SACD recommendations

[FauxHall]

Here's a NEGATIVE review.

Nice performance of my favorite cantatas but deceptively labeled as an SACD when recorded at 44.1/24, or about a third of the bandwidth of an SACD. It can't be much better than a Redbook CD so don't pay a premium!

I'll have to be assured that the next BIS SACD I consider buying was recorded in analog, DSD, 96/24. or better.

 

[Nikko75]

The Best Of Fourplay (SACD, 2020 remaster).
Great music and quality.

Can anyone confirm if this hybrid SACD plays on a regular CDP as well?

 

[8xlaxx]

2005 - Audite SACD Germany

 

[oscarinovp]

The Best Of Fourplay (SACD, 2020 remaster).
Great music and quality.

Can anyone confirm if this hybrid SACD plays on a regular CDP as well?

I do not recall playing any hybrid SACD where I was not able to rip the CD layer using a cheap CD/DVD player. This includes the 30th anniversary remaster of Fourplay on SACD.

 

[BlindBoyGrnt]

Here's a NEGATIVE review.

Nice performance of my favorite cantatas but deceptively labeled as an SACD when recorded at 44.1/24, or about a third of the bandwidth of an SACD. It can't be much better than a Redbook CD so don't pay a premium!

I'll have to be assured that the next BIS SACD I consider buying was recorded in analog, DSD, 96/24. or better.

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If you want high resolution source material try anything on 2L records.

 

[FauxHall]

If you want high resolution source material try anything on 2L records.

I have a few from that label and they do sound fine.

 

[oscarinovp]

I am intrigued by Reference Recordings 24/176.4 HRx files.

https://referencerecordings.com/format/hrx/

I would appreciate confirmation that the UDP-205 can play 24 bit/176.4 PCM files before I spend money on HRx downloads.

Is there a source for free 24/176.4 music sampler downloads ?

 

[FauxHall]

Just got a new copy of an old favorite. Most of the pieces are so lively and engaging. Great sound and beautiful packaging too.

 

[FauxHall]

Sound is so good, it's like sitting in a Delacroix dive bar, but without the smoke or the andouille.

 

[FauxHall]

Love me some Haydn string quartets.
This team has a modern sound without sounding syrupy.
Great sound quality too.

 

[FauxHall]

Barber's Adagio in its original form plus one Ives work that isn't too wacky.

The players and recording both sound great. Recorded at 96/24.

 

[Infinitoid]

Can never have too many multi-channel pipe organ recordings.

 

[FauxHall]

 

[73Dead]

The Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East [1971]
2004 – Mercury / B0000400-36 / Multichannel / SACD
or
2015 – Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab / UDSACD 2143 / SACD

 

[stoutblock]

Lots of favorites but Patricia Barber - Cafe Blue is always a treat to my ears. If you can find a reasonably priced Beck - Sea change it is well worth it.

 

[FauxHall]

One of the best combinations of audio technologies!

Starts with Boccherini's graceful Notturna.

 

[davidslv]

Someone has created a database at some point of these SACD's here: https://www.sa-cd.net/

I't may not be complete.

 

[FauxHall]

As to the performance, Dave Horowitz at ClassicsToday.com ranked it No. 1 for the late Mozart symphonies.
Sounds great too - like it was recorded inside a concert hall but no audience sounds - which I hate.

 

[hjames]

Lots of favorites but Patricia Barber - Cafe Blue is always a treat to my ears. If you can find a reasonably priced Beck - Sea Change it is well worth it.

Absolutely agree with Beck's Sea Change - very enjoyable stuff.

I gotta say, tho - I keep trying to find a connection to Patricia Barber's music but she isn't happening for me ... SACD or otherwise.
I even tried to sell them off at one point - no responses ...

 

[dcdiaz]

Great thread.