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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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nikturner920 OP
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Thanks for the recs, keep them coming! I haven't heard any of the Reference Recordings discs, but they cover a wide range so I'll give a couple a go.

Any thoughts on a must have starter 'big red wine' classical collection?

Beethoven 5 and 9
Mahler's 9th
Holst - the planets
Mozart - ???
etc.
nikturner920 OP
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Thanks Sugarbrie, those look great.
nikturner920 OP
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Any comments on this Recommended list?
http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/AlbumGroup?album_group=5

Seems like their 10/10 artistic quality/sound quality might be a simple way for me to browse.
nikturner920 OP
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Thanks, lots to try now.
nikturner920 OP
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Thanks Tedd, Your list is what exactly what I'm looking for.

If I was to go for a Beethoven's complete symphonies set, How is the sound quality of the Karajan 1976 series?

Nik
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