I saw those for sale at my local music store but a little pricy. Love Norah but her standard CD's are exceptional. Let us know it there is magic here...
SACD recommendations
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I saw those for sale at my local music store but a little pricy. Love Norah but her standard CD's are exceptional. Let us know it there is magic here...
PAGS
Super Member
As far as SACDs go, Come Away with Me is pretty cheap; - $15 from Amazon, and around $10 if you want to try your luck with other e-tailers. I just got it...and it's worth it.
Yes, this has been out for a while but not the best reviews (supposedly made from 16/44 source?). The new SACDs are quite a bit more perhaps made better?
hifitommy
Super Member
Hoffius,
buying a dvd player capable of sacd will be a good thing. there are sonys in the less than $200 rqnge will do 2ch but probably not MCh. oppo is offering a universal player for $500 new right now and if that's in your range, it would be a good choice if you wanted to go mch.
i have found that regular CDs sound noticeably better on players capable of sacd. i attribute this to the upsampling that they do prior to conversion. AND you get a respectable dvd player in the bargain in addition to being able to properly play dvda discs.
buying a dvd player capable of sacd will be a good thing. there are sonys in the less than $200 rqnge will do 2ch but probably not MCh. oppo is offering a universal player for $500 new right now and if that's in your range, it would be a good choice if you wanted to go mch.
i have found that regular CDs sound noticeably better on players capable of sacd. i attribute this to the upsampling that they do prior to conversion. AND you get a respectable dvd player in the bargain in addition to being able to properly play dvda discs.
Hoffius
Left Eye Dominant
Appreciate the info. I like the Oppo units. My dvd player just recently quit working so a universal unit like the Oppo is something I'll look into.
hifitommy
Super Member
here it i:
http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-103/blu-ray-BDP-103-Features.aspx
its the same on price amazon and you probably wouldnt have to pay for shipping.
http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-103/blu-ray-BDP-103-Features.aspx
its the same on price amazon and you probably wouldnt have to pay for shipping.
Hoffius
Left Eye Dominant
Thanks for the link hifitommy.
Hi all. Newbie to sacd here. Reading this thread beginning to end has convinced me to buy 'wish you were here' and 'brothers in arms' to start with.
HELP!! there appears to be multiple sacd and digipack releases of each, can anyone tell me which releases to search for?
Thank you in advance.
HELP!! there appears to be multiple sacd and digipack releases of each, can anyone tell me which releases to search for?
Thank you in advance.
Deacon Jubal
Active Member
Let's start with what SACD player you have or are purchasing. If you don't already own one, you'll need one to play SACDs.
I heavily recommend the Oppo Blu-Ray universal player.
I can make better recommendations once I know what you have to play them with.
I heavily recommend the Oppo Blu-Ray universal player.
I can make better recommendations once I know what you have to play them with.
Dennie
Klipsch La Scalas
You want the 2005 Import SACD of "Brothers In Arms" ---> CLICK HERE
There are different "Sets" of WYWH, but this is a good one. ----> CLICK HERE
Welcome to the world of High Resolution Audio, keep us posted and ask questions if you need too.
Dennie
Hi, I have a Yamaha dvd-s2700
Thank you! I will order and report back.
mr_fred
Veloist
I've been studying this thread, because my CD player is ending its useful life. I have a universal player on order (CD/DVD/SACD/DVD-A/Blueray/most of the alphabet).
I just ordered my first SACD based on all the discussion here: "Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits, the 20th anniversary edition.
Stoked! (Mainly because the only version that my wife and I have is on ... wait for it ... wait for it... a commercially produced cassette tape; I am sure this will make for an interesting head-to-head comparison).
p.s. the player that I have on order -->
http://cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=887&Title=Azur+651BD+Universal+Blu-ray+Player
I just ordered my first SACD based on all the discussion here: "Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits, the 20th anniversary edition.
Stoked! (Mainly because the only version that my wife and I have is on ... wait for it ... wait for it... a commercially produced cassette tape; I am sure this will make for an interesting head-to-head comparison).
p.s. the player that I have on order -->
http://cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=887&Title=Azur+651BD+Universal+Blu-ray+Player
aabottom
Swing
I'd love to hear your 1 on 1 with cassette tape VS SACD. Most of my commercially produced cassette tape suck because they squeal and moan.
Deacon Jubal
Active Member
Looks like a great player. I probably would have gone for the Oppo.
Seriously, what is the rest of your system like? Cambridge Audio gear is pretty expensive. If your receiver and speakers aren't of comparable value, you won't hear a huge difference between SACD and that cassette.
I hope you enjoy it.
Seriously, what is the rest of your system like? Cambridge Audio gear is pretty expensive. If your receiver and speakers aren't of comparable value, you won't hear a huge difference between SACD and that cassette.
I hope you enjoy it.
Dennie
Klipsch La Scalas
That is a very good point Fred, do you have a compatible receiver to play SACD/DVD-A?
My Pioneer Elite has 6 analog inputs for SACD/DVD-A to pass the High Resolution signal.
Do you have analog inputs or HDMI that is compatible with High Res. players?
Dennie
mr_fred
Veloist
Hi all --
My system is:
Sansui 6060 vintage receiver
Dual 1219 TT (from Bill at http://fixmydual.com/)
Cambridge Audio S30 bookshelf speakers
Sony CD player (on its way to "gone")
Sony cassette player
all on a very nice Sonus rack
I was planning to replace the 6060 with some better amplification, and I was looking seriously at the Cambridge Audio top-of-the-line integrated Class "XD" receiver: the Azur 851A (plus, if I did that, I'd have to get a good phono pre-amp; C-A makes a couple of those). I am pretty sure that this integrated amp would be a fine match for the C-A universal disc player, in terms of build quality and power.
Then, my old CD player started to die, and so I went for the unversal player linked above, instead. The new amplification has been pushed down the budget road several months, perhaps a half-year. When I do take that step, I'll research further on the matter of various inputs. Your further advice is welcome; there's quite a lot of information about the 851A at the C-A website, linked just above. Maybe it is not the right choice from that respect. My quick glance at the back of the 851A says it does not have the jacks needed for top-quality playback, I think. It looks as if C-A puts those on its home theater receiver: the 551R. If I went that route, or most any modern amp/receiver, I'd need to get a phono stage, as I've noted.
I know about the Oppo, but one other goal I have here is to buy locally. We have a very good hi-fi shop: Glenn Poor's. They are a C-A dealer. I bought the speakers and the Sonus rack there. I try to support local businesses whenever possible, especially with large-ish purchases. Plus, I really like the C-A S30 speakers. They are a wonderfully priced bargain with great sound (they run about $225-$250/pr)
Anyway, I'll be coming in w/ CD and SACD playback over a normal two-channel signal for the time being, on the trusty die-hard Sansui 6060. When the universal player arrives, I am going to buy some better interconnect cables from the local shop.
And: some late-breaking news!! :sigh::scratch2::sigh::scratch2: I can't find the Dire Straits cassette. I need to do a Level One search this coming weekend. It's around the house somewhere....
My system is:
Sansui 6060 vintage receiver
Dual 1219 TT (from Bill at http://fixmydual.com/)
Cambridge Audio S30 bookshelf speakers
Sony CD player (on its way to "gone")
Sony cassette player
all on a very nice Sonus rack
I was planning to replace the 6060 with some better amplification, and I was looking seriously at the Cambridge Audio top-of-the-line integrated Class "XD" receiver: the Azur 851A (plus, if I did that, I'd have to get a good phono pre-amp; C-A makes a couple of those). I am pretty sure that this integrated amp would be a fine match for the C-A universal disc player, in terms of build quality and power.
Then, my old CD player started to die, and so I went for the unversal player linked above, instead. The new amplification has been pushed down the budget road several months, perhaps a half-year. When I do take that step, I'll research further on the matter of various inputs. Your further advice is welcome; there's quite a lot of information about the 851A at the C-A website, linked just above. Maybe it is not the right choice from that respect. My quick glance at the back of the 851A says it does not have the jacks needed for top-quality playback, I think. It looks as if C-A puts those on its home theater receiver: the 551R. If I went that route, or most any modern amp/receiver, I'd need to get a phono stage, as I've noted.
I know about the Oppo, but one other goal I have here is to buy locally. We have a very good hi-fi shop: Glenn Poor's. They are a C-A dealer. I bought the speakers and the Sonus rack there. I try to support local businesses whenever possible, especially with large-ish purchases. Plus, I really like the C-A S30 speakers. They are a wonderfully priced bargain with great sound (they run about $225-$250/pr)
Anyway, I'll be coming in w/ CD and SACD playback over a normal two-channel signal for the time being, on the trusty die-hard Sansui 6060. When the universal player arrives, I am going to buy some better interconnect cables from the local shop.
And: some late-breaking news!! :sigh::scratch2::sigh::scratch2: I can't find the Dire Straits cassette. I need to do a Level One search this coming weekend. It's around the house somewhere....
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