[dmb367]

I was thinking of going and picking up the Sony SACD player at best buy; I think the model is CE595 or something. So I want to get a SACD or two while I'm there to try out. Do they have a section of SACD at your local Best Buy? I've been to one already that doesn't.

Also could you recommend a great SACD to try out? I like fast music...

 

[elrod-tom]

Well, many of the Best Buys near where I live have pretty much let the SACD/DVD-A section die a slow death. I think that they're getting out of the business.

 

[virometal]

Yeah, it is a good place to go pass gas since there isn't a soul around. @ mine, it is tucked near the end of the Gospel section - truly format purgatory.

 

[Oliver :)]

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Originally Posted by dmb367 Also could you recommend a great SACD to try out? I like fast music...

What is fast music?

Considering that the selection might be... small... what would likely be there.. . Peter Gabriel - So; Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms; Roxy Music - Avalon..

 

[virometal]

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Originally Posted by dmb367 I like fast music...

Man, I tell ya, maybe you should consider DVD-A for high rez instead. There just isn't much on SACD. DVD-A has much more newer stuff, especcially in the form of Dual Discs.

By reading your profile, I would consider the The Downward Spiral Deluxe Edition by Nine Inch Nails. It sounds fantastic and songs like "March of the Pigs" really showcase the strengths of SACD.

 

[dmb367]

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Originally Posted by Oliver What is fast music? Considering that the selection might be... small... what would likely be there.. . Peter Gabriel - So; Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms; Roxy Music - Avalon..

Yeah I know thats vague, but I didnt want to say I like trance or rock and then get some good SACD discounted. I dont know, I just like music. bah

 

[Oliver :)]

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Originally Posted by dmb367 Yeah I know thats vague, but I didnt want to say I like trance or rock and then get some good SACD discounted. I dont know, I just like music. bah

You may want to go to the good place
http://www.sa-cd.net/
and have a look at what is available before you jump this ship. I didn't do it, and it can be disappointing. So I just broadened my musical horizon and developed my taste, again

Depending upon whether you really like to explore music or not, SACD may or may not be your thing.

 

[dmb367]

I'm not looking to change entirely over to SACD though, I just want to give a few a try. Mainly, I'll still be using regular CD's.

 

[bigshot]

Don't spend any more on an SACD than on a regular CD. It's just a trick to get you to pay more for decent mastering. There is no reason why regular CDs can't sound just as good.

See ya
Steve

 

[dmb367]

Well, sure enough, no SACD section. I looked around for a while but eventually decided that I wasn't really ready to plunk 150 for a mediocre player. I think I'm going to start saving for a DAC instead.

 

[DJ_JonnyV]

Yeah, multi-channel at BB is going bye-bye. The newest one in St. Louis doesn't even carry them or DVD-A. Guy there tries selling me on DualDisc, which I tell him that 9 out of 10 times they suck. Anyway, probably the best known and one of the best mixed SACDs, and one of the best to show off a 5.1 system would be Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon. As someone else mentioned, I liked the NIN SACD a lot as well. They really shake things up on the mix. I also picked up Incubus - A Crow Left of the Murder, but haven't really given it a good listen. Now, on the DVD-A side, the new Crystal Methond - Legion of Boom sounds wicked on a good 5.1 system. Haven't tried it through headphones yet, but I really like that album a lot on DVD-A.

 

[ahmose]

I second the Dark side of the moon recommendation, it's one of the best on SACD.