I was very fortunate to attend the recording of the Budapest Festival Orchestra in January

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The interesting discovery for me was the congestion I was sometimes hearing in my system which I thought was due to not good enough DAC and amp, is actually a sonic weakness of the hall and where the performers are sitting !

I was free to move from row to row during the rehearsal sessions and in some seating positions, certain sections of the orchestra sounded congested. The microphone placement is absolutely critical to keep this congestion under control.

The musical ability of the recording producer / engineer was a marvel to watch and made me feel very humble in the presence of such natural talents.

The Orchestra was top notch and the two soloists were enchanting with their voices.

Well worth the trip and a life experience I will never forget