Serious Classical Labels

Curious to know what classical labels have consistently high sound quality. I've had really good success with the Hansler Classic, and Dabringhaus & Grimm (D&G) labels. Any other that stand out for their production qualities?

grimace02-26-2012 2:28am

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rar1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,824 posts 02-26-2012 at 12:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete - Harmonia Mundi - MA Recordings Rich
almarg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,670 posts 02-26-2012 at 02:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have found the following labels to have provided excellent sounding recordings with a high degree of consistency, although unfortunately a number of them no longer exist: Accent Astree Audiofon Chesky Dorian Harmonia Mundi France Harmonia Mundi USA Hyperion Lyrinx M&K Realtime Mercury Living Presence re-issues North Star Pierre Verany Proprius Reference Recordings Sheffield Labs Syrinx Telarc (many are excellent; some will be disappointing) Valois Wilson Audio Regards, -- Al
kr4 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,719 posts 02-26-2012 at 03:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pentatone SFSO Media BIS Alpha BSO Classics Linn Lipkind Melba Profil Quintone Channel Classics Ondine
jfrech Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,816 posts 02-26-2012 at 04:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'd add Fone and Fidelis to the list. Are you asking about digital, vinyl or both?
rar1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,824 posts 02-26-2012 at 05:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete To add ... I don't know if you like opera or not, but if you do there are some series put out by the majors that are very good ... Opera House series by Deutsche Grammophone Classics for Pleasure by EMI Any opera with Rene Jacobs on Harmonia Mundi Rich

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