Beethoven Symphony No 4 - Otto Klemperer - Pure DSD

My original favorite....

Back in 1959 or so Martin Bookspan recommended this recording in his Basic Repertoire column in Stereo Review which was my source of collection advice when was 15. So I bought this recording and learned these pieces from it. When CD's came out this was an early release (with the 2nd) and I snapped it up only to find that in the remix for CD the double-bass part which I could hear so clearly in the LP had all but disappeared. So I bought this HDTT version in hopes that since it was from what was likely the same mix as the original LP I might hear my double-basses again. I was not disappointed...indeed they had been restored...but so much more: the upper strings are much cleaner than either of my previous versions and I feel like I'm visiting an old friend for the first time. I don't know where or how they secure these 15 IPS tapes for these transfers but when that is the source the results are magic and I'm no longer listening to a 60 year old recording. Thanks HDTT for what you do.