On 4 Feb 2004 20:12:19 GMT, "langvid" wrote:
And the paucity of classical (and jazz) DVD-A selections becomes even more
acute when you narrow it down to discs worth listening to. The bottom falls
out. Several times I have asked for recommendations here for worthwhile
DVD-A discs. There have been no takers, even from those that hold out DVD-A
as "superior" to DSD. What specific discs are the basis for their decision?
We know that it is not based on dbts. But certainly some listen was
involved.
Or are decisions as to what is the most worthy replacement for CD being made
strictly on the "numbers"?

There are some I can heartily recommend:
Ravel/Debussy Qts: Surrounded By
Wagner Overtures: ArtsMusic
Mendelssohn Octet: MDG
Swing Live: Chesky (also on SACD, of course)
Shostakovich Jazz Suites: Naxos
Also, most of the AIX, TaceT and MDG DVD-As are excellent, if you like
the programs.

Kal