Your Best sounding SACD? [Archive]

Ricardo

01-28-2010, 04:56 PM

There are a few threads on good sounding CD's and SACD's, but if you had to choose only one, which would that be?

Here's my pick:

Patricia Barber, Companion SACD (MFSL)

pitdogg2

01-28-2010, 05:04 PM

most all of the Elton Johns never had any of his stuff on CD or LP, but once i heard madman across the water I bought them all...except peachtree road

Emerson,Lake and Palmer "Brain Salad Surgery"
Allison Krauss Live is a must have and my most expensive purchase:D
Ya i know you said just one but what the heck

vc69

01-28-2010, 05:16 PM

That is a tough question. I have only a few but NIN - The Downward Spiral is my favorite. As far as best sounding... I dunno.

Fongolio

01-28-2010, 05:31 PM

Dark Side of the Moon
Allman Brothers Eat A Peach both superb

DVDA-Morph The Cat - Donald Fagen

Keiko

01-28-2010, 06:22 PM

One that really surprised me is Erich Kunzel and The Cincinnati Pops-Celtic Spectacular.
Excellent sounding SACD that really pulls you into the performance.

http://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Spectacular-Erich-Kunzel/dp/B00006771B/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1264720597&sr=8-1-catcorr

shack

01-28-2010, 06:53 PM

As far a BEST based soley on sonics...it is a tossup between Elton John, "Madman Across the Water" and Steely Dan, "Gaucho". There are many, many more very good ones...but those two stand out in my collection.

I thought seriously about the Carpenters, "Singles 1969-1981" since the sonics on that SACD are superb...but you don't seem like a Carpenters sort of guy.

And I don't care what Doro says...I don't HATE you...and besides... he is just jealous.

Ricardo

01-28-2010, 07:04 PM

I thought seriously about the Carpenters, "Singles 1969-1981" since the sonics on that SACD are superb...but you don't seem like a Carpenters sort of guy.

Got that one. It does sound great. My first slow dance was to "Close to You". Summer 1971. Her name was Laura.

shack

01-28-2010, 07:09 PM

Got that one. It does sound great. My first slow dance was to "Close to You". Summer 1971. Her name was Laura.

I hope your hands were properly around her waist, firmly on her butt...instead of that wimpy handholding slow dance...;)

F1nut

01-28-2010, 07:22 PM

Aimee Mann - Lost In Space

nooshinjohn

01-28-2010, 07:25 PM

Toss up between DSOTM and the Telarc 1812 Overture by Erich Kunzel and The Cincinnati Pops...

Aerosmith ROCKS is ok too. :p;)

hearingimpared

01-28-2010, 07:27 PM

I want that Aimee Mann SACD. What about Ziggy Stardust?

hearingimpared

01-28-2010, 07:28 PM

Toss up between DSOTM and the Telarc 1812 Overture by Erich Kunzel and The Cincinnati Pops

No offence but I found the Telarc SACD severly lacking. I think the original redbook version is much better. The LP version of it is the best.

Ricardo

01-28-2010, 07:48 PM

Nice. Keep them coming. I've got most of the Elton John's.

Jesse, how does the MFSL redbook (lost in space) compare to the SACD?

del44

01-28-2010, 07:58 PM

What about Ziggy Stardust?

I've got that one. Although I'm not a huge Bowie fan, It's a good listen.
It's hard to say which is my favorite. Madman Across the Water or Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy. How about favorite artist on SACD.:D
Have you heard Aerosmith "Toy's In The Attic". Pretty good. I like it cuz I'm an old rock n roller.

treitz3

01-28-2010, 08:32 PM

Godsmack.

Tony M

01-28-2010, 08:45 PM

I just bought some cds today and a SACD of the Carpenters Singles was in there.
My very first sacd...he he.. I do like the Carpenters Christmas CD alot so that's why I bought this. But I didn't know it was special until checking the lot out that I bought.
I bought a SACD player months and months ago and realy never had a reason to hook it up until today. I will hook it up later but was just about to see what the disc goes for online and came here first to see what was going on.I saw this thread and wondered if anybody might have mentioned this disc and sure enough it got props for quality.

I'll get back to you on my review of my best and only sacd soon.:D

hearingimpared

01-28-2010, 08:48 PM

Nice. Keep them coming. I've got most of the Elton John's.

Jesse, how does the MFSL redbook (lost in space) compare to the SACD?

Ric, Yellow Brick Road is awesome.

Keiko

01-28-2010, 08:51 PM

I got this one recently, Ricardo. Been getting a fair amount of play time in my rig. They do a pretty decent cover to Floyds, Comfortably Numb.

http://www.amazon.com/Live-at-Grand-Opera-House/dp/B0001BH2I6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1264729561&sr=8-1

beaglehead12

01-28-2010, 09:23 PM

Never a big fan but its a realy nice sacd doesnt sound like they have something to prove. Its called this right feels left by Bon Jovi.

dagame27

01-28-2010, 10:00 PM

Alison Krauss "New Favorite" and Dire Straits "Brothers In Arms"

F1nut

01-28-2010, 10:06 PM

Jesse, how does the MFSL redbook (lost in space) compare to the SACD?

Ricardo, if you mean the Redbook layer on the MFSL SACD of Lost In Space, I couldn't tell you as I've never listened to it.

What about Ziggy Stardust?

It's a major improvement over any other version I've heard and I love the music, but the sound quality is not on par with the best SACD's available. Still, I wouldn't be without it.

zingo

01-28-2010, 10:58 PM

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B002A4Q62K.jpg

Ricardo

01-28-2010, 11:00 PM

Ricardo, if you mean the Redbook layer on the MFSL SACD of Lost In Space, I couldn't tell you as I've never listened to it.

I mean this one:

http://www.tower.com/lost-in-space-aimee-mann-cd/wapi/105899549

Or is this the SACD?

TNRabbit

01-28-2010, 11:03 PM

Toss up between Yellowjackets "Time Squared" and the Telarc 1812 Overture by Erich Kunzel and The Cincinnati Pops.

Ern Dog

01-29-2010, 12:08 AM

Hayden SACD by Ray Kimber's label, IsoMike.

pitdogg2

01-29-2010, 09:47 AM

Godsmack.

AMEN GODSMACK RULES!!!

Toys in the attic is also very good ..Myself I'm more into the multi-channel SACD's although i have some 2ch SRV "Couldn't stand the weather" and "Double Trouble" are very good I just find myself leaning more for the 5.1.
Between my SACD and DVD-audio's I have guessing haven't counted probably 150 pretty much an even split. I have doubles to compare the SACD version to the DVD-A version. One of the best I have DVD-A is The Doobies "Captain and me"
It's really to bad Pink Floyd didn't do more of their stuff as i think it really lent itself to the medium.

my vote for most consistent is the Elton John's the instruments just seem to float from the channels and none overwhelm the others very well done

Erik Tracy

01-29-2010, 01:40 PM

...Allman Brothers Eat A Peach...

Really?

I have that one too - but for some reason in my rig I can't get the sound to open up compared to DSTOM. This one sounds 'dull' in comparison.

kuntasensei

01-29-2010, 05:18 PM

Nickel Creek - (self titled): Fantastic 2-channel and a surprisingly well done 5.1 mix (though I know purists will rail against it). The sound of the instruments absolutely sparkles on my gear.

Nickel Creek - This Side: A better two-channel sound than their debut, but the 5.1 mix is too heavy on surround usage. Still, a great album to have on SACD.

jmwest1970

01-29-2010, 05:54 PM

I'm really surprised that no one has mentioned Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms. Ride Across The River is amazing! A close second would be to Ray Charles' Genius Loves Company.

hearingimpared

01-29-2010, 08:21 PM

I'm really surprised that no one has mentioned Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms. Ride Across The River is amazing! A close second would be to Ray Charles' Genius Loves Company.

Seconded!

treitz3

01-29-2010, 10:20 PM

I'm really surprised that no one has mentioned Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms. Ride Across The River is amazing! A close second would be to Ray Charles' Genius Loves Company.Well, that's a standard that goes without mentioning.

If I were to choose another SACD? It would be something our brother Troy recommended to me. I had it for months but didn't listen to it until he posted about it. That SACD would be Al Di Meola, John Mc Laughlin and Paco De Lucia LIVE. The album is called "Friday Night in San Fransisco".

When a system hits that one right? They are there, in front of you, playing one HELL of a performance. Great sound, a superb performance with three of the world's greatest guitarists and a jovial spirit on stage that lets you know where it's at. :D

shack

01-30-2010, 03:21 AM

I'm really surprised that no one has mentioned Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms.

Seconded!

Well, that's a standard that goes without mentioning.

Brothers In Arms was mentioned...in post #20. I've been told it is a great SACD. Unfortunately I don't own a SACD copy of it.

pitdogg2

01-31-2010, 12:29 PM

polkatese

01-31-2010, 12:52 PM

Chris Botti - Night Session

hearingimpared

01-31-2010, 01:29 PM

What really surprises me is that none of Supertramp's material was done in SACD or DVD-A. Supertramp's (Crime of the Century) was one of MFSL's better sellers and their (supertramp's) mastering was very clean. Then again we can sit around all day and wonder why many many artist's material was never done in one of the high-rez medium's, I know I have.

I have the original LP that I bought in 1978 and it sounds awesome. I also own the 180gm pressing. "Crime of the Century" would have made one hell of an SACD.

jmwest1970

01-31-2010, 02:47 PM

Brothers In Arms was mentioned...in post #20. I've been told it is a great SACD. Unfortunately I don't own a SACD copy of it.

I must really need my eyes checked. I surely missed it.

hearingimpared

01-31-2010, 03:21 PM

I must really need my eyes checked. I surely missed it.

Yep I missed it too.

Erik Tracy

01-31-2010, 03:35 PM

I have the original LP that I bought in 1978 and it sounds awesome. I also own the 180gm pressing. "Crime of the Century" would have made one hell of an SACD.

+1 on Crime of the Century. Even the Goldbook CD is a clean mix - but a SACD could be glorious.

How does the 180g LP compare to the original LP? :)

hearingimpared

01-31-2010, 03:57 PM

+1 on Crime of the Century. Even the Goldbook CD is a clean mix - but a SACD could be glorious.

How does the 180g LP compare to the original LP? :)

It has a lower noise floor and more bass response. As far a soundstage and imaging goes I would say it is slightly better but it really reveals the inner detail probably due to the lower noise floor.

Danny Tse

02-01-2010, 01:22 AM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1119/586065470_750d2615a7.jpg

hearingimpared

02-01-2010, 07:49 AM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1119/586065470_750d2615a7.jpg

You should hear the 180 gm pressing of this, it's awesome. I would imagine so is the SACD.

Danny Tse

02-01-2010, 08:45 AM

You should hear the 180 gm pressing of this, it's awesome. I would imagine so is the SACD.

As much as I wanted to set up my turntable, I fear that vinyl will be another drain on my meager income :D

Ricardo

02-01-2010, 08:48 AM

I've got that one in redbook (HDCD if I'm not mistaken), and it's a great sounding CD. So much I don't think the SACD would be THAT much better.

Keep them coming!!

pitdogg2

02-01-2010, 09:38 AM

I've got that one in redbook (HDCD if I'm not mistaken), and it's a great sounding CD. So much I don't think the SACD would be THAT much better.

Keep them coming!!

well if your talking supertramp i hate to disagree. I think a 5.1 of some of their music would of taken it to a WHOLE new level. I also have the MFSL and a very good best of and love them both.

Ricardo

02-01-2010, 09:40 AM

I'm talking about Time Out.

rtart

02-01-2010, 10:38 AM

Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds on SACD. Amazing. Sir Richard Burton narrating. If the title doesn't ring a bell, you may have heard "Thunder Child" or "Forever Autumn" on radio in the early 90's.

Never heard of Jeff? He produced David Essex's "Rock On" album.

Danny Tse

02-01-2010, 11:31 AM

I've got that one in redbook (HDCD if I'm not mistaken), and it's a great sounding CD. So much I don't think the SACD would be THAT much better.

I'm talking about Time Out.

If the CD you're talking about is the remastered "Time Out", it's indeed a HDCD despite not marked either on the packaging nor the disc. However, the HDCD also appear as the CD layer on the imported hybrid SACD of "Time Out"....

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1296/586139418_3beb7a09f0.jpg

SCompRacer

02-01-2010, 11:50 AM

Maybe Miles Davis Bitches Brew, Sony Music SACD SIGP-20/21.

Ricardo

02-01-2010, 12:21 PM

This is it:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/garcimol/DSC_0023.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/garcimol/DSC_0024.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/garcimol/DSC_0027.jpg

Danny Tse

02-01-2010, 01:49 PM

Ricardo,

If you have Microsoft Media Player, put your CD of "Time Out" into your computer and let the CD play. Once it started, click on "Pause", then "Play" again....you should see a small HDCD icon within Media Player, which is telling you that it's decoding your HDCD.