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post #1 of 16
12/5/09 at 8:37pm
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I wanted to added to my collection of Cds and SACDs, wanted to know what music do you guys think are the best recorded,good soundstage,clean-if you know what that means and still interesting to listen to.
something that makes you repeating the Cd over and over again, something that you would never trade.
All your recommmendations are greatly appreciated as it will give me ideas on what to buy.
if its necessary to know, I listen to pop,trance,ambient,jazz,world music, accoustic,New Age, Rock and basically anything that is nice.
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post #2 of 16
12/5/09 at 8:51pm
The Analogue Productions CCR SACDs mastered by Steve Hoffmsn and Kevin Gray sound great, as does the Mobile Fidelity Here's Little Richard/Little Richard SACD.
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post #3 of 16
12/6/09 at 4:29am
Most of the JVX XRCD's are outstanding recording quality.
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post #4 of 16
12/6/09 at 4:37am
Try Leo Kottke's 6 & 12 String Guitar, sometimes referred to as the "Armadillo Album."

If you aren't much into roots/bluegrass, do not let that put you off. This is just Kottke playing his guitars solo. People either don't know about the album or they love it. Give it a try and you'll probably end up giving it a lot of spins.

You can find it on both CD and SACD. I first discovered it on CD, then just about wet my pants when I found out that there was a SACD available. Get the SACD!
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post #5 of 16
12/19/09 at 1:50am
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Try Leo Kottke's 6 & 12 String Guitar, sometimes referred to as the "Armadillo Album."

If you aren't much into roots/bluegrass, do not let that put you off. This is just Kottke playing his guitars solo. People either don't know about the album or they love it. Give it a try and you'll probably end up giving it a lot of spins.

You can find it on both CD and SACD. I first discovered it on CD, then just about wet my pants when I found out that there was a SACD available. Get the SACD!
This is also available on vinyl including a Classic Records release from 2009 (which is sweet, IMO).
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post #6 of 16
12/19/09 at 2:40am
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I also got the ultrasone reference cd,haven't played it yet.
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post #7 of 16
12/19/09 at 12:40pm
Is there a listing of albums that have releases/versions on both SACD and DVD-A?

I just got a used Toshiba SD 6915 carousel that does DVD-A and SACD, so I thought it'd be an interesting a/b/c test with a CD, SACD and DVD-A.
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post #8 of 16
12/20/09 at 12:41am
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Originally Posted by Moontan13 View Post
Is there a listing of albums that have releases/versions on both SACD and DVD-A?

I just got a used Toshiba SD 6915 carousel that does DVD-A and SACD, so I thought it'd be an interesting a/b/c test with a CD, SACD and DVD-A.
That will mostly be a hard one to find, as I doubt any producer would split between two high resolution formats.
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post #9 of 16
12/20/09 at 3:28am
Beck's Sea Change SACD. Very warm sounding album that ISN'T a victim of the loudness wars. Lots of dynamic range oddles of details. Guitars don't sound like guitars but rather fingers agaisnt metal strings skillful played to create harmonies. I imagine this is the SQ people talk about when they talk about vinyl.

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Try Leo Kottke's 6 & 12 String Guitar,
I looked this up on Amazon.ca. Looks intriguing tho I despise bluegrass. However, for some reason I am more open minded toward head-fi music recommendations than from my real friends. Don't know why.
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post #10 of 16
12/20/09 at 4:32am
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Originally Posted by Moontan13 View Post
Is there a listing of albums that have releases/versions on both SACD and DVD-A?

I just got a used Toshiba SD 6915 carousel that does DVD-A and SACD, so I thought it'd be an interesting a/b/c test with a CD, SACD and DVD-A.
The following does the comparison for Diana Krall's The Look Of Love

Dynamic Comparison of CD, DVD-A, SACD - Part 1 — Reviews and News from Audioholics

Isn't DSOTM available in all three formats?

And, if memory serves, Sea Change (Beck) and Pet Sounds (Beach Boys) ??

Added: Tubular Bells? Tommy? ... all from memory, will check on-line later
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post #11 of 16
1/8/10 at 6:54am
You mentioned world music so here's my .02. Marino de Rosas -Meridies I discovered this artist by accident and it has become one of my favorite albums. Besides being very beautiful and melodic music, Amiata Records did a fine job recording the album.
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post #12 of 16
1/8/10 at 8:59am
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You mentioned world music so here's my .02. Marino de Rosas -Meridies I discovered this artist by accident and it has become one of my favorite albums. Besides being very beautiful and melodic music, Amiata Records did a fine job recording the album.
I'am not too sure of Amazon, as I'am in Australia, will have to search e-bay.
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post #13 of 16
1/8/10 at 4:24pm
For SACD synopses, there is a great older thread that rarely gets bumped anymore.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f9/sac...0/index15.html
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post #14 of 16
1/9/10 at 1:50am
I just acquired Miles Davis "Kind of Blue" SACD from a fellow Head-Fier. Absolutely blew me away. I've listened to this recording many times, never have I heard it like this. Stunning, absolutely stunning.
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post #15 of 16
1/9/10 at 3:25am
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Will the flac ripped from an SACD be any different from a red hat copy rip.
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