The Reiner Sound -
Maurice Ravel / Sergei Rachmaninoff
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Fritz Reiner, conductor
RCA's "golden age" was more like a "golden minute" - in a scant period, roughly from 1958 to 1963, the beginning of the stereo era - pure vacuum tube amplification helped produce recordings demonstrating unparalleled fidelity and warmth, lifelike presence and midband illumination.
Yet another giant of the Living Stereo series featuring the unparalleled pairing of Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The Isle Of The Dead is a truly awesome orchestral spectacular with dynamic peaks that will stun most listeners. Also included is the equally stirring version of Rhapsodie Espagnole.
Packaged in the original tip-on jacket facsimiles that precisely duplicate the original cover art, including the "Living Stereo" logo, LSC numbers and "Shaded Dog" label. There are now recordings with unprecedented sound quality. The analogue recording were the foundation for Christoph Stickel’s subtle “refurbishing”. The aim was in no way to interfere artificially. The recordings were merely “rid of noise”.
Refurbished by Christoph Stickel
Track Listing:
Maurice Ravel:
1. Rapsodie Espagnole - Prélude À La Nuit
2. Rapsodie Espagnole - Malagueña
3. Rapsodie Espagnole - Habanera
4. Rapsodie Espagnole - Feria
5. Rapsodie Espagnole - Pavan For A Dead Princess
Sergei Rachmaninoff:
6. Isle Of The Dead, Op. 29
Label: Sony
Studio Master Copy
master tape order number: HH01.00.38
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2 Metal reels
Horch House Deluxe Packaging
Standard Master Copy
master tape order number: HH05.00.38
Germany sales price incl. VAT: 339,15 €
Rest of World price excl. VAT: 285,00 €
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1 Metal reel
Horch House Deluxe Packaging
Start Master Copy
master tape order number: HH04.00.38
Germany sales price incl. VAT: 214,20 €
Rest of World price excl. VAT: 180,00 €
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1 Plastic reel
Horch House Eco Packaging
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Studio Master Copy (Packaging example)
Order number: HHX1.00.XXX
Tape Material: RTM SM900
Recording Speed: 15IPS-38cm/sec-510 nWb/m
Equalization: CCIR
Width & tracks: 1/4” - 2 Track
Reels: Metal - 10.5“ - 26,5 cm Packaging: Horch House Deluxe
Standard Master Copy (Packaging example)
Order number: HHX5.00.XXX
Tape Material: RTM LPR90
Recording Speed: 15IPS-38cm/sec-320 nWb/m
Equalization: CCIR
Width & tracks: 1/4” - 2 Track
Reels: Metal - 10.5“ - 26,5 cm
Packaging: Horch House Deluxe
Start Master Copy (Packaging example)
Order number: HHX4.00.XXX
Tape Material: RTM LPR90
Recording Speed: 7.5IPS-19cm/sec-250 nWb/m
Equalization: NAB
Width & tracks: 1/4” - 2 Track
(playable on 2- and 4-track machines)
Reels: Plastic - 7“ - 18 cm
Packaging: Horch House Eco