Would a SACD be worth it on my system?

[BLindsay]

System is in my sig below, was thinking about grabbing a few SACD's but I wasnt sure if it would be worth it on my system? Thoughts?

[ApolloOne]

Your system is capable of playing SACDs. By default, it is worth it!

When I got my Sony BDP-S580, one of the first things I did was start grabbing SACDs, and I'm very happy.

[ManUtd]

If your BD player can play SACDs why not just buy an SACD or two to find out? A good place to check for reviews is http://sa-cd.net/.

[Geezer00003]

Do it up.....NOW!
If you're one to sit down and actually listen to music then even more so!

Enjoy

[BLindsay]

http://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Arms-...1657601&sr=8-1

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[ManUtd]

Originally Posted by BLindsay

http://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Arms-...1657601&sr=8-1

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Excellent first choice. But don't be spoiled because many SACDs don't sound as good as that album.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by BLindsay

http://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Arms-...1657601&sr=8-1

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I was just going to mention that this can still be had brand new for $20. Great album, really nice surround mix.

Listen to Why Worry first and just sit back and close your eyes. This is SACD.

[pentatonic]

Originally Posted by ManUtd

Excellent first choice. But don't be spoiled because many SACDs don't sound as good as that album.

Originally Posted by dobyblue

I was just going to mention that this can still be had brand new for $20. Great album, really nice surround mix.

Listen to Why Worry first and just sit back and close your eyes. This is SACD.

Great advice and if you're a Floyd fan, or even a casual listener you owe it to yourself to get Wish You Were Here (Dark Side of the Moon can be had for quite cheap also). Sit down, dim the lights (or off) and just soak in the album, you'll discover how good your system is.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

I was just going to mention that this can still be had brand new for $20. Great album, really nice surround mix.

Listen to Why Worry first and just sit back and close your eyes. This is SACD.

That song blew me away the first time I heard it in surround! Great choice!

[Blu-Meanie]

Great advice and if you're a Floyd fan, or even a casual listener you owe it to yourself to get Wish You Were Here (Dark Side of the Moon can be had for quite cheap also). Sit down, dim the lights (or off) and just soak in the album, you'll discover how good your system is.

I agree with pentatonic, these are excellent choices. Don't be too disappointed in the lack of availability and with the limited number of titles for some of discs you might want. Some of the prices are a bit out there too.

[Parula]

Check to see if your player plays DVD-A. I've recently found a few titles in this format that are either unavailable or ridiculously expensive in SACD. I recently picked up Brain Salad Surgery by ELP in DVD-A 5.1 surround. Sounds amazing!

[ManUtd]

Originally Posted by Parula

Check to see if your player plays DVD-A. I've recently found a few titles in this format that are either unavailable or ridiculously expensive in SACD. I recently picked up Brain Salad Surgery by ELP in DVD-A 5.1 surround. Sounds amazing!

He's got a Sony BD player, it won't play DVD-As.

[Strilo]

I strongly recommend trying out a few SACDs. I second the recommendation for Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here. The latter is the best high resolution surround album I've ever heard. Also Elton's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is excellent. And if you want something slightly newer, the Downward Spiral by NIN is quite good in surround on SACD.

[Jerrin]

Originally Posted by BLindsay

http://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Arms-...1657601&sr=8-1

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Excellent choice! Still one of my favorite SACDs.

[BLindsay]

So if i understand that album it is a hybrid disc, it has both the HD layer and a regular CD layer. From what i read there is no way to pop in the disc into a computer and listen to the HD layer?

And as far as my home audio setup is concerned if there are 2 layers how will my system know which one to play?

[pentatonic]

Originally Posted by BLindsay

So if i understand that album it is a hybrid disc, it has both the HD layer and a regular CD layer. From what i read there is no way to pop in the disc into a computer and listen to the HD layer?

And as far as my home audio setup is concerned if there are 2 layers how will my system know which one to play?

It's not possible to listen to SACD on your PC, only the CD layer as you read. For your system, usually you have a choice in the setup to tell it to default to either CD or SACD stereo or MC. You can also just toggle between both mixes with your remote afterwards.

[BLindsay]

Originally Posted by pentatonic

It's not possible to listen to SACD on your PC, only the CD layer as you read. For your system, usually you have a choice in the setup to tell it to default to either CD or SACD stereo or MC. You can also just toggle between both mixes with your remote afterwards.

cool thanks for the reply. Look forward to trying it out when i get home

[pentatonic]

Originally Posted by BLindsay

cool thanks for the reply. Look forward to trying it out when i get home

You should enjoy, like your system that much more after tonight and you chose a great debut SACD. You'll get the bug almost certainly

[BLindsay]

that is all

[pentatonic]

Originally Posted by BLindsay

that is all

Great news now go get Wish You Were Here on SACD, Get your picks while they are cheap, they are produced mostly in limited numbers and get expensive quite fast. I know I paid what I always thought was way too much for my original Purple Machine Head, but what an experience.