Rimsky-Korsakov - The Tale Of Tsar Saltan & more / Ansermet - Hot Stamper

Rimsky-Korsakov - The Tale Of Tsar Saltan & more / Ansermet - Hot StamperJames Walker was the producer, Roy Wallace the engineer for these sessions from April of 1957 in Genevas glorious Victoria Hall. Its yet another remarkable disc from the Golden Age of Vacuum Tube Recording. The gorgeous hall the Suisse Romande recorded in was possibly the best recording venue of its day; possibly of all time. More amazing sounding recordings were made there than in any other hall we know of. There is a solidity and richness to the

and not under a blanket or behind the speakers as most of the pressings we played were wont to do

which is only fitting: the hottest Hot Stamper copies of this album are sonic blockbusters the likes of which most audiophiles -- especially the ones who don't own top quality turntables -- have never experienced

but it also holds one other important distinction

Jimmy Rowles

What The Best Sides Of An Innocent Man Have To Offer Is Not Hard To Hear

possibly of all time

What We're Listening For On Santana (III)

my personal favorite Art Pepper album and amazing sounding if you can find the right pressing (we’re working on it

so if you’re a fan of his music and enjoy the Beach Boys

More Basie big band analog magic

There’s excellent energy and good presence throughout

Another Place (1974) and Let's Stick Together (1976)