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SOLTI's Wagner DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN (Numbered Limited Edition, Decca Classics) + BONUS Gift Out of Print. Numbered Limited Edition. Oversized Format. Plus a large size book published by Deutsche Grammophon as bonus (see attached photos) Local Pickup / Shipping (please contact for P&H cost) to your door Condition: Brand New Payment Method: EFT, Cash, Paypal Gift or +3% fee Region/State: (QLD) Queensland/Australia By Guest 0 Comments AUD $435 Date: October 21, 20241 yr
The listing is for a new Decca item (AUD condition), and at A$435, it sits well above the 25th percentile (A$217) but comfortably below the median (A$302) of the typical used market for this product in AUD. Wait—this is incorrect: A$435 is actually above the median of A$302, placing it in the upper quartile but still under the 75th percentile (A$1,098). Therefore, the price is ambitious but not unreasonable for a new, numbered limited edition with a bonus gift.
This is a worthwhile buy because the Decca/Solti Ring is widely regarded as the definitive recording of Wagner’s masterpiece, renowned for its sonic clarity, dramatic intensity, and historical prestige. The numbered limited edition (7,000 copies) adds rarity, and the inclusion of a bonus gift enhances value. For a collector or audiophile seeking the ultimate vinyl experience, this new, original-condition box set offers a clean, high-value entry point at a fair-to-ambitious price.
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Decca traces its origins to 1929 in the United Kingdom, when stockbroker Edward Lewis acquired the Decca Gramophone Company—itself rooted in the earlier Decca Dulcetphone portable phonograph from the 1910s—and launched Decca Records alongside it. Born amid the gramophone era, the brand quickly gained prominence in audio recording and playback, evolving from a record label into a respected name in high-fidelity components while the recording arm grew under Universal Music Group.
In the hi-fi realm, Decca is renowned for its phono cartridges, particularly the iconic moving-coil designs from the mid-20th century, celebrated for their low-mass, lightweight styli and exceptional tracking. Under the London Decca banner since the original brand's sale in 1989, it continues producing premium cartridges that prioritize detail retrieval and tonal accuracy. The lineup remains narrowly focused, eschewing broader categories like amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the high-end niche, Decca commands a cult following among vinyl enthusiasts and vintage collectors for its timeless engineering and "house sound"—warm, refined, and dynamically alive. Though production volumes are modest via its current stewardship (londondeccaaudio.com), these cartridges remain a benchmark for serious analog setups, blending heritage prestige with boutique exclusivity.
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