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SACD recommendations

I have a few copies of Beggar's Banquet SACD by the Stones, I do not have an SACD capable player, but the regular CD layer is much better than the original, maybe because they finally nailed the proper pitch due to the infamous speed issues pertaining to the original.
 
S Levi W said:
I have a few copies of Beggar's Banquet SACD by the Stones, I do not have an SACD capable player, but the regular CD layer is much better than the original, maybe because they finally nailed the proper pitch due to the infamous speed issues pertaining to the original.
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I agree, great version to have, and I can't tell the difference between the CD layer and the SACD layer. Uh-oh, I may have started an argument.
 
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I agree, great version to have, and I can't tell the difference between the CD layer and the SACD layer. Uh-oh, I may have started an argument.
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Both layers of the ABKCO hybrid SACD/CD Rolling Stones are really darn good. For some "lesser" titles like "Flowers," I settled for just the DSD-mastered CDs. But don't tell anyone.

However, for post-ABKCO Stones (Rolling Stones Records, starting with "Sticky Fingers"), the Japan SHM-SACDs are really fantastic, especially "Sticky Fingers," "Exile," and "Goats Head Soup."
 
BlindBoyGrnt ---it's too bad there isnt a way to list your system like the asylum does so one could look for himself. the playback equipment can make a big difference in hearing the difference between SACD and rbcd. could you list your system?
 
hifitommy said:
BlindBoyGrnt ---it's too bad there isnt a way to list your system like the asylum does so one could look for himself. the playback equipment can make a big difference in hearing the difference between SACD and rbcd. could you list your system?
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It isn't the gear, it's the ear. I have McIntosh players, processors and amplifiers, and the better lines of Totem speakers. My ears are 58 years old.
I buy SACDs because there is often more attention paid to the product than with CDs, plus some have surround sound layers.
 
try this: listen and see if you don't get the satisfied, relaxed feeling that allows for extended listening. rbcd doesn't have that feature. it is similar to the difference LP has to rbcd.
 
hifitommy said:
try this: listen and see if you don't get the satisfied, relaxed feeling that allows for extended listening. rbcd doesn't have that feature. it is similar to the difference LP has to rbcd.
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That's a thought. I used to think the SACDs sounded smoother, but now I really can't tell, even with critical listening.
 
BlindBoyGrnt said:
I agree, great version to have, and I can't tell the difference between the CD layer and the SACD layer. Uh-oh, I may have started an argument.
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I say snatch em up when you can find em, any of the Stones SACD's. But yeah, a friend has an SACD player and really, a better overall system than me, the SACD layer is marginal to my ears, I'd really need to take his SACD player home with me for a weekend and just intently listen for a day or two on my system to do a proper review. :D
 
S Levi W---VERY good idea. put the RBCD and SACD on at different times and just listen as you do things around the house. that actually works better than critical listening, you aren't being pressured by yourself or the need to seek acceptance with your results.
 
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KeninDC said:
Both layers of the ABKCO hybrid SACD/CD Rolling Stones are really darn good. For some "lesser" titles like "Flowers," I settled for just the DSD-mastered CDs. But don't tell anyone.

However, for post-ABKCO Stones (Rolling Stones Records, starting with "Sticky Fingers"), the Japan SHM-SACDs are really fantastic, especially "Sticky Fingers," "Exile," and "Goats Head Soup."
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For those, I prefer the 1994 Virgin Remasters. I have quite a collection of the Limited Original Artwork versions, but to me Virgin got it right, I bought a UD Deluxe remaster (again) of Exile to get the unreleased stuff, and I knew, I mean I just knew it would be compressed beyond my tolerance level..and it is. Other than UD somehow going the DSD route, I see no need to toss the Virgin remasters. :)
 
hifitommy said:
S Levi W---VERY good idea. put the RBCD and SACD on at different times and just liten as you do things around the house. that actually works better than critical listening, you aren't being pressured by yourself or the need to seek acceptance with your results.
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Bingo!!
 
Erich Kunzel/Cincinnati Pops Nice'n'Easy.

This album was originally released as "Route 66: That Nelson Riddle Sound" but many of the tunes were hits for Sinatra so Telarc has reissued it with a fedora and subtitle "Celebrating Sinatra." No vocals on this, horns take their place. If you like big-band music at all you will be in heaven. I got it on SACD and the sound is superb.
 
Great music, great recording

stoutblock said:
Still adding to the collection. Many excellent recommendations here. Today I picked up the Allman Bros live Fillmore East SACD. Probably been 10+ years since I've heard this album. Enjoyed every minute of it! Guitars are right there in my living room!

These guys sure were/are great musicians!

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Highly recommended. You will also enjoy the movie "Muscle Shoals" if you like this band.

I have compared the MFSL CD of "Eat A Peach" to the commercial SACD. Overall I prefer the SACD but I think the MFSL has a better master. I plan to sell both and get the MFSL SACD!
 
I'm not a Miles Davis nut or even that big on jazz, but I like Miles' Kind of Blue album a lot. The MoFi SACD recording released last month is definitely worth the investment! Dare I say it...It rivals vinyl.
 
PAGS said:
I'm not a Miles Davis nut or even that big on jazz, but I like Miles' Kind of Blue album a lot. The MoFi SACD recording released last month is definitely worth the investment! Dare I say it...It rivals vinyl.
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Get one while they last.
 
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