Took the SACD plunge - Blu-ray Forum

bykes · 07-31-2008, 12:51 AM

Got a Pioneer DV-48AV today. I played Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon SACD and I gotta say it was really good. I certainly will be starting a DVD-A/SACD collection. Anyone have any recommendations?

CAB · 07-31-2008, 12:53 AM

LOTS!

Dire Straits - "Brothers in Arms"
Anything Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dave Brubeck

check out sa-cd.net for titles, reviews, pricing and resellers.

Edit: I'll keep adding. What is your taste in tunes?
Edit2: you doing DSD to your pro or the analog outs to the 5.1?

Gremal · 07-31-2008, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAB

Anything Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dave Brubeck

Have you checked out any of the new Acoustic Sounds Blue Note SACDs? I think only a few are available now, but more will be shipping soon. They're pricey, but I want several of them. Blue Note was my favorite label.

kopkiwi · 07-31-2008, 12:56 AM

I took the plunge a little while ago. Man I wish SACD was mainstream.

If you like that sort of music I would definatly look into Nine Inch Nails: The Downward Spiral. Awesome album and it sounds out of this world too

bykes · 07-31-2008, 12:58 AM

Mostly Rock/Alt. Classic rock.

"Non angry" hip hop

CAB · 07-31-2008, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gremal

Have you checked out any of the new Acoustic Sounds Blue Note SACDs? I think only a few are available now, but more will be shipping soon. They're pricey, but I want several of them. Blue Note was my favorite label.

I end up having to import most of what I like.

I've seen their stuff, yes. I hit their site the other day to find some re-issues on vinyl. It's a terrible addiction but now that we have a new convert from gen-mp3, I want to work to keep him. * passes the kool-aide *

bykes · 07-31-2008, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kopkiwi

I took the plunge a little while ago. Man I wish SACD was mainstream.

If you like that sort of music I would definatly look into Nine Inch Nails: The Downward Spiral. Awesome album and it sounds out of this world too

Oooo Ill get that fo sho.

CAB · 07-31-2008, 01:01 AM

There's another thread out there with some very good content. Doby has lots of posts and I see his comments and reviews on sa-cd.net quite a bit. I trust his feedback. I'll try to find a link so we don't clog up the works.

Edit: HA! It's a sticky too. Click me!

Johnny Vinyl · 07-31-2008, 01:04 AM

I've read a few threads in the last week or two about SACD and I hope there are more. Maybe "industry insiders" (you gotta believe they check out our forums) will realize there is a demand and increase the availability of the titles offered at the moment.

I only got exposed to SACD last year when auditioning my Totem Sttaf speakers and I was blown away by it. And that is a compliment from a guy who has over 3,000 vinyl Lp's and, as such, is a vinyl junkie.

You keep the recommendations for titles coming...I'll be looking for them and reach down a little deeper in my pockets for a few purchases.

CAB · 07-31-2008, 01:09 AM

I hope Sony puts out an ES blu-ray player with SACD DSD over HDMI and iLink. Pretty sure Pioneer will have a BD with SACD and DVD-A.

bykes · 07-31-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAB

Edit2: you doing DSD to your pro or the analog outs to the 5.1?

Not exactly sure. I'm just using an hdmi to my receiver. I set the output to 5.1channel LPCM on the player. Still new to the SACD thing, so Im still learning.

Ectoplasm · 07-31-2008, 02:05 PM

Peter Gabriel: UP

Bjork: Vespertine

Natalie Cole's disc

Those are my favorites.

doctorsteve · 07-31-2008, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bykes

Got a Pioneer DV-48AV today. I played Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon SACD and I gotta say it was really good. I certainly will be starting a DVD-A/SACD collection. Anyone have any recommendations?

I took the plunge on Wednesday! Dark Side as well!!! I don't have a receiver or 5.1 set up, but even using the 2 channel feed, the disc had a "fuller, richer" feel to it. I look forward to getting a system that really takes advantage of the SA

Johk · 07-31-2008, 02:49 PM

I also bought Dark Side of the Moon yesterday! It's really great!

But I prefer NIN - The Downward Spiral, it's really great... Now I have the CD, the DVD-A and the SACD... But I prefer the SACD since the second disc has b-sides in 2ch stereo...

Now if only the ps3 could play DVD-A... I guess I will have to bring down my dvd player to test some DVD-A on my new system (NIN - With Teeth, Metallica (Black album), Foo Fighters - One by One, System of a Down - Hypnotize).

Besides that, I haven't found much SACDs to my taste...

threenine · 07-31-2008, 06:05 PM

Don't count on the PS3 supporting DVD-A....Sony has a vested interest in pushing another failed format....which they seem to have left out of the 40gb.

Clark Kent · 07-31-2008, 06:16 PM

Get the Pixies on SACD. Great discs. If you like classic soul get the Sam Cooke SACDs

Johk · 07-31-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threenine

Don't count on the PS3 supporting DVD-A....Sony has a vested interest in pushing another failed format....which they seem to have left out of the 40gb.

I know it won't happen but it would be great (and more convenient for me, but who cares about that!)

On another note, blu-ray audio discs with digital copy would be great...

RUR · 07-31-2008, 06:40 PM

Mark Knopfler's Shangri-la is phenomenal.

+100 to Pink Floyd.

gentrycoach · 07-31-2008, 06:55 PM

All of the old ABKCO Stones albums and most of the Dylan reissues are great. They are Hybrids so play in regular CD players also.

Bluray_ne1 · 07-31-2008, 07:29 PM

Sheryl Crow - Globe Sessions
Jamie Cullum - twentysomething (more jazzy)

Both are excellent and make good use of the surrounds.

07-31-2008, 12:51 AM	#1
bykes Active Member Member since:Feb 2007	Took the SACD plunge Got a Pioneer DV-48AV today. I played Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon SACD and I gotta say it was really good. I certainly will be starting a DVD-A/SACD collection. Anyone have any recommendations?

07-31-2008, 01:01 AM	#8
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	There's another thread out there with some very good content. Doby has lots of posts and I see his comments and reviews on sa-cd.net quite a bit. I trust his feedback. I'll try to find a link so we don't clog up the works. Edit: HA! It's a sticky too. Click me! Last edited by CAB; 07-31-2008 at 01:04 AM.

07-31-2008, 02:49 PM	#14
Johk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:645 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I also bought Dark Side of the Moon yesterday! It's really great! But I prefer NIN - The Downward Spiral, it's really great... Now I have the CD, the DVD-A and the SACD... But I prefer the SACD since the second disc has b-sides in 2ch stereo... Now if only the ps3 could play DVD-A... I guess I will have to bring down my dvd player to test some DVD-A on my new system (NIN - With Teeth, Metallica (Black album), Foo Fighters - One by One, System of a Down - Hypnotize). Besides that, I haven't found much SACDs to my taste... Last edited by Johk; 07-31-2008 at 06:41 PM.

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07-31-2008, 12:53 AM	#2
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	LOTS! Dire Straits - "Brothers in Arms" Anything Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dave Brubeck check out sa-cd.net for titles, reviews, pricing and resellers. Edit: I'll keep adding. What is your taste in tunes? Edit2: you doing DSD to your pro or the analog outs to the 5.1?

07-31-2008, 12:56 AM	#4
kopkiwi Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Christchurch, NZ Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:248 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I took the plunge a little while ago. Man I wish SACD was mainstream. If you like that sort of music I would definatly look into Nine Inch Nails: The Downward Spiral. Awesome album and it sounds out of this world too

07-31-2008, 12:58 AM	#5
bykes Active Member Member since:Feb 2007	Mostly Rock/Alt. Classic rock. "Non angry" hip hop

07-31-2008, 01:04 AM	#9
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I've read a few threads in the last week or two about SACD and I hope there are more. Maybe "industry insiders" (you gotta believe they check out our forums) will realize there is a demand and increase the availability of the titles offered at the moment. I only got exposed to SACD last year when auditioning my Totem Sttaf speakers and I was blown away by it. And that is a compliment from a guy who has over 3,000 vinyl Lp's and, as such, is a vinyl junkie. You keep the recommendations for titles coming...I'll be looking for them and reach down a little deeper in my pockets for a few purchases.

07-31-2008, 01:09 AM	#10
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	I hope Sony puts out an ES blu-ray player with SACD DSD over HDMI and iLink. Pretty sure Pioneer will have a BD with SACD and DVD-A.

07-31-2008, 02:05 PM	#12
Ectoplasm Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:12	Peter Gabriel: UP Bjork: Vespertine Natalie Cole's disc Those are my favorites.

07-31-2008, 06:05 PM	#15
threenine Banned Member since:Jul 2008	Don't count on the PS3 supporting DVD-A....Sony has a vested interest in pushing another failed format....which they seem to have left out of the 40gb.

07-31-2008, 06:16 PM	#16
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Get the Pixies on SACD. Great discs. If you like classic soul get the Sam Cooke SACDs

07-31-2008, 06:40 PM	#18
RUR Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Abiit, excessit, evasit, erupit Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:1	Mark Knopfler's Shangri-la is phenomenal. +100 to Pink Floyd.

07-31-2008, 06:55 PM	#19
gentrycoach Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:270 Blu-ray reviews:1	All of the old ABKCO Stones albums and most of the Dylan reissues are great. They are Hybrids so play in regular CD players also.

07-31-2008, 07:29 PM	#20
Bluray_ne1 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Near Seattle Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:28	Sheryl Crow - Globe Sessions Jamie Cullum - twentysomething (more jazzy) Both are excellent and make good use of the surrounds.

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