What are you currently listening to (Classical)?

Bachtoven

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No.69-70.

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I love this SACD! The performances are top notch, and the sound has a tactile sense of realism but with plenty of air around the instruments. As good as it sounds, I can't help but wonder if it would sound even better if BIS (and other companies that issue SACDs) used DSD instead of PCM recording technology. I know DSD is harder to edit, but I understand the technology has improved. Anyway, a great recording.

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I love this SACD! The performances are top notch, and the sound has a tactile sense of realism but with plenty of air around the instruments. As good as it sounds, I can't help but wonder if it would sound even better if BIS (and other companies that issue SACDs) used DSD instead of PCM recording technology. I know DSD is harder to edit, but I understand the technology has improved. Anyway, a great recording.

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I find bis to be a very good label.I have some early ones from the 80s and they sound excellent
 

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As good as it sounds, I can't help but wonder if it would sound even better if BIS (and other companies that issue SACDs) used DSD instead of PCM recording technology.

You (both) are of course aware at what late date RvB finally starting issuing CD recordings on that label without pre-emphasis?

DSD could be decades off into the distance. :)
 

Bachtoven

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I wonder if it is the same I have (mine's 2007 - BIS 1701/2) - mine's ripped to 64 .dsf off a SACD.

It is very good, as I recall. BIS is very reliable.

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No, yours is the B minor Mass--mine is A Musical Offering--two entirely different works! Same performers, though. BIS-2151
 
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