SACD recommendations
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Lil' Brian
Well-Known Member
Hi Sanc. Maybe you have already but in addition to SL, almost the entire '81 tour is available in mono soundboard (stolen tapes, I believe) through a series originally called Tattoo Boards. They sound pretty good and tons of fun. I'd recommend a couple of those to you over SL. :scratch2:
Dennie
Klipsch La Scalas
wanders
Super Member
Got to throw some s*** Chesky's way. Think their jazz sacds are fine, but recommend ordering them from somebody else, like Acoustic Sounds.
In late September, ordered six sacds direct from Chesky. Never got 'em; also, discovered that they had made charges against my card twice for the same order. Finally started calling the New York number that shows up on my bank statement; Chesky never answers the number on the website. In mid-November, got a hold of some gal who sounds like she's been doing a lot of dope. Promised me she would ship the order right away and get the over charge taken care of. Early December, I got the sacss. Called back and asked about the charge, same dopey woman says the had found the problem and would make a credit to my account. Week before Xmas, she said they would fix it on the next monthly cycle. Finally called my bank and made a complaint. They said they could contact Visa and ask for help, but I should have contacted when within sixty days and they could have automatically taken the money from Chesky.
Just saw the question about sourcing Chesky. As noted, Acoustic Sounds carries everything, they're for sale on Amazon, and all the regular vinyl and cd on-line suppliers. Get some titles from the Chesky website, then Google the titles, or search one of the sources.
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Dennie
Klipsch La Scalas
The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers
1971
2011 SHM-SACD remaster
First spin tonight. By far the best sounding SF recording I have ever heard. With the possible exception of Brown Sugar (just a little hot?), all the tracks are superb. Richards' guitar really comes out and forward. They may have taken some liberties with Sister Morphine? It is excellent (Ry Cooder's slide work is right there), but just seems like a few effects may have been added? Maybe not, need to compare it.
My favorite RS album is finally available as a great digital recording! :yes:
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Derek and the Dominos - Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
1970
2010 SHM-SACD remaster
I was hesitant to buy this because the reviews were not real positive. Not bad, but just not any better than any other versions of this album. I beg to differ. I have about every version of this album, several remastered CDs, albums, 2004 SACD, and even a R2R 7.5. I like this SHM the best. Still less than perfect but it is such a great album I'm not complaining. The main improvement is the instruments and voices stand out alone and positioned very nicely. Don't know how they did it, but other versions don't have near the quality sound stage as this one. Key to the highway is exceptional!
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Steely Dan - Aja
1977
2010 SHM-SACD remaster
I like it :yes:
The best I have ever heard Aja on my system. Very well done. Maintains the same overall balance between all the instruments and voices just more of everything. Quite enjoyable.
Music Hall Maverick > First Sound Presence Deluxe > (2) Yamaha M-2 > Soliloquy 6.5
OneMalt
Will work for music
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here - 2012
First off, I didn't "need" this SACD. I already have it on vinyl and a very good red book copy as part of the Shine On box set but I was curious about the new releases and WYWH is my favorite PF album so I anted up. Glad I did! I've listened to it twice and both times, within the first few minutes, I was totally caught up in the music. This on an album I've literally heard a hundred times through the years. It is so immersive! The sonics are out of this world. It was like hearing it for the first time. No buyer's regret on this one, it is a wonderful reissue and well worth a listen! :thmbsp:
John C.
Active Member
Here's my review of Donald Fagen's Nighfly SACD over at the Audiospeakeasy forum.
http://www.audiospeakeasy.com/forum/threads/shootout-donald-fagen-the-nightfly.4174/
http://www.audiospeakeasy.com/forum/threads/shootout-donald-fagen-the-nightfly.4174/
Deacon Jubal
Active Member
You have to log in to that forum to see the review.
Steely Dan - Aja
1977
2010 SHM-SACD remaster
I like it :yes:
The best I have ever heard Aja on my system. Very well done. Maintains the same overall balance between all the instruments and voices just more of everything. Quite enjoyable.
Music Hall Maverick > First Sound Presence Deluxe > (2) Yamaha M-2 > Soliloquy 6.5
Where do you get these SHM SACD?
C6Bill
Super Member
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here - 2012
First off, I didn't "need" this SACD. I already have it on vinyl and a very good red book copy as part of the Shine On box set but I was curious about the new releases and WYWH is my favorite PF album so I anted up. Glad I did! I've listened to it twice and both times, within the first few minutes, I was totally caught up in the music. This on an album I've literally heard a hundred times through the years. It is so immersive! The sonics are out of this world. It was like hearing it for the first time. No buyer's regret on this one, it is a wonderful reissue and well worth a listen! :thmbsp:
immersive!
That's the word I've been searching for to describe this, it really is well done :thmbsp:
Hotel California arrived yesterday and today I have Exile, Some Girls, Sticky Fingers and Aja being delivered. I can't wait, if they are half as good as WYWH I'll love them
OneMalt
Will work for music
immersive!
That's the word I've been searching for to describe this, it really is well done :thmbsp:
Hotel California arrived yesterday and today I have Exile, Some Girls, Sticky Fingers and Aja being delivered. I can't wait, if they are half as good as WYWH I'll love them
I'll be with you in spirit, especially during the Eagles and the Dan...enjoy! :thmbsp:
C6Bill
Super Member
I absolutely enjoyed those :yes::yes::yes:
But I have to say I did not enjoy Exile, it has nothing to do with the sound quality it is just the songs. They just don't do it for me
But I enjoyed the hell out of Some Girls and Sticky Fingers. They are both spectacular :yes:
This weeks additions :thmbsp:
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