March 22, 2024
45RPM APPASSIONATA Rca Direct-Cut RDC-4 - TAS
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Ikuyo Kamiya - Beethoven APPASSIONATA - Rca Direct-to-Disc Mastering Lab Series - Japan Press 45RPM - RDC-4 - Recommended by TAS - ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY STUNNING! This is the legendary Rca RDC-4 direct cut of Beethoven's "Appassionata" as played by Ikuyo Kamiya, renowned in audiophile circles worldwide as perhaps the very finest piano recording of all time. It is on a Bosendorfer to die for, oh yes, captured in a way that plainly received reviews from music lovers and audiophiles alike as simply one of the best (yep, on the TAS list, too). If indeed you are a fan of the Gale Records or have stone-cold mint, first stampers of the Mercury Living Presence "hot six," then this disc is for you. Be forewarned, however: Having a Bosendorfer right in your listening room will require tightening of your audiophile seat belt. Awesome sound , that can quite literally billow across the floor. Just be sure to find the "right" volume, not an easy task in the presence of such transparency, such "light." But do find the time. Jacket of this copy is VG+, without any major failings; record within is pristine -- near mint and better in playback. Make no mistake, this is a benchmark recording; a vinyl treasure not to be missed. Worthy of the finest audiophile library, and the very finest hi-fi system you can throw at it. For other fine records,
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