Full Symphony Benchmark
Lowell_M
Posts: 1,660
I've got Jazz at the Pawn Shop, Dire Straights Private Investigations, the Eagles and a variety of other great jazz and rock'ish recordings... But I don't have any symphony..
What would you recommend as the benchmark recording for a full symphony? I was just reading a thread discussing recommended speakers for playing symphony music and someone mentioned you need speakers that can move a lot of air. Well, Sounds like there must be some pretty dynamic recordings out there, which I'd like to experience.
Anybody have some recommendations?
What would you recommend as the benchmark recording for a full symphony? I was just reading a thread discussing recommended speakers for playing symphony music and someone mentioned you need speakers that can move a lot of air. Well, Sounds like there must be some pretty dynamic recordings out there, which I'd like to experience.
Anybody have some recommendations?
HT
RTi70 mains
CSi30 center
RTi28 Rears
Velodyne CHT-12
H/K AVR-247
ADCOM GFA-7000
Samsung PN58B860
Playstation 3
2-Channel
Polk Audio LSi15's
Rotel RCD-1072
Nakamichi CA-5 Pre
ADCOM GFA-555
Signal Cable Analog II IC's
Signal Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cables
RTi70 mains
CSi30 center
RTi28 Rears
Velodyne CHT-12
H/K AVR-247
ADCOM GFA-7000
Samsung PN58B860
Playstation 3
2-Channel
Polk Audio LSi15's
Rotel RCD-1072
Nakamichi CA-5 Pre
ADCOM GFA-555
Signal Cable Analog II IC's
Signal Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cables
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May I suggest...
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7 [HYBRID SACD] , Kleiber
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00007KMOX/sacdinfocom-20/ref=nosim -
Sure, Aaron, there're many classical symphonic recordings which combine great music with excellent dynamic sound. Also, a lot of them are available at quite low cost, so that a little starter collection can be had very reasonably. My suggestion would be The Planets , The Rite of Spring , Carmina Burana , Roman Festivals and Swan Lake , totalling about $32 with free shipping.
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Thanks guys, I'll check some of these out.
AaronHT
RTi70 mains
CSi30 center
RTi28 Rears
Velodyne CHT-12
H/K AVR-247
ADCOM GFA-7000
Samsung PN58B860
Playstation 3
2-Channel
Polk Audio LSi15's
Rotel RCD-1072
Nakamichi CA-5 Pre
ADCOM GFA-555
Signal Cable Analog II IC's
Signal Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cables -
Aaron, check CircuitCity, they have quite a few classical cds as low as $2.99. I've been going to the library and picking out cds to try before you buy. Surprisingly excellent amount of good choices. I know you're out of city but may be worth looking into.
