Audiophile Classical cds?


Looking to broaden my classical collection. I don't really know much other than I have tended to enjoy what gets termed 'warhorses' (Beethoven and Mahler's 9th, holst - the planets) and also the more serious chamber pieces.

Need some recommendations to get things rolling. Top notch sound is a must have as I have found that it really keeps me engaged. I'd like to get a set of 15 or so must have classical audiophile cds. Any Ideas?

Cheers, Nik
nikturner920

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You WILL get people who question the performances of my recommendation but most would likely agree the sound is excellent - look into almost anything by Reference Recordings.

Personally, call me a non-purist but I do like the performances and love the sound of them - particularly Eiji Oue and Fennell. Exotic Dances, Ports of Call, Holidays and Epiphanies, Arnold Overtures, Bersteins Candide, Pomp and Pipes, Respihi's Bedlkus, Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances, Tutti Sampler and Mepshisto are just a few of the titles. They are very dynamic recordings.

Also, check out some of the XRCD2 or XRCD24 classical titles.

Good luck and good listening.