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 The Carpenters - The Singles 1969-1973 SHM SACDBest sounding sacds  From the Euro version Genesis 1970-1975 box, to PG 1, PG 2, Passion, and Shaking the Tree - the clarity, dynamics, lack of noise, etc is amazing and the cream of a large collection of SACDs

Last edited: Oct 22, 2023. #276 padreken Senior Member Location: San Diego I’ve been listening to quite a few SACD’s lately, so here’s my attempt at a list- Dire Straits-Brothers in Arms,. 1-J. 0. . Nashville Skyline really sucks. And I do think my copy is from the first (and only?) pressings. I usually place an order for 3 or 4 Discs as the shipping for 1 cd is $6. Copy Comment URL. 2) Bruckner Symphony 9 on Sony -- the NEW one from Faibio Luisi. Schnittke: Choir Concerto. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 128 posts. Ironically, the royalty for an SACD was the same as for a CD: $. He also has good range, and the selection of songs is among the best. monoman said: ↑. 99 for each additional cd. auralone 09-13-2011 11:00pm. I am currently using an Oppo BDP105D for MC streaming from NAS and although it is good, I feel the need to improve on its sound and convenience, my old and temperamental Sony SCD-XA9000ES stills gives me the best sound from SACD or CD, giving me more detail and air than the Oppo, whether from. What I love about MoFi SACD releases: Originality and Consistency. Public Image is a much more rough and ready recording, and the advantages of the SACD are less obvious. The Vic Anesini is very good as well, maybe a little more bass, less top end focused and a little more forward if I am remembering correctly and might well be more to one's tastes. This red book edition was the best digital I have heard until I played the SACD. T his new one has more high frequency detail as well as a tighter and. to me and in my system this shm sacd is the best sounding sacd of this album; the mfsl sacd already outperformes the standard sacd by quite a margin and this shm sacd outperformes the mfsl sacd; in comparison to this shm sacd the mfsl sacd sounds darker with more bass, what - in my system - is not an advandage (but what can be an. SACD and DVD-Audio still to this day represent the best in audiophile digital audio formats. It figures it took a DVD-A guy, Elliott Scheiner, to get a really good mix on an SACD Dave D, Jun 22, 2003 #51. For the absolute best SACD player regardless of price the top offerings below would be on my short list. First 1000 copies of each title will be individually numbered. The 44-year-old U. The D-08u employs dual Burr-Brown PCM 1792A chips and Luxman’s proprietary LxDTM drive mechanism. The DCC versions have more punch and bass, but the AP SACD's are more flat and crisp. Select the department you want to search in. I see I had two Opus 3 SACDs listed among my favorites. The stereo SACD version here is the best. best rock SACDs. Your 25 Best Sounding SACDs. 99 on Amazon! How's that for over-the-top. I hear more depth to the soundstage and a sense of ease or flow with SACDs, for instance. I have been buying a lot of Jazz specialty CDs and SACDs from. I have a few versions of Hotel California, and my two favorite for stereo / 2 channel are the DCC and Japanese SACD editions, they're. Jimmy Cobb - Jazz in the Key of Blue. Delete. Others collect DVD-Audio and/or DTS CDs. DG and Emil Berliner Studios Go Hi-Res Digital. Please join me as I discuss and look at 4 incredible sounding and mastered SACDs' that will not cause your wallet to explode. Location: S. Metralla, Nov 25, 2004. Select the department you want to search in. 1) surround sound. Select the department you want to search inBest SACD albums. Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista 300, Audioquest Thunderbird Zero Speaker Cable, Tyler Highland H2, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet. Ray Brown, Monty Alexander, Russell Malone. I put this under music because;great sounding sacd is my goal. Best Sounding SACD. T+A’s MP 200 is best thought of as a CD transport plus a Roon-compatible streamer. _Freewheelin'_ is Dylan's best early acoustic album. SACD $26. DR 12. They use the best analog mastering and manufacturing techniques to deliver audiophile music to people that love music. What to Expect with a Hybrid SACD. Can’t seem to link the whole album on Amazon HD like I could on TIDAL so…Best Sounding SACD. Best of all: the sound is a bit more powerful and engaging, as opposite; the original CD sounds weaker and "thinner". Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O! c-eling They're made of light,We never would have guessed. To finish with the digital versions, the version in 360 (RA) Reality Audio brings a great rendering. Grateful Ed, Feb 28, 2021 #25. SACD: Chlara - In a Different Light One of the best sounding SACDs I own is well done cover songs with the angelic voice of Chlara. although DVD-Audio does sound great too. 2. SACD, Blu-ray, DVD, VCD, DVD-Audio, MP4, AVI, and MKV are among the media types it can play the audio component. Classical music is obviously made for SACD but that is a different kettle of fish. I was also playing New Favorite by Alison Krauss and Union Station, and the DSOTM disc as well (still no cracks on mine, and it's apparently a Crest. The bonus tracks are great too. This music does not sound shrill in the concert hall, and it doesn’t here. One concession to cost is certainly the new chassis, which looks nice but is not as classy as the Corian and. A. fluffskul, Jan 16, 2020 #3. I am learning from this forum that many things go into sound quality of a SACD, but all things being equal my Universal Japan SMH-SACD's. Stevie Wonder - Hotter Than July SHM SACD. The SACD doens't sound any different from a standard CD and has inferior sound compared. I find myself listening to the AP SACD's. Roland Stone, Jan 9, 2014. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User;This live-to-stereo-DSD recording is what we audiophiles want all SACDs to sound like. Elusive Disc, Inc. Depeche Mode - Violator, Songs Of Faith And Devotion and Ultra (SACD); Pixies - Surfer Rosa and Doolitle MFSL; Dire Straits - Comuniqué, Love Over Gold and Brothers in Arms MFSL; Roxy Music - Avalon (SACD); The Police - Zenyatta Mondatta (SACD); David Bowie - Scary Monsters and Let's Dance (SACD); One of the best sounding SACDs I have posted on 06/24/2023 5 Stars: Exceptional Product. So anything from the following classical labels sound wonderful in 5. Camel Snow Goose SHM-SACD vs. David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust. But two that come to mind are: Soul Asylum - Grave Dancer's Union. 20 comments. 1) Fantasy in f minor K608, Mozart. The SACD format supports multiple audio channels, a very high digital sampling rate, and longer playing time. It did not take too long to end up on the format rubbish heap. bmoregnr, Feb 6, 2021. Please note that of these, only the Aja and Gaucho titles are unique masterings. Sound Quality (stereo only, I have no 3 channel setup): I performed a few comparisons. A+. During the last 10 years or so EBS began to truly redefine the DG sound of the past in the digital arena. both superb. This album includes many great songs as Key to the highway, Keep on growing, Have you ever loved a woman and obviously Layla. Most new production SACDs sell for around $30-$35, but the SHMs – if you shop at Acoustic Sounds (AS) or Elusive Disc (ED) – retail for $60, even the brand new ones. In 2004 Sonoma offered many of the editing tools in the DSD domain for the first time. QQ Top 10 Surround Music Discs of all time!Well I really think so after an all-day shootout with my reference jazz SACDs. Pt SHM version. CCR SACDs. Location:Sckott Hand Tighten Only. So far I have Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé (Skrowaczewski) and Holst: The Planets (Susskind) and listening to both in surround is like having the best seat in the house at the concert hall. #4. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for the flowers of romance LP at Amazon. The surround SACD is open and spacious and the surround is just ambience at a fairly low level. . T+A MP 200 $5900. 1 surround I have't. It is surprisingly good for an old type DVD. Bud. "And it's the best sounding of all of them," Marino says. #1. This configuration is said to provide high linearity with low distortion and that hard-to-quantify musicality found in tubed products. The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds - Mono (DCC) Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited - Stereo (DCC) Bob Dylan - John Wesley Harding - Stereo (org. Some feel the MFSL LP of Boston's debut is best, I tend to like the "Wally" Epic mastered at Capitol. In the case of After Midnight, I have only the AP SACD, but I have no doubt it is also the best sounding SACD/CD available for that title. " Those reissues you've heard up until now –. Antipodes K50:. Red Hot Chili Peppers Stadium Arcadium (2015 HDTracks 96) Rolling Stones: The 2002 remasters are all amazing. To us, it is always about the music. SACD discs can be played on conventional CD players, but they must be connectedUSA. Peter Gabriel. Looking for recommendations on the very best sounding SACD's. . Rachel Podger on Channel Classics also sounds wonderful. Best 1080p Blu-ray player — Sony BDP-BX370. Although you won’t get the surround sound benefits with this technique, you’ll have an easier time uploading the file to your computer. The Who - Who’s Next SHM SACD. Jeff Beck - Blow By blow. But there are less expensive alternatives. Bass is well presented and highs don't have brightness of the In the Land of Grey. Stereo is another matter and the SACD isn’t always the best sounding available. We also offer the widest variety of major and independent JPop, Visual-kei (J. I also like the 50th anniversary versions. Aja - don't get the fuss, my vinyl and $5 80's CD kills this crappy sounding $60 disc. Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. -Palestrina Missa Papae Marcelli; Allegri Miserere Preston, 1986. Bobby Morrow Senior Member Location: Derbyshire, England. Their jackets are just amazing and you can tell a lot of work is put into the. The presence of the massive orchestra is phenomenal. I thought the tracks sounded good on GHV1&2 but this makes them sound thin and tinny. Peter Gabriel: "So". A+. Not to mention select others. What are the best sounding ones? My two favorites are Willie and the Poorboy's and Cosmo's Factory so I plan on buying those two. 00 . 00 $14. But the Remastered Series is drawn primarily from the '60s catalog of Decca's American counterpart at the time, London. Based on listening to a FLAC of the SHM- SACD, this one has more nuanced layering,. Solo voices sound rich, but the ensembles tend to have metallic quality that's typical of this organ builder. Location: NYC. The good news is that it can be found really cheap. Some of my favorites: John Coltrane - Blue Train. The same is true for the Allison Krauss SACDs. Army veteran is a huge fan of the Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) format. 14. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Second takes: a) "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting. Grant Green - Idle Moments. At the time of its release, it was also Sony's lowest priced SACD player, so this alone may justify the purchase of the 9000, if you want SACD. Reactions: beerking, Snood, Scott65 and 3 others. 1 2 Next. 0. This red book edition was the best digital I have heard until I played the SACD. i. Most of these can be had for $3 or less sometimes. Lang 17:09:43 03/02/06 (0) In Reply to: Do You Feel This Is One Of The Best SACDs? posted by Robertc88 on March 1, 2006 at 03:25:27: Last September some asked recommendations on Inmates "Top 10" SACD classical discs. Enjoy! Exile On My Street, Jun 11, 2015. View full details;Site Supporter. The brand's 20th anniversary was celebrated with Ludwig Van Beethoven's Overtures SACD (TDGD-90013), released by Esoteric Master Sound Works. America's sacd sound great also, along with Stevie ray vaughn couldn't stand the weather, the cars, and genesis duke and abacab. So I can’t directly answer your question. 2. With estimated sales of. What are the must haves. Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering. So we get three extra pastiches born in the U. The Dark Side of the Moon produced two singles: "Money" and "Us and Them. Copy Comment URL; Report CommentPanasonic SC-HC302. I was still unconvinced. Wich is the best CD/SACD player (particular on sacd sound) in range 1000/4000$? Wich is the best CD/SACD player (particular on sacd sound) in range 1000/4000$? Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. Miro-san describes forty best—in his opinion—sounding CDs; the latest. He made an era-defining swansong, with nearly every track produced by a different luminary of the 2000s: Just Blaze, Kanye West, The Neptunes, Eminem, DJ Quik, Timbaland, 9th Wonder and Rick Rubin. Report Comment. com. Marvin Gaye: The Marvin Gaye Collection. Not a fan of the George Marino mastered titles like: The Verve SACD series. SACD, or Super Audio Compact Disc, debuted in 1999 by Sony. Claus, May 31, 2013 #980. Our spotlight is on YouTuber and surround-sound enthusiast Mike Vieira. Elgar: Violin Concerto / Williams: The Lark Ascending [SACD Hybrid] Deutsche Grammophon. Select the department you want to search in. The Natalus recording is competent and sound better. possibly the best sounding SACD ever, even if you are not a fan of her music. The Kleiber recording does not sound bad, but it is far from being the "best sounding" Beethoven that Henry asked for. The el-cheapo MCA WHO'S NEXT remastered by our host, Steve Hoffman, still available cheap (as is his MEATY BEATY BIG & BOUNCY) from Canadian websites, including Amazon. Unlike the similar bonus for the Berlioz (above), this is a plain DVD. I think the SACD layer of Adderley's "You Know What I Mean" is one of the best-sounding discs I own. To reply to the original question:. Multi-channel doesn't always mean surround sound. The funny thing on the AS site they offer all three for $50. Dvorak, Slavonic Dances, Philips. Some of my favorites: John Coltrane - Blue Train. It is surprisingly good for an old type DVD. They are among my best sounding sources, if not the best. SONY X700 – 2K/4K UHD – 2D/3D SA: Permium Quality CD player. Rachmaninoff: All-night Vigil. #6. But there are less expensive alternatives. This album includes many great songs as Key to the highway, Keep on growing, Have you ever loved a woman and obviously Layla. thx. the UHQR smokes the doors off all other versions including the all coveted ABC AB1006 original pressing. The BMG SACD had brighter strings, less bass extension, and slightly muted hall reverb in comparison. On SACD sources especially, the SA‑11S is one of the best PS has heard anywhere and unquestionably the best he has had in his house. Jethro Tull is one of those bands that have had a lot of really good tracks lying around that were not included on their core albums. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. The DCC versions have more punch and bass, but the AP SACD's are more flat and crisp. Mehta & LAPO - The Planets: the XRCD, the SHM-SACD and the Stereo Sound SACD While the XRCD mastered by Alan Yoshida, sounds still fascinating, the SS SACD got the richest texture out of the great recording. #3. Editor's Note: SACD and DVD-A player ratings are based on how they sound with their respective hi-rez media, not CD. yasujiro Forum Resident. Location: tokyo. Audiophile record labels have adopted SACD over DVD-Audio for the most part and to this day, you can get many audiophile specialty albums on hybrid SACD, stereo SACD and even mono SACD. The Doors: The Best of The Doors. The Hydra Model-8 measures 13"W x 9 1/4"D x 5 3/4"H and weighs 17 pounds. You want to blow someone away with their first SACD experience. August 17, 2023. The Roon-ready ND5 XS 2 supports Tidal, Chromecast, and Spotify, with Qobuz compatibility said to be in the works. Putting on the Hub-Tones APO SACD right now ! SA-CD. The "Ultimate" comp isn't perfect but it has the best modern remastering for the Bee Gees that I've heard, and it's not too loud either. OPPO BDP-103D – Best Buy SACD Player. I went down the ultra revealing route which left me on an island with my 25 best sounding SACDs (exaggeration for humor). I'm on the second run through his debut album "Elton John". These are all about the 5. E. "Excellent sounding record. As this is also an SACD unit I am tempted to give this format a go, but unsure of what's what. 4) Go to the System Settings tab and set. dudeymon, Nov 5, 2005. This is Sony's third generation reference DVD player. Grant Green - Idle Moments. May 16, 2003 at 7:31 AM Post #9 of 23. It appears that after 2 years the 333 has drifted off a little. 1 surround. ALL Meatloaf Bat Out Of Hell f. All sound amazing. Buy Hybrids so if you decide you don't love/like SACDs, you can still listen to the CD layer when you return the SACD player. The funny thing on the AS site they offer all three for $50. Hall & Oats: Rock'N Soul Part 1. David Powell Well-Known Member. Olivia Newton-John - Come On Over & Physical SHM SACDs. Anyone. Bhatt - A Meeting by the River. net. I hear the characteristic warmth of the Stereo Sound transfer. #28 dwilpower and jfeldt like this. For ideas for item 2 - Your 25 Best Sounding SACDs As with CDs, it is about the mastering, so it is best to only buy from mastering engineers/labels you trust. Columbia CD) Bob Dylan - Planet Waves (org. 1, whereas the SACD cannot be played at all, and because the DVD-A has 6 great videos & all those weird graphics as opposed to zilch on the SACD, for the same exact price, it's a no-brainer in favor of the DVD-A! I traded away the SACD. Apparently you can buy a thrill as a high-res set of files from Universal, or a vinyl pressing. Overall sound was not clear enough to put it. Jarleboy, Instant Karma, George P and 1. July 20, 2022. IMHO sacd should have become the industry standard format. The Best Digital Players portion of our buyers guide is broken down into subcategories, such as DACs, Servers and Streamers, Digital Music Streaming, Transports and SACD Players. Gonna order that CD now! By the way, the Platinum is the same exact mastering as the SACD. This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review. Subscribe: $29. These are probably not considered classic but very solid sounding rock albums: Little Feat "time loves a hero" -Triumph " just a game" - Blue Oyster Cult" mirrors" - Queen" the miracle" - Toto" Hydra" - Santana "zebop" - The Who "Quadrophenia". Not as easy as ripping a CD with iTunes, not as difficult as recompiling the Linux kernel from scratch. Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms. In my opinion the only butchered digital releases for Dire Straits are the BIA original SACD or DVD Audio (sound) and the Vertigo S/T (decent sound but edits used for no apparent reason). Also, I have recently picked up a number of Steve's (and Kevin Gray's) Jazz SACD masterings for AP and they are all stellar! I'm enjoying Sidewinder, by Lee Morgan, AP SACD, as I write this. The selling point for me was the inclusion of mono mixes for some songs. DCS Vilvaldi 4 Stack. 8 6. thx. Cannonball Aderley - Somethin Else -AP. So, I feel confident in the assertion that the quality that Oppo delivers with the 103D is nothing shy of reference. There is no mention in the listing stating that there was a new mastering or "transfer" that shows in. Mooserfan, Sep 11 , 2020. Last edited: Oct 22, 2023. soundboy, Jan 17, 2006 #5. I compared this to the AB1006 original, Japanese SHM SACD, high res digital ALAC Apple Music…. Location. Bubbling under. Dream On, May 3, 2012. My Blu-ray copy is the same mix. Listen, for example, to Dolphy's Out to Lunch, a record which Freddie virtually carries with his amazing ability to adapt to others' concepts, or to Blakey's Free For All, a. I’ve probably omitted lots, but these are the ones that immediately sprang to mind. Roxy Music's Avalon is an Amazing SACD, definately on of the best out there. My ratings for discs I've heard (which is way more than I thought I'd heard ) 1a) AP SACD 1b) UCCU-5656 (Japan SHM) - great sound and an extra take of the title track 3) The Ultimate Blue Train 4) MFSL 5) Classic Records DAD1028 (DVD player required) 6) "regular" Ron McMaster US. Absolutely breathtaking musical performance. The best of the Rolling Stones remastered in DSD (similiar to HYBRID SACD), the bad boys sound even better in your living room. Riveting performance of "Short Ride in a Fast Machine" for which I was privileged to be present. 1 multichannel SACD of Creedence Clearwater Revival's CHRONICLE that (I think) was manufactured in Japan or Hong Kong — apparently it's NOT a pirated title. Cannonball Aderley - Somethin Else -AP. Bill, I'm not a fanatic about sound quality (what am I doing here, I really just love music, and if I can hear everything clearly that's great), though I have to say I actually like the sound on that SACD a lot. CCR: I like both the DCC and the Analogue Production SACD versions, and both are highly lauded. There is a stunning richness in songs like "Your Song" and "First Episode at Hienton"; Buckmaster's strings are very nice on "Sixty Years On", as is the acoustic guitar. 0). View entire discussion. Catalogue No: BIS2521. Celine Dion: All the Way. Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Kaspars Putnins. 17,550. 1. Best Convenient: Sony X800 - UHD - 2D/3D - SACD - Wi-Fi - Dual HDMI - 2K/4K - Region. Vea opiniones y calificaciones de opiniones que otros clientes han escrito de Passion en Amazon. Also the old cd's for John Wesley Harding, Street-Legal (which is also the original mix) and Oh Mercy are worth. If you shop around online, you can find new release SHM SACD discs for about $30 (sometimes less!) – the very same discs AS and ED are selling for $60. “There was no harshness or glare, the detail was incredible. It might have helped to prevent the decline of the cd in favour of streaming. They will ship with the WYWH SACD tomorrow. I'd stick with DCC's gold cd for Highway 61. All of which are highly variable and usually disappointing. " Honky Château. Evo Sound; SACD $26. I also like listening to the Lord of the Rings. What can you suggest? Not crazy about jazz or classical (sorry). For the best sound, play the SACD but this is a nice addition and worth a watch. Best Overall: Sony UBP-X700 Streaming 4K Ultra HD 3D Hi-Res Audio Wi-Fi and Built-in Blu-ray Player. Xico, Jun 27, 2007 #30. Celine Dion: All the Way. As auditioned by PS with the C52 and C53 preamps, its reproduction was as good as he has experienced with any other SACD/CD players or DACs, bettered by none and equaled only by a very few. Just received this is the mail. I have been listening to a few in sheer amazement of how good they can sound. Bill. Not a symphony, but one of the very best sounding SACDs in existence. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Cafe Blue at Amazon. I managed to avoid most, although I do have John Legend’s first album on SACD (which has exactly the same master on the hires layer as the original CD). Denon has unveiled its latest high end CD and SACD player for getting the best sound quality from physical media like CDs and SACDs. So, when Karl Sigman, our Assistant Editor, mentioned a chance to listen to an SACD transport, I was excited to try it out. Select the department you want to search inIronically enough, Slowhand is probably best known for the hit "Cocaine. If he were in the market for an integrated player to handle both Red Book and SACD sources, this is the one he would buy owing to its lineage, its perfect mediation of musicality and neutrality on CD sources. Shipment problems caused the player to arrive too late to review for this month. 99/year. Now you have the best of both worlds. The very best SACD sound is found exactly like the very best CD sound. Location: PITTSBURGH, PA, USA. Arturo Delmoni-Songs My Mother Taught Me, 1986 MFSL. I have an early copy of the LP too which sounds nice too. Esoteric is a brand owned by the Japanese company TEAC. Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables. What's new. It comes with a bonus disc with a video of Bolero. based on owning several including 2 albums on 1 SACD with very different sound quality my strong GUESS is that Dutton/Vocalion's mastering process for better or worse is a 100% flat transfer of the tape. My ratings for discs I've heard (which is way more than I thought I'd heard ) 1a) AP SACD 1b) UCCU-5656 (Japan SHM) - great sound and an extra take of the title track 3) The Ultimate Blue Train 4) MFSL 5) Classic Records DAD1028 (DVD player required) 6) "regular" Ron McMaster US pressing 7) Black. Foobar offers a real ABX test as well as DSD playback (provided your DAC supports it). Pass XP-22 pre, X600.