Personally, I don't percieve much of a difference, if any, between USB and a plastic TOSLink cable that I bought with the stack. Maybe in the long run and with a better built glass one, the difference would become more pronounced. I think that there are many variables to USB connection. Do you...

Quote: Originally Posted by Andrew_WOT MicroDAC with ASIO works. Finally. Thanks Hmm, that's strange-- I can't get it working. When I want to add new ASIO virtual device, all I can see is the Revo 5.1 driver as the only available option . Am I missing something?

Hello, I've been trying to make my revo 5.1 work under ubuntu (either breezy or dapper) for a while but without any success. I have the following problem-- the card is properly detected as an ice1724 based device and correct alsa module is loaded but the playback is 'chopped' for the lack...

Hello, I'm currently searching for an european online store that carries The Rolling Stones SACD Hybrids at a good price. I realise the existence of a dedicated 'online music store' thread but as it's rather US-centered, it's not of much use to me. I'm well aware of the various amazon...

Sometimes I really enjoy all those little `details' -- it really depends on the type of music. Oh well, back to the topic... I'm listening to `Eroica' right now. Love the `Marcia funebre' part . Some really good advice you gave me .

Quote: Originally Posted by Bunnyears Rimsy, the zinman beethoven is a digital recording so there is no tape hiss. Heh, thanks for pointing that out. I didn't realize that at all . Nevertheless, the ambient noise level is also very low. I mean -- aren't microphones bound to...

Hi all, I've received my Zinman set today. Even though I'm not familiar with the score enough to comment on the specific strengths and weeknesses of this particular performance, I can already tell that the recording is very fine indeed. There is no hiss whatsoever (at least it isn't...

Bunny, those are some interesting observations you've made. Although I still haven't received my Zinman set, I'm already contemplating purchase of another one -- if only for the experiment's sake. Curiosity killed the wallet... Hope I make sense -- I'm already half asleep and as for my...

D'oh, I accidentally voted twice. Heh, could it be that I have 2^6 teeth now? Anybody want some? EDIT: Zip beats me by having two times as much...

Hi, in case some of you are still searching for Pollini / Abbado concertos, take a look here.

Quote: Originally Posted by Bunnyears In the end, it really doesn't matter that much which of the sets lands up on Rimsy's shelf as they are all fine. The only set that he shouldn't miss is the Zinman. Well, I just got a brand new Zinman's set off of deutsches ebay for some 25...

Hmm, caveat emptor. Shopping on the net can be rather difficult if you don't know exactly what it is you're looking for. So many choices, so many different opinions... While browsing through UK Amazon, I've found another set that's perhaps worth considering apart from Barenboim's: `Original...

Quote: Originally Posted by Doc Sarvis The Szell is much older - Barenboim was made just a few years ago. The only customer review of Szell mentioned something about 'remastering'. Too bad it wasn't more detailed regarding the sound quality. Well, the recording is likely to be...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bunnyears The same set in slightly different packaging (red box) is about $80.00 in the USA. I've found that one too and the price discrepancy took my breath away. That Szell complet looks like an awesome deal indeed. Alright, a set it is. The only...

I have to say that I'm really pleased with such an interest in this thread. Thank you all for your suggestions. To sum it up for the moment, it seems that, apart from the Hybrid SACD version of Kleiber's 5th & 7th (sure bet), I have following options: 1) Zinman 2) Barenboim 3) Gardiner...