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But something of the purist in me insists that there must be a way to produce a great piano recording with just a single pair. Others have done that, too.
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Of course. Most of the great piano recordings have used only a stereo pair. Following DPA's guidelines is a great way to start. I think 3 things are needed for a great sounding classical piano recording
a) A great piano obviously
b) Very good, transparent mics with excellent high frequency detail
c) Mic position (my favorite is close AB omni spacing which will give you a good, clear, stereo image of the instrument, and provide enough ambiance without mud or proximity effect.)
on a side note, a good hall is important too.