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Haitink Mahler 5 on DECCA Pure Analog

Almost bought this but figured I ask if anyone has heard this reissue. 

From product notes…

For this release Rainer Maillard at Emil Berliner Studios has used the original, four-track quadraphonic master tape to make a new stereo mix sent directly to the cutter head. This preserves a pure analogue path throughout. The Philips engineers of the 1970s would similarly have mixed the four front and rear channels before cutting but this downmix would have resulted in a two-track stereo copy for mastering, whereas here the lacquer is cut directly from a ’live’ mix into stereo from the four Quad channels.
 

Any feedback on the quality of recording and vinyl?

audphile1
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@mahler123 the only version of the 5th with BH and Concertgebouw I was able to find on streaming is part of this set:

I believe it’s the exact same version as on that DECCA reissue. If you have a chance to check on qobuz or tidal…thanks!

 

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I actually can’t even get past the 1st movement now. It’s just bad. Bad sound, lacks bottom end, orchestra sounds disconnected several times throughout the 1st movement. 

I put on Barbirolli and it’s day and night. 
 

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Well we disagree there.  The Barbirolli is my all time worst ever Mahler recording.  It seems interminable.  I rather like the Haitink 

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That’s what makes it so incredible @mahler123 

the choices we have for different interpretations is one of the most amazing things with classical music. There’s always a version of these popular works that will suit your soul 

I’d be interested to get your take on Gary Bertini. His Mahler box set is excellent, at least to me

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