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post #6121 of 7670
10/5/12 at 7:41am
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Originally Posted by bfreedma View Post

Might want to check Amazon from time to time. Your post triggered me to check and they had one new copy available, and a few used.
Needless to say, I scooped up the new one smile.gif Sorry Dan.


biggrin.gif I snoozed so biggie..Congrats

Dan
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post #6122 of 7670
10/5/12 at 8:02am
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Originally Posted by Djoel View Post

biggrin.gif I snoozed so biggie..Congrats
Dan

I feel guilty (a little) so just rechecked Amazon. Still showing one available for under $30 if you want to grab it.

Ben
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post #6123 of 7670
10/5/12 at 8:55am
Dan-$30 is a good price-you should jump on that. Dust off that wallet and clean off the cobwebs and step up biggrin.gif.
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post #6124 of 7670
10/5/12 at 9:15am
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Originally Posted by bfreedma View Post

I feel guilty (a little) so just rechecked Amazon. Still showing one available for under $30 if you want to grab it.
Ben

Thanks I'll look at it, and think about it..smile.gif Unless someone comes along to twist my arm

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Originally Posted by holt7153 View Post

Dan-$30 is a good price-you should jump on that. Dust off that wallet and clean off the cobwebs and step up biggrin.gif.

Speak of the devil biggrin.gif

The thing is Steve you know you can't just buy one disc wink.gif, I have a ton of crap in my Amazon cart and I always justify the arm full of purchased item with gee I'm saving on shipping.. biggrin.gif
Next thing you know my gal is giving me the one eye look, "oh I thought you said we did go eat to blah, blah because you said yo didn't have any money" rolleyes.gif And you know I want that Radio Head Blu Ray Fo Sho tongue.gif

I'm considering selling my vinyl collection once and for all, thus uncluttering space, and loosing up soft cash , but I tend to like the sound of vinyl as well. What a conundrum.

Boy am I easly sway

Dan
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post #6125 of 7670
10/5/12 at 9:27am
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I have a ton of crap in my Amazon cart

I hear you also have a 3rd set of Sierra Towers in that Amazon cart eek.gifwink.gif
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post #6126 of 7670
10/5/12 at 10:23am
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Originally Posted by scirica View Post

So...after a few SACD , hi-rez file downloads and blu-ray audio purchases, I've come full circle...
I do appreciate that in most cases where they go back to the original masters the updated releases are indeed superior and a joy to listen to. However, I've also decided that the difference for STEREO re-issues is really not so incrementally appreciable as to warrant spending so much on albums that I already own in a CD version. However, I am becoming a big fan of well-done 5.1 surround remixes. These are the ones I have found to be a fantastic upgrade from the originals:
Patricia Barber - Modern Cool. PureAudio Blu-ray. Audio only with 5.1 surround and stereo options. Truly the go-to disc in my collection now.
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms (SACD 9871498) 20th Anniversary. 5.1 remix and stereo options.
Norah Jones - Come Away with Me (SACD) CAPP-042 Analogue Productions. 5.1 surround. This is the brand new release of her catalog by AP. I like this one because of the surround mix, but honestly the other two albums I bought from the same set are stereo only and while nice mixes, not really worth $30 each. Originals are fine.
And a couple of stereo releases I do think are worth the money:
Getz-Gilberto - (SACD) Stereo only. Analogue Productions CVRJ 8545 SA. This disc I own in at least three issues, and one stereo mix that truly is worth the money. The space and breathy vocals are wonderful.
And one more stereo release that I did buy, and which was very expensive: Dire Straits Love Over Gold. It's the SACD-SHM release. My go to late night disc. Priceless

I looked for this on Amazon, but can't find it. I know it is available on Acoustic Sounds, but I get free shipping on Amazon!

Also, regarding these new Blu-ray music discs, I say bring them on! I like how one can actually afford them, compared to the current used prices for all the good DVD-Audio titles out there.
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post #6127 of 7670
10/5/12 at 4:45pm
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Originally Posted by mtrot View Post

I looked for this on Amazon, but can't find it. I know it is available on Acoustic Sounds, but I get free shipping on Amazon!
Also, regarding these new Blu-ray music discs, I say bring them on! I like how one can actually afford them, compared to the current used prices for all the good DVD-Audio titles out there.

I have Amazon Prime as well, so I always look there first!
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post #6128 of 7670
10/6/12 at 12:09pm
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Originally Posted by scirica View Post

So...after a few SACD , hi-rez file downloads and blu-ray audio purchases, I've come full circle...
I do appreciate that in most cases where they go back to the original masters the updated releases are indeed superior and a joy to listen to. However, I've also decided that the difference for STEREO re-issues is really not so incrementally appreciable as to warrant spending so much on albums that I already own in a CD version. However, I am becoming a big fan of well-done 5.1 surround remixes.

In my early SACD buying days (2003-2007 or so), I would buy just about anything that came out on SACD that seemed remotely interesting to me, 2 channel or MCH, and 'upgraded' several 2 channel CDs. However, I found that while MCH was always (to me) worth the effort and expense, many 2 channel SACDs were little different in SQ to the CDs (caveat being "those titles I already have"). These days, I'll still buy a 2 channel SACD if the price is reasonably close to the CD, but only for stuff I don't already have. 'Upgrades' must include a MCH mix for me to consider it, unless there is persuasive enough info that a re-release has a significant increase in SQ or a compelling remix.

MCH is what drew me to SACD and DVD-A, and that remains the case today more than ever (with BD now joining the fray).
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post #6129 of 7670
10/6/12 at 1:11pm
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Originally Posted by Ovation View Post

In my early SACD buying days (2003-2007 or so), I would buy just about anything that came out on SACD that seemed remotely interesting to me, 2 channel or MCH, and 'upgraded' several 2 channel CDs. However, I found that while MCH was always (to me) worth the effort and expense, many 2 channel SACDs were little different in SQ to the CDs (caveat being "those titles I already have"). These days, I'll still buy a 2 channel SACD if the price is reasonably close to the CD, but only for stuff I don't already have. 'Upgrades' must include a MCH mix for me to consider it, unless there is persuasive enough info that a re-release has a significant increase in SQ or a compelling remix.
MCH is what drew me to SACD and DVD-A, and that remains the case today more than ever (with BD now joining the fray).

Well said, and exactly in line with my thinking. smile.gif
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post #6130 of 7670
10/6/12 at 1:13pm
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Originally Posted by Ovation View Post

These days, I'll still buy a 2 channel SACD if the price is reasonably close to the CD, but only for stuff I don't already have. .

Same here.
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post #6131 of 7670
10/6/12 at 3:34pm
I started to post this in 2 channel, but thought you guys here would be more interested. Its an article on music in Afganistan. Look for the group Tears of the Sun. Lead singer is a looker!

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2012/10/06/kabul-school-of-rock-muslims/1615751/

Very interesting article. I hope they are succesful.
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post #6132 of 7670
10/6/12 at 6:50pm
1) Neil Young's Americana on BluRay 24/192, 2 channel PCM

Might as well own everything he puts out.smile.gif

2) The 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts on BluRay.

I saw this for the first time tonight on Palladia in DD 5.1 and it was very good. Ordered the BR for the DTS HD MA - should be excellent.

3) Musicares Tribute to Neil Young on BluRay.

Bought it primarily for the DTS HD MA track of Norah Jones singing Tell Me Why -- $17 well spent.wink.gif
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post #6133 of 7670
10/6/12 at 8:52pm
Just bought:

John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman Verve SACD

This SACD always looked interesting but it was listed as mono. Then I read a bit more and tracks 1-6 are mono and tracks 7-12 done in stereo.

While I'm on a roll wink.gif.

Keb’ Mo’ - The Door SACD

I have the Keb' Mo' Just Like You SACD which sounds excellent. So I thought I would add this title which has excellent reviews as well on sa-cd.net

Bill
Edited by Bill Mac - 10/6/12 at 10:01pm
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post #6134 of 7670
10/6/12 at 9:09pm
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Originally Posted by Bill Mac View Post

Just bought:
John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman Verve SACD
This SACD always looked interesting but it was listed as mono. Then I read a bit more and tracks 1-6 are mono and tracks 7-12 done in stereo.
Bill


Hey Bill

I got this one, the recording is pretty good, I just couldn't get Hartman's singing after a while. I hope you dig it more than I did. sorry to put a damper on this tittle, I should give it anther go thou.

Dan
Edited by Djoel - 10/7/12 at 5:24pm
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post #6135 of 7670
10/6/12 at 9:45pm
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Originally Posted by Djoel View Post

Hey Bill
I got this one, the recording is pretty good, I just couldn't get Hartman's singing after a while. I hope you dig it more than I did. sorry to put a pamper on this tittle, I should give it anther go thou.
Dan

Hey Dan,

I was wondering about the vocals as well. But the SACD was only $12.49 shipped so I figured why not. The reviews on sa-cd.net were very good as well.

Bill
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post #6136 of 7670
10/7/12 at 6:40am
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Originally Posted by Djoel View Post

Thanks for the info. Look it that, down to earth prices to boot eek.gif, Hey how are those new Dali treating you, any picture on AVS?
Dan
Dan, the Dalis are treating me very well indeed, thnx. The Salk Soundscapes inspired me to upgrade to 3 way speakers with woofers and I'm not disappointed! A not-so great cell phone pic is posted on a thread here:
http://www.avsforum.com/t/1432126/should-i-buy-a-denon-avp-a1hdci-now#post_22456420
Once I get the new HT cabinet I'll take some better pics.

I can't seem to post a pic or do embedded links or emoticons today.
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post #6137 of 7670
10/7/12 at 7:31am
Magical Mystery Tour[The DTS HD MA track's amazingly good]
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post #6138 of 7670
10/7/12 at 7:40am
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Originally Posted by Bill Mac View Post

Just bought:
John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman Verve SACD
This SACD always looked interesting but it was listed as mono. Then I read a bit more and tracks 1-6 are mono and tracks 7-12 done in stereo.
While I'm on a roll wink.gif.
Keb’ Mo’ - The Door SACD
I have the Keb' Mo' Just Like You SACD which sounds excellent. So I thought I would add this title which has excellent reviews as well on sa-cd.net
Bill

"Just Like You" is an old favorite of mine and I could imagine that it would translate well to SACD. May have to pick that one up. Also going to look at some of my old blues CD's to see what's availabe. (Coltrane, Miles, Getz, Oscar Peterson, etc...)
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post #6139 of 7670
10/7/12 at 9:26am
"Norah Jones - Come Away with Me (SACD) CAPP-042 Analogue Productions. 5.1 surround. This is the brand new release of her catalog by AP."

This title had already been released and is still available for about $15 ... I wonder why AP is releasing their version?? Remixed ... again? [scratches head]
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post #6140 of 7670
10/7/12 at 9:40am
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Originally Posted by WillyJ View Post

The 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts on BluRay.
I saw this for the first time tonight on Palladia in DD 5.1 and it was very good. Ordered the BR for the DTS HD MA - should be excellent.

Thanks for the heads up about this--I didn't know it was out on BR. Bluray.com says "for a music release, this is most definitely a reference quality disc."
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post #6141 of 7670
10/7/12 at 12:26pm
^^
The Bonnie Raitt, CSN and Simon & Garfunkel bits should be really good in DTS HD MA. It's also a lot of music for the price.
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post #6142 of 7670
10/7/12 at 3:01pm
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Originally Posted by pepar View Post

"Norah Jones - Come Away with Me (SACD) CAPP-042 Analogue Productions. 5.1 surround. This is the brand new release of her catalog by AP."
This title had already been released and is still available for about $15 ... I wonder why AP is releasing their version?? Remixed ... again? [scratches head]

The original Come Away with Me SACD is not known for very good overall SQ. From what I have read the APO SACD is much better inregard to SQ over the original. All of the APO Norah Jones SACDs and LPs have been remastered by Kevin Gray.

From the APO Come Away with Me SACD product description.

Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original source recordings!

Bill
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post #6143 of 7670
10/7/12 at 3:51pm
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Originally Posted by holt7153 View Post

Same here.

Hate to be a me too but that's how I feel.

MCH recordings already have a small enough audience as it stands. But 2 channel SACD are going for an even smaller target audience - those who consider red book audio not of sufficient quality for their tastes or perhaps an opportunity to obtain a copy of a title that was remixed for the new release, with presumably improved AQ.

As an aside when they produce a 2 channel SACD are they going back to the multitrack masters (if so why only do two channels since one would presume the artist has to be involved in making sure the original mixing decisions are being followed) or are they just taking the final 2 channel master, cleaning that up digitally and re-issuing?
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post #6144 of 7670
10/7/12 at 4:58pm
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Originally Posted by lchiu7 View Post


As an aside when they produce a 2 channel SACD are they going back to the multitrack masters (if so why only do two channels since one would presume the artist has to be involved in making sure the original mixing decisions are being followed) or are they just taking the final 2 channel master, cleaning that up digitally and re-issuing?

For them to go "back" to the multitrack masters would require a remix going forward. They just don't do that for stereo.

Jeff
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post #6145 of 7670
10/7/12 at 4:58pm
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Originally Posted by Bill Mac View Post

The original Come Away with Me SACD is not known for very good overall SQ. From what I have read the APO SACD is much better inregard to SQ over the original. All of the APO Norah Jones SACDs and LPs have been remastered by Kevin Gray.
From the APO Come Away with Me SACD product description.
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original source recordings!
Bill
Interesting!! We will need to A/B them!

Jeff
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post #6146 of 7670
10/7/12 at 5:32pm
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Originally Posted by SoundofMind View Post

Dan, the Dalis are treating me very well indeed, thnx. The Salk Soundscapes inspired me to upgrade to 3 way speakers with woofers and I'm not disappointed! A not-so great cell phone pic is posted on a thread here:
http://www.avsforum.com/t/1432126/should-i-buy-a-denon-avp-a1hdci-now#post_22456420
Once I get the new HT cabinet I'll take some better pics.
I can't seem to post a pic or do embedded links or emoticons today.


That's awesome SOM, they look a lot lager than the Helicons I bet they some amazing.

Thanks for sharing.


Dan
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post #6147 of 7670
10/7/12 at 10:52pm
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Originally Posted by holt7153 View Post

Dan-$30 is a good price-you should jump on that. Dust off that wallet and clean off the cobwebs and step up biggrin.gif.

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I would love to get my hands on Fear of a Blank Planet, I love that title which is a take on Public Enemy's 3rd album pretty cool.
DJoel

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Originally Posted by bfreedma View Post

Might want to check Amazon from time to time. Your post triggered me to check and they had one new copy available, and a few used.
Needless to say, I scooped up the new one smile.gif Sorry Dan.

As a previous post stated, this is available from Burningshed for about half Amazon's price:

https://www.burningshed.com/store/porcupinetree/

I bought Fear Of Blank Planet DVD-A at both Amazon then Burningshed along with The Incident DVD-A. Nothing like collecting rare 5.1s...

I'd highly recommend Anesthetize bluray if you like PT. The DTS-HDMA 5.1 is very nice!
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post #6148 of 7670
10/8/12 at 7:25am
Might need a Steven Wilson thread. From his Twitter (@StevenWilsonHQ) "My 5.1 mix of Crimson "Larks Tongues.." is released next week, Tull "Thick as a Brick" on 5th Nov. More 5.1s on the way..."
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post #6149 of 7670
10/8/12 at 10:10am
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Originally Posted by andwhatnot View Post

Might need a Steven Wilson thread. From his Twitter (@StevenWilsonHQ) "My 5.1 mix of Crimson "Larks Tongues.." is released next week, Tull "Thick as a Brick" on 5th Nov. More 5.1s on the way..."

Not a bad idea at all to start a Steve Wilson thread. That way the first post could be setup to show all of SW's Hi-Rez releases, upcoming releases and listener reviews.

Bill
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post #6150 of 7670
10/8/12 at 10:18am
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Originally Posted by scirica View Post

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"Just Like You" is an old favorite of mine and I could imagine that it would translate well to SACD. May have to pick that one up.

I'm listening to Just Like You right now in all its 5.1 glory, it sounds excellent smile.gif. If you can find this title at a fair price definitely grab it.

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Also going to look at some of my old blues CD's to see what's availabe. (Coltrane, Miles, Getz, Oscar Peterson, etc...)

I have quite a few SACDs by all those artists and they are well worth it IMO. The JSACD of Kind of Blue is outstanding in 5.1 smile.gif.

Bill
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