interested in exploring classical

The radio station recommnedation is a great one. If not mentioned WFMT in Chicago has to be one of the finest and they offer streaming capability. Also 24X7 with announcer only commercials.

thank you everone for you posts so far. i can't wait to get started!!!

as your playback is cd you cant really go wrong .paying too much for the wrong vinyl pressingswill not be an issue.buy a copy of the classical good cd and dvd guide and you cannot go wrong.do not forget cd reissues in mono from companies such as naxos when virtuosos were really superstars and not puppets of commercialism,and when top orchestras numbered 150 top players and not 20!

Internet radio is the way to go to listen a wide variety of classical music ........ Either directly through your computer or if you have a wireless network stream it to your main system with an airport express (simple and cheap) ..... I love classical music and this is what I do ... It is a great way to go...

Chuck

Someone on another thread recommended going to see live performances. I think this was a great recommendation. I think the physical presence of sound is an integral part of most music. One has to see a performance live to feel it.