Recent content by Yuen A.

  1. Y

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    Frédéric CHOPIN Piano Sonata No.2, Op. 35 Ballade No. 1, Op. 23 allade No. 2, Op. 38 Ballade No. 3, Op. 47 Ballade No. 4, Op. 52 Fantaisie, Op. 49 Angela Brownridge (piano) CHALLENGE CLASSICS CC72728 SACD (A Relisten) Gramophone rightly says: "Angela Brownridge's robust and colourful pianism...
  2. Y

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    Saint-Saëns: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, Allegro appassionato, Op. 70, Rhapsodie d'Auvergne, Op. 73, etc., Alexandre Kantorow (piano) Tapiola Sinfonietta/Jean-Jacques Kantorow BIS 2400 SACD Alexandre Kantorow is a phenomenal pianist. His virtuosity is breathtaking! Listen especially to the...
  3. Y

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Symphony No. 4; Mass in G minor; Six Choral Songs. London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus/Richard Hickox. CHANDOS CHSA 5003 SACD These are some of the most lifelike recordings ever produced! Here, the symphony No. 4, is one of the most exciting rendition of the work...
  4. Y

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    Sergei Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19 Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63 Sonata for Solo Violin in D major, Op.115 Arabella Steinbacher (violin) Russian National Orchestra/Vasily Petrenko PENTATONE CLASSICS PTC 5186 395 SACD Wow, these recordings are hugely satisfying...
  5. Y

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme, Andante Cantabile Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 Bruch Kol Nidrei Pieter Wispelwey, cello Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen/Daniel Sepec, leader Channel Classics Catalogue No. CCSSA16501 SACD (A Relisten) Here, the cello tone is rich and velvety...
  6. Y

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5, Swan Lake Suite Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra (Nordnorsk Symfoniorkester) Christian Lindberg BIS 2018 SACD (A Relisten) Wow, Christian Lindberg was on steroids. His rendering of the symphony is fresh, vivid, very dynamic and insightful. The strings players and the...
  7. Y

    Emm labs DA2 v2 upgrade

    Hi guys, I think the new firmware for the DA2/DV2 is finally released. Check with your dealer.
  8. Y

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    Franz Liszt Funérailles from Etudes d'éxécution transcendante Nos 10 & 11; Sonetti del Petrarca; Saint-Saëns Danse Macabre; Maurice Ravel Gaspard de la nuit. Yevgeny Sudbin, piano BIS 1828 SACD (A Relisten) Wow, this disc is the most realistic recording of the Steinway Model D Concert Grand...
  9. Y

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    Im Herbst Choral Works By Brahms & Schubert Det Norske Solistkor Grete Pedersen BIS 1869 SACD (A Relisten) If you love choral works, this is a disc for you. The performances are superb. As for the sound quality, if you close your eyes, it is easy to think that you are listening to the real...
  10. Y

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    Johannes Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem Genia Kühmeier (soprano); Gerald Finley (bass) Netherlands Radio Choir Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra/Mariss Jansons RCO LIVE RCO15003 SACD (A Relisten) This Ein Deutsches Requiem is among the very best. The recording is atmospheric. The soundscape is huge...
  11. Y

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 in G major Op. 58 Piano Sonata in C sharp minor Op.27 No. 2 (Moonlight) Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat major Op.110 Dejan Lazic (piano) Australian Chamber Orchestra/Richard Tognetti CHANNEL CLASSICS CCS SA 30511 SACD Lazic's approach to the 4th piano concerto is a...
  12. Y

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    Dvorak Symphony No. 9 in E minor Op. 95 "New World", Tchaikovsky "Romeo and Juliet" Fantasy Overture Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra Amsterdam/Yakov Kreizberg PentaTone PTC 5186 019 SACD (A Relisten) Here, the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra performance is nothing short of stunning and...
  13. Y

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    George Gershwin Piano Concerto in F Rhapsody in Blue Second Rhapsody I Got Rhythm Variations for Piano and Orchestra Freddy Kempf (piano) Bergen Philharmonic/Andrew Litton BIS-SACD-1940 (A Relisten) This is the jazziest, liveliest, and most improvisatory Gershwin ever! Kempf and the Bergen...
  14. Y

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    Dvorak Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70 The Golden Spinning Wheel Op.109 Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra Amsterdam/Yakov Kreizberg PENTATONE CLASSICS 5186 082 SACD Yakov Kreizberg’s reading of the 7th symphony is lyrical, detailed, refreshing and dynamic. His tempo is graceful. The...
  15. Y

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    Stravinsky L'Oiseau de Feu (The Firebird), Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Mariss Jansons (conductor) RCO 08002 SACD (A Relisten) Wow, these are the most nuance, thrilling, visceral and dynamic performances/recordings of the Firebird and Rite of Spring...

About us

  • What’s Best Forum is THE forum for high end audio, product reviews, advice and sharing experiences on the best of everything else. This is THE place where audiophiles and audio companies discuss vintage, contemporary and new audio products, music servers, music streamers, computer audio, digital-to-analog converters, turntables, phono stages, cartridges, reel-to-reel tape machines, speakers, headphones and tube and solid-state amplification. Founded in 2010 What’s Best Forum invites intelligent and courteous people of all interests and backgrounds to describe and discuss the best of everything. From beginners to life-long hobbyists to industry professionals, we enjoy learning about new things and meeting new people, and participating in spirited debates.

Quick Navigation

User Menu

Steve Williams
Site Founder | Site Owner | Administrator
Ron Resnick
Site Co-Owner | Administrator
Julian (The Fixer)
Website Build | Marketing Managersing