DG ORIGINAL SOURCE Review: BACH ORCHESTRAL SUITES (Pinnock) and GRIEG LYRIC PIECES (Emil Gilels)

Join me as I review the latest in the Original Source Series of all-analogue vinyl reissues from the Deutsche Grammophon catalogue, mastered and cut directly from the multi-track master tapes.

We have two contrasting releases here, beginning with the first release from DG's early music imprint, Archiv Production. This features two of Bach's masterpieces performed on period instruments by the English Concert direct by Trevor Pinnock in vivid, three dimensional sound.

Up next, Emil Gilels' classic selection of Grieg's enchanting Lyric Pieces - a bona fide classic of the gramophone, given a stunning sonic refresh here.

My articles covering the recent Original Source Karajan box set of music by Schoenberg, Berg and Webern:

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My system, which has evolved over 25-plus years, is tube based and many pieces were acquired used. It was mostly put together with the invaluable help and ears of Eliot Midwood at Acoustic Image (https://acousticimage.com) who is also responsible for many of the fine recordings on the Yarlung label.

Well-Tempered Classic Turntable (round motor)
Micro-Benz Ruby 2 MC Cartridge

Phonostage: Zesto Audio Andros Spirit

Cary Audio CD/SACD 306

Preamp: Kora Equinoxe

Amps: Genesis Monoblocks 60 Amp Valve

Speakers: Silverline Sonatas with upgraded crossover and tweeters (Dynaudio)

Cabling: Aural Symphonics

Custom-made stands, with a Townshend Seismic Sink for the Well-Tempered turntable