Spoiled by Multichannel Hi Resolution Music

I have similar feelings, but unfortunately availability of MC music records is limited. Many DVD-A and SACD titles are out of print, and if you are sane enough not to spend all your income on overpriced used staff from e-bay, your only option is downloading torrents. I do not see any interest from major labels in BD audio either. So there are not many options to get MC records.

You can always try simulated surround (Dolby or Neo) with your regular CDs. Some of them sound very good that way.

I've just started listening to multi-channel recordings after years of protest that they're not the same as a good 2-channel mex. I'm impressed. Actually, I was initially against surround music with the implementation of the various Dolby/Neo on 2-channel sources. But true 5.1 mixes from the studio impress me so far. I also have a new 5 speaker setup that likely helps a fair bit on the presentation.

So far Porcupine Tree, The Incident 5.1 DVD and Pink Floyd, Momentary Lapse of Reason 5.1 DVD-A are what I've enjoyed. I can't get my copy of Dark Side of the Moon 5.1 DVD-A to work.

I presume that AMLoR 5.1 is a faux-surround upmix? AFAIK no true 5.1 mix was ever released in any format...

shinksma

I generally like discrete surround mixes when they are available, but it has in no way spoiled my enjoyment of two-channel content. I even have a decent amount of mono content that I enjoy listening to.

I was totally unaware of hi-def multi-channel music until I opened the AIX sampler included with my Oppo BDP-83. WOW! A whole new world of music.

I am now a dedicated convert. As others have mentioned, I just wish that there was a greater selection available.

If only the industry people were a little more attentive to the potential of SACD. Look at Sony, releasing ES players while cutting down production.

I do not think that any legacy MC format will survive. The only potential physical media for MC audio is BD. Almost every home will have BD player and some sort of surround setup within year or two (price for HTIB is low enough already). That would be a target market for premium music content. Basic content will be on-line only compressed stereo, targeting mobile devices users.

Before I purchased my new speakers, I thought that Multi channel was better then 2 channel releases. But since I purchased the new speakers, I find myself listening to much more 2 channel. On SACD being better then CD...depends on the original transfer material. If it is a much older recording, sometimes I like the CD better then the SCAD, 2 channel version. If it is a real bad recording then I would prefer the multi channel recording. It will hide the flaws of the room, recording, speakers and equipment. On BD Audio…bring it on

I really enjoy (prefer) my MC high rez collection over stereo any day of the week, but, if a source stereo CD is mastered well, I also enjoy playing it back with Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Neural THX on my Pioneer Elite VSX-01TXH. Aside from the obvious separation issues, Dolby did a pretty decent job with PLII and many of my stereo CD's sound really good this way.

Just tonite I popped my 2 ch Boston SACD into my DV-58AV. The 58 was set to send DSD to the receiver over HDMI. I set the 01 so that it displayed SACD+DDPL II MS. The resulting sound-field was really incredible in my living room after tweaking the 3 available settings within PL II. I much preferred it over stereo.

Where I really like stereo listening is with headphones. I have some Grado SR-225's, Sennheiser HD-595's, and some Ultimate ear Triple Fi 10's.......all perform well for my stereo needs.