A Guide to SACD - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

frenchglen · 03-13-2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ausamerika

That's why I keep my LPs around just so the whippersnappers will call me ancient.

ANCIENT!

actually I've been liking the idea of LPs of late...kind of a weird natural progression maybe (like getting into organic foods). I suppose an old dog can show a new dog some tricks eh? sorry, I'll stop... like when you put your hand on the record. or when it slowly winds down...or goes tick, tick, tick

ausamerika · 03-13-2008, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by frenchglen

ANCIENT!

actually I've been liking the idea of LPs of late...kind of a weird natural progression maybe (like getting into organic foods). I suppose an old dog can show a new dog some tricks eh? sorry, I'll stop... like when you put your hand on the record. or when it slowly winds down...or goes tick, tick, tick

With all that crazy crap that you kids put in your ears these days.....

...I got nothin'.

frenchglen · 03-13-2008, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ausamerika

With all that crazy crap that you kids put in your ears these days.....

...I got nothin'.

gee thanks.

ausamerika · 03-13-2008, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by frenchglen

gee thanks.

Seriously, though. Not to get too far derailed from the original conversation, but they are doing some incredible things with 180 and 200 gram vinyl these days. It's a good time to be an independently wealthy audiophile.

buckshot · 03-13-2008, 02:19 AM

i like me some vinyl. the white album, cosmos factory, and blood on the tracks are all amazing lps in my collection.

Big Daddy · 03-13-2008, 02:23 AM

I added a list of popular SACD players to the original post.

hoogoosedmoose41 · 03-13-2008, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I added a list of popular SACD players to the original post.

your awesome~! I love you dearly but not queerly

. I have ordered an Oppo DV-980 H to replace my aging pioneer elite DV-45A for sacd/dvda playback.

crackinhedz · 03-13-2008, 02:43 AM

anyone know of a place that sells super audio cd's and accepts paypal? (besides ebay)

crackinhedz · 03-13-2008, 02:46 AM

Ive never even heard a super audio cd before...and have contemplated buying one to hear it.

Im leaning torwards a phil collins sacd, but they can be pretty costly so i havent pulled the trigger.

Can anyone recommend a good Phil album thats sacd worthy?

Clark Kent · 03-13-2008, 02:47 AM

A cheap way to get into SACDS for $6.99 each is

http://www.yourmusic.com

They used to have a lot more titles but now they have about 26 different SACDs left listed for that price. Type SACD into the album title search to get a list.

Here's a site about SACD on the PS3:

http://www.ps3sacd.com/

Here is a site that mods certain players for better SACD sound:

http://www.sacdmods.com/

Here is a site that reviews both SACDs and DVD-As:

http://www.highfidelityreview.com/index.asp

Here is a forum that discusses SACD:

http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/hirez/bbs.html

There are more sites I could list that sell SACDs but I'll hold off for now.

Big Daddy · 03-13-2008, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

anyone know of a place that sells super audio cd's and accepts paypal? (besides ebay)

Tower.com accepts Google checkout which is like Paypal. It takes a few minutes to create an account.

Big Daddy · 03-13-2008, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Ive never even heard a super audio cd before...and have contemplated buying one to hear it.

Im leaning torwards a phil collins sacd, but they can be pretty costly so i havent pulled the trigger.

Can anyone recommend a good Phil album thats sacd worthy?

If you are going to buy only one album, I would suggest Dark Side of the Moon.

ausamerika · 03-13-2008, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

If you are going to buy only one album, I would suggest Dark Side of the Moon.

I concur. If you like or love this album, the 5.1 mix will make you crap yourself.

dvda-sacd · 03-14-2008, 08:51 AM

I often buy SACDs at CD Pacific:

http://www.cdpacific.com/search.asp?...wsacd=1&swlp=0

dobyblue · 03-14-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Ive never even heard a super audio cd before...and have contemplated buying one to hear it.

Im leaning torwards a phil collins sacd, but they can be pretty costly so i havent pulled the trigger.

Can anyone recommend a good Phil album thats sacd worthy?

There aren't any Phil SACD's released at the moment.

For Genesis, I'd recommend either Duke or Invisible Touch. I have found those two discs to be the most sonically pleasing.

ausamerika · 03-14-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

There aren't any Phil SACD's released at the moment.

For Genesis, I'd recommend either Duke or Invisible Touch. I have found those two discs to be the most sonically pleasing.

In fact, there have just been two major Genesis SACD releases -- boxed sets:

1976-1982
http://store.acousticsounds.com/brow...Title_ID=37611

1983-1998
http://store.acousticsounds.com/brow...Title_ID=40181

Acoustic Sounds has so much Genesis stuff, it's probably just best to do a search on their page.

dobyblue · 03-14-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ausamerika

In fact, there have just been two major Genesis SACD releases -- boxed sets:

1976-1982
http://store.acousticsounds.com/brow...Title_ID=37611

1983-1998
http://store.acousticsounds.com/brow...Title_ID=40181

Acoustic Sounds has so much Genesis stuff, it's probably just best to do a search on their page.

Actually, all the Genesis albums in those sets are available individually.

I bought both of the box sets, which is why I recommended Duke and Invisible Touch.

I don't think either of the box sets are worth spending the money on unless you're an absolute Genesis nut, I have sold both of mine on eBay for $149/each and will be ordering Invisible Touch and Duke separately.

Based on the work done on the sets within 1976-1982 I will definitely not be ordering the 1972-1975 set when it comes out on March 31st.

ausamerika · 03-14-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

Actually, all the Genesis albums in those sets are available individually.

I bought both of the box sets, which is why I recommended Duke and Invisible Touch.

I don't think either of the box sets are worth spending the money on unless you're an absolute Genesis nut, I have sold both of mine on eBay for $149/each and will be ordering Invisible Touch and Duke separately.

Based on the work done on the sets within 1976-1982 I will definitely not be ordering the 1972-1975 set when it comes out on March 31st.

So, is it the quality of the content that makes them not worthwhile? Or was the mastering done poorly?

crackinhedz · 03-14-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

For Genesis, I'd recommend either Duke or Invisible Touch.

I may look into Invisible Touch. One of my favorites!

thanks guys!

crackinhedz · 03-14-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dvda-sacd

I often buy SACDs at CD Pacific:

http://www.cdpacific.com/search.asp?...wsacd=1&swlp=0

quick question, I used your Link to find Invisible Touch.

Now, its got the SACD logo, but some of the tracks listed say "dolby digital" or "dts"...is this really the super audio cd? do they normally use these formats?

03-13-2008, 02:19 AM	#25
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	i like me some vinyl. the white album, cosmos factory, and blood on the tracks are all amazing lps in my collection. the avatar is my grandpa 1912-2006 56'' samsung dlp (1080p), ps3, oppo dv-980h, onkyo sr605, jbl, polk & onkyo speakers, acoustech h100 & velodyne vx-10 subs (7.1), *200+ BDs, about 40 sacds, dualdiscs, dvd-a's, & a comfy couch. bedroom:* 32'' vizio, BA TVee system & ps3

03-13-2008, 02:23 AM	#26
Big Daddy Moderator Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	Popular SACD players I added a list of popular SACD players to the original post. HT Room: Panasonic PT-AE8000, Epson 1080UB Proj., Mitsubishi 65" Diamond Series HD TV, Yamaha-RX-A3010 Rec., CinePro 6-Ch. Amp. (350 W/Ch, 8 Ohm), Proton D1200 Amp., Behringer EP4000 & EPX3000 Amps., Oppo BDP-83, Sony BDP-S790, Audio Technica Tuntable, Mitsubishi S-VHS, 2 Def. Tech. Super Towers w 15" subs, 1 Def. Tech. Center & 1 Martin-Logan Center, 2 Def. Tech. Surr. & 2 PSB Surr., 2 Cadence Presence, 2 Bose 901 Rears, 2 Modified HSU 12" Subs, 1 ED DIY 12" Sub, 1 ED DIY 15" Sub, Velodyne SMS-1 Subwoofer Equalizer, DirecTV HD, Monster HTS 5000 & APC H15 Power Conditioners. Two-Channel Room: XiangSheng Tube Preamp., Carver TFM-45 Amp. (375 W/Ch), Behringer EPX4000 Amp., Onkyo CD player, Denon Turntable, Yamaha Tuner, 2 Vintage Polk RTA-15TL Speakers, 2 LCY 100 Super Tweeters, 2 DIY Folded Horn Super Towers with 15" Sub., 1 Modified AA HD-SUB12 Family Room: Mitsubishi 73" Diamond Series TV, Yamaha DSP-A3090 Rec., DirecTV HD-DVR, PS3, Zvox Speaker, 1 DIY 12" Sub.

03-13-2008, 02:43 AM	#28
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Orlando,FLA Relocated To: Lynchburg,VA Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	anyone know of a place that sells super audio cd's and accepts paypal? (besides ebay) Why Don't the Black Bars Go Away? 720 or 1080? Interlaced or Progressive? Answers here... Understanding HDMI cables and why cheap ones work perfectly My Setup

03-13-2008, 02:46 AM	#29
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Orlando,FLA Relocated To: Lynchburg,VA Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Ive never even heard a super audio cd before...and have contemplated buying one to hear it. Im leaning torwards a phil collins sacd, but they can be pretty costly so i havent pulled the trigger. Can anyone recommend a good Phil album thats sacd worthy? Why Don't the Black Bars Go Away? 720 or 1080? Interlaced or Progressive? Answers here... Understanding HDMI cables and why cheap ones work perfectly My Setup

03-14-2008, 08:51 AM	#34
dvda-sacd Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Spain	I often buy SACDs at CD Pacific: http://www.cdpacific.com/search.asp?...wsacd=1&swlp=0 Poll: What is your favorite audio format?

03-13-2008, 02:47 AM	#30
Clark Kent Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:28	A cheap way to get into SACDS for $6.99 each is http://www.yourmusic.com They used to have a lot more titles but now they have about 26 different SACDs left listed for that price. Type SACD into the album title search to get a list. Here's a site about SACD on the PS3: http://www.ps3sacd.com/ Here is a site that mods certain players for better SACD sound: http://www.sacdmods.com/ Here is a site that reviews both SACDs and DVD-As: http://www.highfidelityreview.com/index.asp Here is a forum that discusses SACD: http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/hirez/bbs.html There are more sites I could list that sell SACDs but I'll hold off for now.

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