Continuing my discussion of records I found at Poo Bah Records in Pasadena. Some really choice items here, including one spectacular find of lesser-known music by Hindemith.
Incidentally I have just started writing for Michael Fremer's (The Absolute Sound) new site, "The Tracking Angle," and you can read my most recent article on Christopher Hogwood's seminal recording of Handel's "Messiah" here: trackingangle....
Recommended channels for classical music fans and collectors:
The Ultimate Classical Music Guide by David Hurwitz
www.youtube.co....
Poetry On Plastic
www.youtube.co....
An invaluable guide to all the different pressings of the main classical labels:
www.youtube.co....
Another excellent resource for new classical recordings is BBC Radio 3's long-standing weekly broadcast "Record Review". Shows remain available to listen to for 30 days after first broadcast:
www.bbc.co.uk/....
My system, which has evolved over 20-plus years, is tube based and many pieces were acquired used. It was mostly put together with the invaluable help and ears of Eliot Midwood at Acoustic Image (acousticimage.com) who is also responsible for many of the fine recordings on the Yarlung label.
Well-Tempered Classic Turntable (round motor)
Micro-Benz Ruby 2 MC Cartridge
Phonostage: L.A. Audio (currently out of commission - so I am using the stellar Schiit Mani 2 phonostage)
Cary Audio CD/SACD 306
Preamp: Kora Equinoxe
Amps: Genesis Monoblocks 60 Amp Valve
Speakers: Silverline Sonatas with upgraded crossover and tweeters (Dynaudio)
Cabling: Aural Symphonics
Custom-made stands, with a Townshend Seismic Sink for the Well-Tempered turntable
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