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  • Nick M
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    Just received two of my new SACDs (Pink Floyd DSOTM, and Telarc Sampler 2). There was a 2 month back order on Telarc Sampler 1 so I cancled the order. Just spent the last two hours listening. I must say this... Telarc is absolutely fantastic at mixing multichannel audio! This is what I've been looking for in terms of soundstage, spaciousness, depth, and clarity. When you listen at 75dB-85dB, you can really hear the resonance of the environments, and everything sounds much more together rather than assembled. The bells in the end theme of Sleepy Hollow are crisp and sound like they are 30ft off to the left hand side, which would be outside of my apartment. The harp in track 5 was breathtaking. The gentle strum of the bass chords cleanly mingling with the razor-sharp plucks of the higher notes gave me the goose-bumps. And I don't even have my sub yet!

    Floyd, DSOTM had some positives and negatives for me. The intro to "Time" was definetly in the top 5 for best 5.1 mixes I've ever heard in music or movies. The grandfather clock imaged between the front left and surround left was so accurate I played it atleast 10 times over and over. Unfortunately after about 2 minutes the intro ended, the soundstage collapsed, and the mix became 2nd rate, almost like a glorified 2ch stereo mix. The registers/coin/receipts during the intro to "Money" were fun, but not even in the same class as the clocks in "Time". I did like the mix for Money though. "Us and Them" and "Brain Damage" were mixed great. Very psychodelic and involving. Reminds me of driving down a desert road at sunset. Overall very well done.

    I plan to invest some serious cash into Telarc titles after I get my sub... a new display for my home theater can wait... :B

    EDIT: Oh! And whats with the cheap regular 'ole CD case that DSOTM came in? I like the thick plastic juggernaut cases my other titles were protected in.

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  • mitch57
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    I'll second that notion Bob.

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  • Bob D207
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    i'd recommend trying Pat Metheny Group's Imaginary Day in DVD Audio - great album and excellent use of all channels

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  • Foxman
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    Originally posted by Nicholas Mosher
    I promised myself I wouldn't, but I just ordered 3 SACDs from Amazon.

    1. Dark Side of the Moon: Pink Floyd
    2. Telarc SACD Sampler Vol. 1
    3. Telarc Classical SACD Sampler Vol. 2

    I figured the Telarc samplers would give me a good taste of what they do with SACD.
    Nicholas I have the Samplers 1 & 3, they are both jazz and are excellent especially for someone like myslef who isnt sure what I like and don't like. Add in Telarcs high quality multichannel sound and it is a perfect combination of value and quality. I'll be curious how the sampler 2 is.

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  • Nick M
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    I promised myself I wouldn't, but I just ordered 3 SACDs from Amazon.

    1. Dark Side of the Moon: Pink Floyd
    2. Telarc SACD Sampler Vol. 1
    3. Telarc Classical SACD Sampler Vol. 2

    I figured the Telarc samplers would give me a good taste of what they do with SACD.

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  • mitch57
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    Now you can understand why my collection of DVD-A and SACD multi-channel disks have grown to over 130. And it gets larger every week!

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  • Cracking Oboe
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    Hi Nicholas,

    I have to agree with you about "Brand New day". Great DVD-A... it has enough use of the surrounds without making you look over your shoulder. (I find a snare drum hitting me in the side of the head over my right shoulder a bit distracting).
    Don't limit yourself to just Telarc classical recordings (although the cannon explosions in Telarcs DVD-A release of 1812 Overture will wow freinds and family alike 8O ). IMHO The Deutsch Gramaphonen recordings of all nine Beethoven Symphonies with Abaddo conducting the Berlin Philharmonic are exceptional :5: . It is a true "sitting in the concert hall" experience. I got home from a local classical concert and put on Symphony #3. It blew me away with how realistic the mix was. I can't say the same for R.E.M. I got home from that concert and threw on R.E.M.'s "best of" DVD-A. It wasn't even close to what I had heard live. (I'm thankful for that, the halls acoustics were lousy)

    Cheers,

    Cracking!

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  • Nick M
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    Well I must say that I'm sold on DVD-A. Stings's "Brand New Day" is spectacular. While many of his songs use electronic effects, they are mixed well. Panning effects are incredible. I really like how backup chorus drifts in from the surrounds. It feels like you're sitting in the front row rather than the nosebleed section. The mixes for the eagles seem like you're sitting in the hollow of a gentle parabolic shaped stage with a guitar/vocal between each surround/main, and one in front. The drums carry across the front soundstage and you can see Don Henley going from the left side of his set to the right.

    I also enjoy how you can hear a hint of the front soundstage in the surrounds. One of my biggest complaints about most DD/DTS mixes is that many voices and effects are isolated in individual channels. This type of mixing degrades the seamless-ness of the soundstage for me. While an effect off to the front left should obviously be emphasized there, you should also hear a bit/hint of it in the surround left and center. Some mixes do this but most don't. Both of these DVD-A titles do this well. My only complaints are in Hotel California where in a few spots you could tell where the song was cut together. I'm also glad I did not mount my surrounds up on the wall too! This would have destroyed the soundstage and imaging. I must admit that I love the ambiance of live recordings. You can really tell with these DVD-A titles that you are in a deadened room. I like the openness of stage performances, it seems more earthy and less plastic. I'm eager to try some of the Telarc classical discs recorded in large halls.

    Two thumbs up though. Now that I've experienced this, I don't think I will be listening to redbooks any time soon. :T :T

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  • Nick M
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    My first DVD-A purchases!

    Made my first purchases tonight on Amazon.

    Eagles - Hotel California, DVD-A
    Sting - Brand New Day, DVD-A

    Can't wait to get 'em!
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  • junior77blue
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    So, there's no widescreen version of hell freeze's over?

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  • Foxman
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    Originally posted by Nicholas Mosher
    For some titles there are so many formats its almost confusing.

    Looking around at purchasing Hell Freezes Over, I've found the following...

    1. Red Book (Which I own)
    2. DVD-V (4:3 Frame) 5.1 DD Audio
    3. DVD-V (4:3 Frame) 5.1 DTS Audio
    4. 5.1 DTS (Audio Only)

    Also available is Hotel California in DVD-A format...
    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! :rant:

    I've got to be very careful in making my selection...
    I guess I need the DTS DVD-V for the Hell Freezes Over performance, and the DVD-A for the high-rez Eagles experience. ;lx :roll:

    Hell freezes over is the one that made me realize I needed to be more careful about what I bought. That disk might be the most confusing of all. When all was said and done I ended up with the 5.1 DTS only and am still miffed about it. The sound is great, but why would I have purchased a DTS only when I could have had the same audio quality with the video to match at the same money? Man that still sucks :M

    Guess I need to get over it.

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  • Chris D
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    Yeah, I question the new dual-disc thing too, ESPECIALLY with me hearing stuff like "not conforming to CD standards". Seems they're dooming the format before they even release it.

    Now hybrid SACD's... I've had some good luck there.

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  • Nick M
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    For some titles there are so many formats its almost confusing.

    Looking around at purchasing Hell Freezes Over, I've found the following...

    1. Red Book (Which I own)
    2. DVD-V (4:3 Frame) 5.1 DD Audio
    3. DVD-V (4:3 Frame) 5.1 DTS Audio
    4. 5.1 DTS (Audio Only)

    Also available is Hotel California in DVD-A format...
    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! :rant:

    I've got to be very careful in making my selection...
    I guess I need the DTS DVD-V for the Hell Freezes Over performance, and the DVD-A for the high-rez Eagles experience. ;lx :roll:

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  • mitch57
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    There are alot of problems with Dual Disk Standard. No Dual Disk complies with the CD standard. I found that my Integra player would not play the CD side. It can't seem to read it or recognize the format. Also, numerous manufaturer's sites have statements about the possibility that their players will not play Dual Disks. They also mention the fact that they will not warranty their players against defects caused by Dual Disks.

    Denon and Integra/Onkyo as well as many others have these statements on their websites'.

    The DVD side of the Judas Priest album is stereo only.

    IMO I think the Dual Disk format sucks! Unless things improve with this format, I won't be buying them anymore.

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  • Chris D
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    Just curious. I noticed that the new Judas Priest album is available in Dual Disc. I've never been a Judas Priest fan, but this just made me wonder what they were referring to, if it was the DVD-A version of a hybrid SACD. I saw the album in BB today--I think it's just DVD on the back side, not DVD-A. They specifically state on the case that the CD may not play in some CD players since it doesn't conform to CD standards. Odd.

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  • mitch57
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    Chris,

    From what I've seen it varies from label to label. Some disks are CD on one side and DVD-A and DVD-V on the other. However, most of the ones I have seen are CD on one side and DVD-V with 5.1 Dolby Digital on the other side. I have even seen some with CD on one side and what they call "Enhanced PCM Stereo" on the DVD side.

    What really sucks is that if it's anything but DVD-A on the DVD side the player won't automatically play the Dolby Digital track. You have to go into the menu of the DVD disk and select Dolby Digital or surround sound in order for the player to see it as Dolby Digital DVD.

    So far I have not been impressed with the Dual Disk format. Originally I assumed that the DVD side would always contain a DVD-A soundtrack. But I see now that most labels don't contain a DVD-A soundtrack but contain either "Enhanced PCM Stereo" or Dolby Digital surround sound.

    Read the back of the Disk carefully. If it's truly a DVD-A recording on the DVD side it will say something like "DVD SIDE: Entire album in Advanced Resolution Surround - 96KHz/24-bit and Advanced Resolution Stereo - 96KHz/24-bit." Also look for the DVD Audio symbol. If you don't see that then it's not DVD-A on the DVD side.

    Hope that helps.

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  • Chris D
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    So does Dual disc mean CD and DVD-A? Or CD and DVD-V?

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  • Brandon B
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    Originally posted by jaakan
    A few CD players can't play the CD layer of SACDs hybrids, there is already talk of the same problem with "Dual Disc"

    Meridian on DualDisc
    http://www.stereophile.com/news/122704meridian/
    Oddly, my pioneer DVD deck can't play the CD layer of SACDs. I don't need it to, but it should play them as it is supposed to play redbook CDs.

    BB

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  • NMyTree
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    Well, finally after buying three Fleetwood Mac-Rumors DVD-Audio discs and returning them promptly, (All three) which were scratched and scuffed beyond reason; I bought a fourth and a miracle occured......the DVD-Audio disc is in perfect shape! Finally!!

    I have my Quad 12L in a half-assed set up and ......WOW, was I stunned by this DVD-Audio! Absolutely beautiful sound! If it sounds this good with this half-A** set-up; I can only imagine how it will sound when I have it set up with the best of my gear.

    Second Hand News just simply blows me away. So smooth.....so clear and detailed. The whole album sounds this way! I love it!

    While it was certainly a pain in my booty to get three in row, which were damaged, I'm delighted I didn't give up on finding a good one. I love DVD-Audio!

    At the same time I picked up R.E.M. -Automatic For The People. I'm equally impressed and so happy with this one. Right off the bat, "Drive " just delights my ears.

    Also picked up Pink Floyd -Dark Side Of The Moon SACD. My DVD player doesn't do SACD, even though this disc is a hybrid, I'll wait till I get a SACD player, before playing it.

    My DVD-Audio collection is starting to grow a litte. Over the last four months I've also picked up Grateful Dead- American Beauty, Ray Brown- Soular Energy, The Fix- 1011 Woodland, Peter Frampton - Frampton Comes Alive (25th Anniversary) and Neil Young's Harvest.

    More to come. I have quite a few DVD-A on my list.

    I'm also looking forward to Mark Knopfler's -Sailing To Philadelphia on DVD-Audio. I believe it will be released in April.

    More to come.

    Does anyone know if Fleetwood Mac-Fleetwood Mac (with Rhiannon) is available on DVD-Audio?

    If it isn't, it should be!! And....Tusk...too!
    Last edited by NMyTree; 11 March 2005, 13:26 Friday.

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  • bimmer528
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    Picked up Big Head Todd DVDA "Crimes of Passion" today at best buy.

    Sound-Fantastic

    If your a rock/r&b/Jazz type- Check out BHTM.

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  • jaakan
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    A few CD players can't play the CD layer of SACDs hybrids, there is already talk of the same problem with "Dual Disc"

    Meridian on DualDisc
    Meridian Audio Ltd. is the latest electronics maker to weigh in on the continuing DualDisc controversy.DualDiscs combine CD content on one side with a DVD on the other, making them slightly thicker than ordinary optical discs. Many DualDiscs have DVD-Audio content in one or more of the layers on the DVD side.

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  • aud19
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    Originally posted by shokhead
    If you can go with a SACD hybrid and play it anywhere vs a DVD-A and only play it on your home player,it seems the SACD would be the way to go.
    DVD-A is moving to the "Dual Disc" format which has "both a CD side and a DVD side, allowing artists to create in exciting new ways using audio, video and computer content -- all on a single two-sided disc."

    See this link for more info:


    Also, check out this link for one person's views on which format is better:


    Jason

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  • jaakan
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    I have Magnepans MG12s for 4 channel Listening and for 2 channel listening I use Stax SR34s. My picks tests the limits of a system and sound good on a hand full of system that I have setup and or heard.

    SACDs
    Pink F... : Darkside of the Moon
    Fleetwood Mac : Rumours

    DVDAs
    Blue Man Group : Audio
    The Crystal Method : Legion of Boom
    Bjork : Vespertine
    Studio Voodoo : Studio Voodoo

    Here my short wish list
    the real Quad version of Darkside of the Moon
    Jimi Hendrix : Electric Ladyland
    and a good surround sound version of The Planets

    Later Jaakan

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  • shokhead
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    If you can go with a SACD hybrid and play it anywhere vs a DVD-A and only play it on your home player,it seems the SACD would be the way to go.

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  • aud19
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    Originally posted by aud19
    I receieved Santana's Shaman, Sheryl Crow's Globe Sessions and Eagles Hotel California DVD-A's for Xmas! Haven't listened yet but will give my impressions when I've had the chance.

    I think I'll pick up Sinatra at the Sands and Bucky Pizzarelli's Swing Live myself as well.
    Well I got the Sinatra disc this afternoon but no Swing Live, i'll have to order that in next week. I did also pick up Santana's Supernatural, can't wait to give all my new discs a listen! :P

    Jason

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  • Spearmint
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    Fantastic thread...

    I have bought several SACD's & DVD-A's and at the moment contemplating Steely Dan's "Gaucho" but not sure if to go with the SACD or DVD-A version.

    Interesting comments in Bearcat99's post

    The Absolute Sound did a nice comparison of the SACD and DVD-A versions of Elton John's GYBR and Steely Dan's Gaucho in the August/September issue. They liked the SACD of Gaucho and the DVD-A of GYBR, although they said there were differences in the mastering of each that didn't make it a head-to-head comparison of the 2 formats.
    Do any others have a preference for which format is the better, I have heard the SACD version, and is the one I was going to buy, but seeing it is also available as DVD-A, just not sure, as I don't know anyone with the DVD-A version.

    Also agree with others about Roxy Music "Avalon" a step above the HDCD version and also Diana Krell "When I look in your eyes" fantastic recording.

    Another one I purchased yesterday was Harry Connick JR "We are in love" SACD stereo, this is a fantasic recording as is the CD, although the SACD has another level of detail. The whole disc is a good listen, and tracks 6 & 7 have the added advantage of me using when I evaluate stereo systems.

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  • aud19
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    I receieved Santana's Shaman, Sheryl Crow's Globe Sessions and Eagles Hotel California DVD-A's for Xmas! Haven't listened yet but will give my impressions when I've had the chance.

    I think I'll pick up Sinatra at the Sands and Bucky Pizzarelli's Swing Live myself as well.

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  • dave
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    In agreement with Nickel Creek I own both of thier releases on SACD, as well as the one by Chris Thile which is Nickel Creeks Mandolin player all 3 of these SACDs are highly recommended if you are into kind of a progressive bluegrass.

    Elton John GBYBR is much better on SACD that that of its redbook CD predicessor and if you already enjoy the previously mentioned SACD, then you will more than likely enjoy,
    Madman Across the Water and Honky Chateau as well. These are remastered every bit as well as GBYBR.

    A must for those Clapton fans is the new release of The Layla Sessions on SACD
    like Eat a Peach and Live at Filmore East by the Allman Brothers, this newest incarnation of Layla Sessions BLOWS AWAY any of the previously issued cd media

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  • kode3
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    Originally posted by aud19
    Metallica - This probably the first DVD-A that I couldn't actually pick a clear winner between the 5.1 vs 2-channel tracks. They both sounded awesome! The 5.1 mix sounds great, surrounding you with a full onslaught of heavy metal fury. It's very well mixed meaning the surrounds are used to make a bigger soundstage and ocassional throw in the odd effect for added drama, nothing gimmicky just auditory goodness. The 2-channel was just as good sacrifing some of that room filling surround for clearer sound. It was especially evident on intro's to songs where there was maybe just a couple of imstruments and the rumbling vocals and then the rise hits you like a brick wall. A very nice sounding brick wall

    I agree, I just picked up the DVD-A. I think it's great, I really enjoy #8, it's really clear. The powers that control DVD-A just need to make more titles! I want to buy them, but there hard to find and a lot of artists I want are not on it yet

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  • Foxman
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    This is an older thread but maybe someone can benefit here. In my signature it lists my Hi REz music. Click on that and youll see what I have and prefer.

    I don't recall seeing anyone mention Nickle Creek and can say that it is fabulous. Both SACD's that I have I rank as a 10 along with DSOTM. Allison Krause Live at Union Station someone did mention and it is very good as well.

    I just recently purchased the Eric Claptopn / BB King "Riding with the King". I love this disk! Instant classic and is ranked a bit low, I need to update it.

    I also highly recomend the Metalica and Linkin Park if you like Hard Rock. The Linkin Park I highly recomend because of it's insane use of the surround speakers.

    I wasnt blown away with the Police, Billy Joel, Blue Oyster Cult or the Aerosmith. The Elton John GBYBR was very good and will be getting two of his new SACD releases in the next day or two along with two Eric Claptons.

    Roger Waters "The Wall Live in Berline" is fun for its variety of lead vocals, but really I think I would have enjoyed the video more as this concert in SACD doesnt take as much advantage of surround as I would like and sometimes live recordings are hard to appreciate on a high quality recording (at least to me) and this is one of those kinds.

    I never owned a Steely Dan CD or anything until these two I have Guacho SACD and Two against Nature DVDA. Sound wise these are excellent content wise I prefer Gaucho to the Two against Nature.

    All for now. :T

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  • Bing Fung
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    Dave, wish you were here would be nice in SACD or DVD-A :T

    Its been years since I listened to Jeff Beck Blow by Blow 8)

    I really have been listening to mt 2 Steely Dans on DVD-A of late, just becuase of the sonic punch of the bass, and they simple sound awesome in Multi Channel sound.

    I agree Burke, I find when I listening and watching a DVD Music Video, I tend to like the PCM stereo track because the performers are visually in front of you, so when Bongos in you left ear appear, it's wierd to say the least. However when it's a properly done SACD/DVD-A it feels as if I have big powerfull head phones on, where the sound field is all around me :T Some are so good they make the main speakers seem as if they are 10 feet wide, IE the sound emulates somewhere between the left main and left surround.

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  • dave
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    Glad You scored on a copy of this one Bing! I too am in agreement with the superior
    way they did the surround mix on DSOTM I own the disc in the Mo-Fi ultra/disc gold
    and also on SACD and I really do prefer the sound quality of the SACD It's more dynamic. Heres one to be on the lookout for, I've heard that "Wish You Were Here"
    is supposed to be released sometime in the future. Has anyone noticed how many things are sterting to be released on SACD??? theres a lot of 'The Kinks' material being
    released even a George Harrison concert called George Harrison/Live In Japan was released a while back. On the other side of the coin I picked up a DVD Audio disc a couple of weeks ago, Paul Simon/Your The One. I picked it up the same time as
    Aaron Neville/Nature Boy on DVD audio the recording on both of these is super however I am in complete agreement with your statement regarding Nature Boy,
    after a couple of tracks his voice gets on my nerves as well, its too bad because the
    disc sounds like it was painstakingly put together. Anyway also check out Jeff Beck/
    Blow by Blow on SACD It's a vast improvement over its redbook counterpart.

    Have Fun!!!

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  • Burke Strickland
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    Originally posted by Bing Fung
    Im not sure 2 channel only pundants would like the multichannel mix, however I liked it very much. It reminded me of when I seen Pink floyd in concert, they played in their Stadium surround sound, and this album remined me of it.
    While I usually do not like music mixes where the surround channels have instruments and voices popping up in them instead of just giving us the ambiance of the performing space, "Dark Side of the Moon" is one album where such a surround mix is very effective. It isn't "cheating" for the sound engineers to mix it that way, since as you point out, that is the way Pink Floyd actually performed the set in concert.

    I hate it, though, when I see a video of a performance such as the Eagles' "Hell Freezes Over" and clearly see all the instruments on stage up front, and then hear guitars and percussion from the rear speakers. That's when they've gone too far being "creative", IMO.

    Burke

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  • Bing Fung
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    Hey Dave, Yeah, i thought I seen it there in SACD, but it must have sold as it was there no longer, so I bought this DTS disk. It's pretty good, but I bet not as good as the Hybrid SACD.

    Funny you should ask about DSOTM. :lol: I picked that up today as well. It really sounds like a different album doesn't it? Familiar, yet some how new. Finally I have the resolution to clearly make out what Roger Waters is mumbling about so maniacaly in the back ground

    I only listened to it breifly, however I felt myself wishing I would have had this version for my mispent youth... I mean that original LP on my father's console hi fi stereo transported me to places I have never been before while listening, to have the multi channel and my system now would have been almost deadly in proportion

    Im not sure 2 channel only pundants would like the multichannel mix, however I liked it very much. It reminded me of when I seen Pink floyd in concert, they played in their Stadium surround sound, and this album remined me of it.

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  • dave
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    Oh, one more thing, My SACD of the Police does give you the choices of,
    SACD Multi/Ch. SACD Stereo, or you can play it on your CD player as well.
    this disc is also at Best Buy and they have alot of copies available.

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  • dave
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    Bing, You're not mistaken, I own a copy of The Police "every breath you take"
    on SACD and it's a hybrid to boot! now on another note, did you ever find a copy of Pink Floyds DSOTM??? the reason I am asking is there are about 10 copies of it at the local Best Buy and YES it really does blow away all it's
    previous releases. You might check Best Buy out. Another SACD thats worthy
    of looking into is The Allman Brothers "Eat a Peach" and "Live at Filmore East"
    both of these recordings are above and beyond any past recording of these
    discs. Still I have to say my favorite sounding SACD is Mark 'O' Connor
    "The American Seasons" this is a wonderful recording.

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  • Bing Fung
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    OK, I thought I seen the above album on SACD, however I was mistaken, A&B only had it in that DTS Audio. So I bought it.

    I think it sounds OK, I'm not crazy abou the Multi CHannel Audio on this one, However my system is in a disaray and half assembled right now, so it may not be a fair assement.

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  • Bing Fung
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    Thomas, I'm very intrigued with that "River of Sorrow"

    I certainly remember Sheffield Labs Direct to Disk LPs, I remember them being around $50 for one back in the late 70's early 80s (reg LP = $9- $12). They were all the rage for those fotunate enough to get or afford them.


    Jimmy, nice to see you're a big fan of Spyro gyra, I really dig them too, same goes for Peter White :yesnod: May have to look for those. I know our stores in town don't have them. I have been looking forward to visiting my buddy in Calgary and doing some SACD/DVD-A shopping there.

    BearCat, has it been 5 months that I have owned a Universal player? :E My but how the time flys! Welcome to the guide and thanks for the contributions.


    Here is a strange one. I saw the Police "Every Breath You Take" in what looked to be a DVD-A at A&B sound.



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    I was so excited until I studied it some more to realize it is not a DVD-A persay, rather its a DTS / DVD(?) Whats up with this? Would it sound OK? Needless to say I didn't buy it until I found out more. I absolutely love this album and desparately want it in the newer formats. I seen it on SACD, however really wanted it on DVD-A for the extras.... Also I heard the SACD does not have a Multi channel layer which I'm kinda in to right now.

    I can only imagine how good the title song "Wrapped around your finger" sounds... The Drum beat and cymbals have created a lasting memorable tympanic work in that song, it has got to be one of my favorites

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  • Bearcat99
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    Okay so this is my first post here and its been like 5 months since Bing asked if there was a website that listed all the SACDs or DVD-A's made, but.....this website has an extensive list of SACD's and DVD-A's. Plus it has reviews and they really seem to be in the know on upcoming releases.

    High Fidelity Review

    Hope this is useful.

    Personally, I really like Norah Jones' Come Away With Me on SACD. I keep waiting for Feels Like Home to come out on SACD so I don't end up owning 2 copies like I do with Come Away With Me but no luck yet. I like the improved "no sweetspot seating required" soundstage because of the center speaker.

    I also have both the stereo SACD and a "20-bit" remastered CD of Glenn Gould playing Bach's Partita Nos 1 and 2 on piano. The one thing I noticed with the SACD was a "blacker" background - it was like all the background noise had been wiped away. That pretty much sold me on SACD. Of course I own a Sony player so no DVD-A for me just yet.

    The Absolute Sound did a nice comparison of the SACD and DVD-A versions of Elton John's GYBR and Steely Dan's Gaucho in the August/September issue. They liked the SACD of Gaucho and the DVD-A of GYBR, although they said there were differences in the mastering of each that didn't make it a head-to-head comparison of the 2 formats.

    Looking forward to many more posts!

    Matt

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  • glangston@socal
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    Looking at it.

    Originally posted by NMyTree
    Has anyone heard Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road on DVD-A?

    Is it an improvement?

    I have the Remaster Redbook CD and I'm very disappointed :M . The sound sucks barbwire.

    Most of the Elton John Remasters are very good, but this one really leaves a lot to be desired.
    I always thought the vinyl sounded good and eventually got a half-speed mastered version of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Don't have the CD and doubt I'll be getting the DVD A. His Greatest Hits album sounded very good too.

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  • jimmyp58
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    Didn't see these posted (for you jazz enthusiasts):

    Brian Bromberg - Jaco (DVD-A)
    Dave Koz - The Dance (DVD-A)
    Pieces of a Dream - No Assembly Required (SACD)
    David Sanborn - timeagain (both DVD-A & SACD --- I actually like the SACD better)
    Spyro Gyra - In Modern Times (SACD)
    Spyro Gyra - Original Cinema (SACD)
    Spyro Gyra - The Deep End (SACD)
    Gerald Veasley - Velvet (SACD)
    Peter White - Glow (SACD)

    Enjoy!

    Jim

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  • aud19
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    Seem to remember reading a few good reviews when it came out. Haven't heard it myself though...

    Jason

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  • NMyTree
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    Has anyone heard Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road on DVD-A?

    Is it an improvement?

    I have the Remaster Redbook CD and I'm very disappointed :M . The sound sucks barbwire.

    Most of the Elton John Remasters are very good, but this one really leaves a lot to be desired.
    Last edited by NMyTree; 31 July 2004, 15:42 Saturday.

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  • aud19
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    Yes Sony, SACD. Can't play that on mt Denon 1600 :M. Been wanting to hear Yo Yo Ma in high-res forever... :cry:

    Jason

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  • ThomasW
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    For those who's tastes are a somewhat out of the mainstream, (meaning difficult listening) and have fairly high resolution speakers, this is an astounding recording.

    For those "mature" :wink: enough to remember the original Sheffield Labs Direct to Disk LPs, this is a 2 track, direct to disc, DSD recording


    "River of Sorrow" Immortal Chinese Instruments. [FIM SACD 032]
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    Not only a virtuoso recording, but a virtuoso performance as well



    Yo-Yo Ma's "Solo" album is jaw dropping [Sony Classical SS 64114]

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