[Bunnyears]

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Originally Posted by Raptor34 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Isn't it amazing how much mileage these forty plus year old analog master tapes are getting? Technology in the service of music instead of the other way around. The least expensive is the 1st and it's priced at $33. Ouch. Come on Sony, sheese.

It can be found for less!

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Originally Posted by Raptor34 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sony is asking $75 for the sixth!

The recording of the 6th is 3 cds and includes the 9th. The price becomes a little more palatable considering that.

 

[flitflint]

bernstein was one of the best interpreters of mahler , imo.

 

[flitflint]

walter had closest direction, though... they were friends (m and walter)

 

[Raptor34]

I finally broke down and got the 3rd. Was it worth it? Big yes. The sacd remastered recording finally does justice to Bernstein's vision. The recording gives us an accurate sonic picture of what the NYP sounded like in those days. A real historical musical document. I don't know about getting the whole NYP cycle though as that could get very expensive at import pricing.

 

[tev]

This makes me want to get an sacd player!