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That is on the list, was thinking of ordering it next week, so I take that you recommend it.

I would recommend it without a doubt, one of the best sounding SACD's I've heard.

I like it very much as well. I have the SACD vs. the Dual Disk. I belive both are available.

Since the technical capabilities of CDs, DVD-As and SACDs all seem to be more than adequate for the requirements of human ears and the program material, the important factors are the quality of the original recording process and the mixing/mastering applied to the result, rather than whether it winds up on a CD, DVD-A or SACD(multi-channel being another factor). That being said, there are of course many excellent SACDs available and I'll suggest the one SACD set that I own, containing the glorious music to Swan Lake .

JohnK, that is one expensive cd! I see they have pretty good prices on RCAs Living Stereo series. I really enjoy Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 and Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 Living Stereo cd. I think I'm finally getting hooked on classical music.

Only 26.00 here Link still not cheap

I used "set" because it's two SACDs with the entire music to Swan Lake, running 148:38. Expensive, but worth it.

Well Sean, then I'll suggest some of the classical items that I think are pretty sure-fire and have mentioned in the past. In the RCA Living Presence reissues on SACD, the classic Munch performance if Ravel's erotic music for Daphnis et Chloe is noteworthy. As always, I consider the Mehta performance of The Planets to be a must buy. Brahms Hungarian Dances and Dvorak Slavonic Dances are highly tuneful. Also consider Respighi Roman Festivals and Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances .

Thank you very much for this post. I love that album, but never got around to getting it on CD.

Now what is this about Kinks albums? Big time Kinks fan here.

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I used "set" because it's two SACDs with the entire music to Swan Lake, running 148:38. Expensive, but worth it.

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JohnK, I failed to see the word "set" the first time--my glasses were ALL the way across the room! For two cds worth of fine music, the price isn't so bad.

Thank you for the suggestions. I've reached a point where I think I appreciate classical music more. There are some incredibly moving pieces. Just never took the time to sit back and listen.