Henry
Music reveiws in the British publication Hi-Fi+ is a great source. Their writers have introduced me to some artist I may have never come across.The music and recording ratings are spot on.I think they are the best in the audio magazine business.

Heres afew recommendations off the top of my head that should raise the hair on the nape of your neck heard through that incredible system of yours.The music and the recordings are [superb].

First up is a gold c.d. issued by Sheffield Lab. Harry James and his Big Band.Recorded live in a church in Hollywood I beleive.Sheffield Lab have done an exceptionally good job recording this great band.I have afew L.P.s of Harry James ,acouple first releases.His music is fabulous however the recordings are not that good.Hopefully someone will reissue this session on vinyl.Truly a remarkably great sounding c.d.

Harry Belafonte Live at Carganie Hall.
This 45 r.p.m. box set reissued by Classic Records acouple of years ago is one of my all time favorite live recording.
Much has been written about this performance over the past near five decades.

I know it well. As a child my Mother would play this record on occasion on our R.C.A. console.I have two other copies in 33 1/3 one of which I have had since the 1970s.

The man and his band are remarkable.The recording is exceptional....

Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.Monin.I see AnalogueProductions have reissued this great L.P. on 45 r.p.m. The music and performance is moving.

My 33 1/3 copy is exceptionally well recorded.

Ella Fitzgerald... Clap Hands , Here Comes Charlie.A Classic Records reissue.
I have many of her recordings.An incredible singer.
The music and the recording is exceptional.

Antal Dorati Rachmaninov piano concerto # 3 in D minor.
A superb Mercury Living Presence recording.Recorded on 35mm film tape.A Speakers Corner reissue.
Superb.

Duke Ellington and Ray Brown,This Ones for Blanton.
An Analogue Production reissue.

Absolutely superb music.The recording is absolutely stunning good.

Henry,Any or all.You will not be disapointed.

Good listening
Mark

stiltskin December 02, 2007 16:37

Henry
Your new listening room dimensions is pretty close to a small dance hall.If your having a reflective problem you could think about book shelves built floor to ceiling from the back wall where your speakers are located up too or near your listening position.My wife has close to 20,000 hard and soft cover books, most of them are in book shelves in our listening room.Tube traps and other treatments aren't needed,besides she wouldnt allow it.

I see from your list of music only c.d.s are listed.What about your vinyl?

Mark

stiltskin December 02, 2007 01:13

Henry,This is what I love to see,an all out efford on a two channel system.Along with sitting for six ears instead the usual single chair. Looking forward seeing pictures of your new listening room in Europe and reading more of your impressions on your vinyl playback experience.Good luck with your move.Regards Mark

stiltskin October 28, 2007 14:52