Source(s) for classical music on SACD?

[KeithD]

Trying to build up my collection of classical music on SACD in multi-channel format. What are the best places to buy these? I'm mostly interested in Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Handel, and others of that era. I've picked up a few lately on e-bay, but just wondering if there is a good retailer or on-line source. I find it particularly helpful if a seller lists that the disk is actually multi-channel SACD, since many do not or are not clear.

I guess an alternate would be a good site that lists and maybe rates multi-channel SACD recordings so one has a better idea of what to look for on the various sites that have SACDs for sale.

 

[FauxHall]

Being in the Middle East, I mostly use a company from the UK called Presto - https://www.prestomusic.com

They currently list 4,099 classical titles and 144 jazz/pop/contemporary titles although they stock far fewer but can get the rest within 6 weeks. I only do stereo so can't speak to multichannel. They also have some Blu-Ray.

This outfit is in the US - https://arkivmusic.com

They list about 1,500 titles of all sorts.

And these guys are in Denmark - https://imusic.co

They list over 1,600 titles of all sorts

And, of course, Acoustic Sounds in the US - https://store.acousticsounds.com

I have no idea how many they offer new and used.

There are others I've tried but ofttimes shipping hassles send me elsewhere.

 

[KeithD]

Thanks for the recommendations. Those look promising. I have purchased a number of non-classical SACDs from Import CDs (www.importcds.com), but sometimes their descriptions are minimal and it can be difficult to determine if an SACD is multi-channel or not.

 

[soundboy]

The most comprehensive listing (reference) of SACDs is at hraudio.net....

https://www.hraudio.net/music.php?format=1&genre=0&label=0&page=1

However, be aware that not all SACDs are listed on the site.

 

[KeithD]

The most comprehensive listing (reference) of SACDs is at hraudio.net....

https://www.hraudio.net/music.php?format=1&genre=0&label=0&page=1

However, be aware that not all SACDs are listed on the site.

That's a great site, thanks. Lots of good stuff on there I would not have found otherwise.

 

[marob]

I would also recommend Prestomusic.com. Huge selection of SACDs, and shipping is reasonably priced and actually fairly quick to the US. They also frequently have very good sales going on.