High quality CDs


Where can I find CDs with high quality recording, specifically classical.. More than 50% of the CDs that I buy with classical music, sounds so anemic and noisy when you crank up. Any suggestions will be really helpful. I prefer physical format over streaming.. 

rman9

FWIW,  my best sounding CDs....better even than SACD...are HDCDs, if you happen to have a player that will decode them.

I agree! Many CDs produced were from bad recordings or mixing. You never know what you will get.

Most classical CDs sound very good on a good modern system with a good dac and source.  Not always the case in the past.  I’m talking most good quality gear in last few years.  Digital has come a long way.  Old digital hifi gear will no longer cut it in many cases when compared to new.  Best to not fall too far behind. 

Most classical CDs sound very good on a good modern system with a good dac and source. Certainly not noisy and anemic. I listen to them all the time. Vinyl too. Not always the case in the past. I’m talking most good quality gear in last few years. Digital has come a long way. Old digital hifi gear will no longer cut it in many cases when compared to new. Best to not fall too far behind. As always need good amplification and match to speakers and room for best results. New digital integrated or all in 1 amps are a good way to cut though the complexities of matching gear and cut to the chase.

Try Japanese recordings. MIXER’S LAB LABEL, VENUS, IMPEX RECORDS, THREE BLIND MICE!