GEMS from the DECCA catalogue #2

Another selection of special records from the DECCA catalogue, ranging from Mozart to Hindemith.
Performers include Benjamin Britten, Claudio Abbado, Ernest Ansermet, the Vienna Philharmonic Quartet and Ruggiero Ricci.
Features several early pressings of records that have gone on to become gramophone classics.

You can watch the first video in the GEMS from the DECCA catalogue series here:
   • GEMS from the DECCA catalogue #1  

Recommended channels for classical music fans and collectors:

David Hurwitz
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSf-...

Poetry On Plastic
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCShT...

An invaluable guide to all the different pressings of the main classical labels:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iJYk...

And as good a guide as you'll ever need to all the different permutations of Decca LP pressings:
   • The Decca Episode:  SXL, Blue Back, Wide B...  

Another excellent resource for new classical recordings is BBC Radio 3's long-standing weekly broadcast "Record Review". Shows remain available to listen to for 30 days after first broadcast:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06w...

My system, which has evolved over 20-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: L.A. Audio

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