this pressing or the label is known for a top notch quality?

cheers,
--b
bydlo
bydlo OP
142 posts
 
I have Archiv mono LP's from 50's and they do sound magical too. But objectively not on par with lonly Astree I have! (obviously, there are 25yrs difference between the recordings)
wchang
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Not to hijack the thread, but I'm curious how many of us here are fans of Early Music...
bydlo OP
142 posts
 
Me! Esp. Hildegard von Bingen
rbrowne
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I haven't heard any Astree vinyl, which I bet sounds fantastic, but don't overlook their titles in CD when vinyl is not available. I've collected a number of their CD's over the years. Musically and sonically they are amongst the best in my music collection.

Many of Jordi Savall's recordings were originally issued on Astree and now can be found on his own label, Alia Vox, that he started in 1998. Alia Vox recordings are available in CD and SACD formats, but not LP. Everything I have heard from Alia Vox is musically superb with excellent recording quality.
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stanwal
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I also have several, both LP and Vinyl,and have been happy with all. Berkshire Records had been a good source in the past.
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