Wilson Audiophile "Beethoven / Stravinsky" Sealed LP

	A$		65
	$		43

Beethoven “Waldstein” / Stravinsky “Petrouchka”

Hyperion Knight, Pianist

Recorded by Wilson Audio Specialty W-8313

Sealed original as new LP of a legendary, out of print recording

A must own collectors’ item for all audiophile and music lovers

Technical / Listening Notes

The nine foot concert grand piano used for this recording is a unique instrument built by Sheldon Smith at his spacious workshop in Berkeley, California.  The recording took place in this workshop.  The piano’s basic sound quality is characterized by a very powerful lower register, which provides a substantial left-hand foundation.  The upper registers are somehwhat less damped and more ringing than is typical of contemporary pianos.

The perspective chosen for this recording is close enough to create the illusion that the instrument is in the listener’s room, yet not so close as to give the impression of being “inside the instrument”.  The relatively intimate microphone placement allows the musical lines to be followed with great detail, which proves to be particularly rewarding with the Petrouchka.

Schoeps omnidirectional condenser microphones, in a spaced pair, were used in conjunction with vacuum tube record amplifiers to capture a harmonically rich and accurate sound.

Recorded by David A. Wilson

Assistance by David A. Wilson, III and Sheryl Lee Wilson

Mastering by Bruce Leek

Matrix by Rick Goldman

Piano builder and tuner, Sheldon Smith

Shipping: International Bidders * Important *

1.  This item is located and will be shipped via registered post from Australia within 2 days of payment confirmation.  Please check the "Calculated Shipping" below for your actual cost for single item before bidding.  

2.  Multiple items can be combined-shipped; postage charge will be quoted and will be based on actual postage. You can expect savings.

3.  For local (Australia) bidders, the default shipping offered is “Domestic Registered” at $9.95.  In the shipping calculator below, additional options are given, via “Express Post Platinum Parcel” (LP) or Express Post (CD).  Platinum service includes proof of shipping, and a guaranteed next business day delivery with online tracking. 

4.  For international bidders, the shipping service will be Australia Post’s International Registered.  This service includes Proof of shipment, and signed delivery into the addressee’s hands.  Shipping to most countries will take between 3-10 working days, subject to customs clearance which is the buyer’s responsibility.  For further information on shipping, please refer to http://www.auspost.com.au/internationalpost/products/rpi/

5.  Insurance:  Australia Post’s “Domestic” or “International Registered” includes a $100 (Australian dollar) cover.  No additional cover is available on this service.   For extra cover, an express or courier service is required.  These options are expensive at more than double the costs.  

6.  If you wish to reduce postage by using normal air mail service.  I can quote you.  However this method does not offer insurance or proof of shipping / delivery.  By choosing this method, you agree to take the risk of possible damage or non-delivery.

7.  I reserve the right to refuse certain bids.  For example, bidders with poor feedback records. 

8.  Shipping Calculator:   All in Australian Dollars as charged by Australia Post

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LP Record (single)

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$14.80

$19.05

$22.35

$25.65

$30.60

CD (single)

Overnight Express

$4.40

$15.45

$17.65

$19.85

$23.15

Packaging:  Please note:

Items will be carefully packed with bubble-warp protection, and further placed inside a purpose-designed corrugated cardboard box.  The box will be clearly labelled with “Fragile” stickers.  I do not charge for packaging.  Please note that despite all care:

1.      LP record covers can get dented corners and seam-splits from “rough” carrier handling.  Movement of the record within the cover can split the record cover (so called seam-split).  Seam-splits can be minimised by removing the record from its covered and packaged separately.  However since this is an original sealed collectors’ item, I do not offer to do this unless you wish so. 

2.      CD covers are fragile and can crack under pressure.  Unlike LPs, CD covers can be easily replaced.  All CD covers are checked before shipping.

Please use this version which has combined shipment information:
 

By Registered Post

Australia

Internat'l Zone A

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Asia/Pacific

 USA / Canada

Rest of

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the World

LP Record  (1x)

$9.95

$19.05

$22.35

$25.65

$30.60

LP Records (2x)

$9.95

$22.65

$27.05

$31.45

$38.05

LP Records (3x)

$9.95

$26.25

$31.75

$37.25

$45.50

LP Records (4x)

$9.95

$33.45

$41.15

$48.85

$60.40

CD (1x)

$4.40

$15.45

$17.65

$19.85

$23.15

CD (2x)

$4.40

$15.45

$17.65

$19.85

$23.15

CD (3x)

$8.80

$19.05

$22.35

$25.65

$30.60

CD (4x)

$8.80

$22.65

$27.05

$31.45

$38.05