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jdc115 · 02-15-2013, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMN8R

Actually the WYWH BD-A contains the original 4.0 mix along with the 5.1. I personally prefer the 5.1 and find the AQ substantially better than the DSOTM SACD IMO. Maybe it's the format but I doubt it. I'm betting the SACD sounds pretty much the same as the Blu-ray although I haven't heard it.

So WYWH was originally conceived as quad. I have both the SACD and BD but haven't opened the SACD (for WYWH) so I never directly compared them. As for the BD, I only listened to the 5.1 mix, not the 4.0. I have to wait till I move next month to unpack the disks and compare the 5.1 to 4.0.

Josh · 02-27-2013, 11:18 AM

I picked up a copy of "Mariah Carey - #1's" on SACD (US Copy) for my wife, and we listened to a few tracks last night. It is a pretty good disc with a lot more top end and very good vocal separation. My wife, who listens to these songs a lot more than I do, said that the separation was the thing that she noticed most. The big win here (for me) is that she did notice the additional fidelity and saw the value in spending that kind of money.

Not a cheap pickup, but definitely worth the price of admission if you can find a good copy.

I did point out to her that if she enjoyed the sound on the existing system, imagine what it would sound like on new speakers.

ManUtd · 02-27-2013, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

I picked up a copy of "Mariah Carey - #1's" on SACD (US Copy) for my wife, and we listened to a few tracks last night. It is a pretty good disc with a lot more top end and very good vocal separation. My wife, who listens to these songs a lot more than I do, said that the separation was the thing that she noticed most. The big win here (for me) is that she did notice the additional fidelity and saw the value in spending that kind of money.

Not a cheap pickup, but definitely worth the price of admission if you can find a good copy.

I did point out to her that if she enjoyed the sound on the existing system, imagine what it would sound like on new speakers.

Are you sure it's for the wife?

FWIW, I got that SACD too

[Show spoiler]

BTW, nice strategy on planting the idea of new speakers.

Johnny Vinyl · 02-27-2013, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManUtd

Are you sure it's for the wife?

FWIW, I got that SACD too

[Show spoiler]

BTW, nice strategy on planting the idea of new speakers.

Classic male play!

Josh · 02-27-2013, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManUtd

Are you sure it's for the wife?

FWIW, I got that SACD too

[Show spoiler]

BTW, nice strategy on planting the idea of new speakers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

Classic male play!

I followed it up with a "and when we go to the stereo store, we'll bring the disc so you can hear the difference the new speakers will make".

She caught on rather quickly and responded with "You just bought this so you could get new speakers, didn't you?"

Pondosinatra · 02-27-2013, 06:26 PM

Just got an email from Amazon saying my estimated arrival date for Rush: Counterparts is Mar 5th

...And here it is!

Strilo · 03-19-2013, 02:05 AM

Is there a thread like this for DVD Audio discs as well?

Spicoli · 03-19-2013, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

Just got an email from Amazon saying my estimated arrival date for Rush: Counterparts is Mar 5th

...And here it is!

Super sweet!

dobyblue · 03-19-2013, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMN8R

Actually the WYWH BD-A contains the original 4.0 mix along with the 5.1. I personally prefer the 5.1 and find the AQ substantially better than the DSOTM SACD IMO. Maybe it's the format but I doubt it. I'm betting the SACD sounds pretty much the same as the Blu-ray although I haven't heard it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc115

So WYWH was originally conceived as quad. I have both the SACD and BD but haven't opened the SACD (for WYWH) so I never directly compared them. As for the BD, I only listened to the 5.1 mix, not the 4.0. I have to wait till I move next month to unpack the disks and compare the 5.1 to 4.0.

I have the WYWH SACD and it too is notably better than the DSOTM SACD. That's not to say that DSOTM is a slouch or anything, it's still perfectly in place in anyone's "Must Have" multi-channel recordings, but the Quad 4.0 24/96 mix to me stands head and shoulders above the 5.1 mix, Parsons really nailed it. It's so great to finally have a properly mastered version of the original Quad mix as anyone that had the dts/dvd-a download knows the quality was sorely lacking.

I think Guthrie learned a lot doing DSOTM in 5.1, because his 5.1 mix on WYWH is much better. For me:

DSOTM: 4.0 > 5.1
WYWH: 5.1 > 4.0

You can't go wrong with either the Blu-ray or the SACD for the 5.1 mix of WYWH. For me I only cared about the 5.1, so the $35 I spent on the SACD was perfect.

slimdude · 03-19-2013, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManUtd

Are you sure it's for the wife?

FWIW, I got that SACD too

[Show spoiler]

I don't why he felt, that needed to be clarified, as if it's taboo for a male to be a Mariah Carey fan. I don't think it wouldn't have mattered to anybody, if he had bought a Mariah Carey SACD for himself.

dobyblue · 03-19-2013, 03:32 PM

I can't imagine why anyone would care either way, as long as rules aren't being broken people can post whatever they want.

LMN8R · 03-25-2013, 04:25 PM

Ordered Eagles - Hotel California and Fleetwood Mac - Rumors. Should make nice additions to my small SACD collection.

Josh · 04-03-2013, 01:09 AM

Can someone recommend a good Mozart symphony release? I want a huge orchestra production, and not a quartet or anything small. A huge production. I did some searching but not sure what I am looking for. The more popular works, I guess.

Big Daddy · 04-03-2013, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

Can someone recommend a good Mozart symphony release? I want a huge orchestra production, and not a quartet or anything small. A huge production. I did some searching but not sure what I am looking for. The more popular works, I guess.

If you are a Mozart fan, buy all of these and consult a divorce attorney.

Josh · 04-03-2013, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

If you are a Mozart fan, buy all of these and consult a divorce attorney.

I don't know about that

She allowed me to get my new speakers, so there is something to say for a woman who will agree to that

Many of those I saw last night when I was going through SA-CD.net's Top Recommended titles section, so its good to hear they really are good stuff. Of the one's that had audio samples, I decided to re-start my classical adventure with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra release of Paris/Haffner/Linz symphonies. I really like the energy, at least to the extent that the MP3's would permit. I'm anxious to see how great it sounds when the SACD shows up.

If it meets with my satisfaction - and I'm thinking it will - I'll probably explore some of the other SCO releases. Thanks for the recommendation!

Josh · 04-11-2013, 11:52 AM

Big Daddy,

I listened through the entire first disc of the SCO disc you recommended, and it is a brilliant piece of work. I think I will have to pick up the Symphonies 38-41 disc very soon! Thanks again!

Zyclone · 04-12-2013, 02:35 AM

latest for me
KISS SHM SACD
Rainbow : rainbow rising SHM SACD
Rainbow: rock and roll forever SHM SACD

pentatonic · 04-12-2013, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Zyclone

latest for me
KISS SHM SACD
Rainbow : rainbow rising SHM SACD
Rainbow: rock and roll forever SHM SACD

Am listening to it now. One of my favorite hard rock albums with my favorite guitarist and def one of my top 4 frontman, all that in pristine hi rez

Zyclone · 04-17-2013, 01:18 AM

nico and the velvet underground SHM SACD

Josh · 04-20-2013, 05:15 PM

Counting Crowes SACD finally came from Amazon (a few dollars cheaper than direct from AP). It is a very good release. Great dynamic range and superb clarity. I haven't listened to the entire disc yet, but the few tracks I have listened to sound great and I have no hesitation recommending this disc.

I have so many discs coming now, but I'm getting caught up on my wish list. I already got Elton John - Madman Across the River and some Mozart, and I have another Mozart release coming along with Beatles - Love and Metallica DVD-As.

02-27-2013, 06:26 PM	#806
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	Just got an email from Amazon saying my estimated arrival date for Rush: Counterparts is Mar 5th ...And here it is! Last edited by Pondosinatra; 03-17-2013 at 07:35 PM.

02-27-2013, 11:18 AM	#802
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	I picked up a copy of "Mariah Carey - #1's" on SACD (US Copy) for my wife, and we listened to a few tracks last night. It is a pretty good disc with a lot more top end and very good vocal separation. My wife, who listens to these songs a lot more than I do, said that the separation was the thing that she noticed most. The big win here (for me) is that she did notice the additional fidelity and saw the value in spending that kind of money. Not a cheap pickup, but definitely worth the price of admission if you can find a good copy. I did point out to her that if she enjoyed the sound on the existing system, imagine what it would sound like on new speakers.

03-19-2013, 02:05 AM	#807
Strilo Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:124	Is there a thread like this for DVD Audio discs as well?

03-19-2013, 03:32 PM	#811
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I can't imagine why anyone would care either way, as long as rules aren't being broken people can post whatever they want.

03-25-2013, 04:25 PM	#812
LMN8R Special Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:792 DVD collection:93 Trading Score:19	Ordered Eagles - Hotel California and Fleetwood Mac - Rumors. Should make nice additions to my small SACD collection.

04-03-2013, 01:09 AM	#813
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	Can someone recommend a good Mozart symphony release? I want a huge orchestra production, and not a quartet or anything small. A huge production. I did some searching but not sure what I am looking for. The more popular works, I guess.

04-11-2013, 11:52 AM	#816
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	Big Daddy, I listened through the entire first disc of the SCO disc you recommended, and it is a brilliant piece of work. I think I will have to pick up the Symphonies 38-41 disc very soon! Thanks again!

04-12-2013, 02:35 AM	#817
Zyclone Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Somewhere over the rainbow Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:304	latest for me KISS SHM SACD Rainbow : rainbow rising SHM SACD Rainbow: rock and roll forever SHM SACD

04-17-2013, 01:18 AM	#819
Zyclone Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Somewhere over the rainbow Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:304	nico and the velvet underground SHM SACD

04-20-2013, 05:15 PM	#820
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	Counting Crowes SACD finally came from Amazon (a few dollars cheaper than direct from AP). It is a very good release. Great dynamic range and superb clarity. I haven't listened to the entire disc yet, but the few tracks I have listened to sound great and I have no hesitation recommending this disc. I have so many discs coming now, but I'm getting caught up on my wish list. I already got Elton John - Madman Across the River and some Mozart, and I have another Mozart release coming along with Beatles - Love and Metallica DVD-As.

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