Universal Music Japan's possible return to single-layer SACD (with Steely Dan's Aja)
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Ah, I gotcha.
Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
No one is picking up Paranoid? Wish I could afford to commit.
Wow!!! I'm very surprised as my redbook copy of Paranoid I received from yourmusic.com two years ago is absolutely superb! I can only imagine what the SACD sounds like! -
Danny, Dire Straits and Blind Faith are shipping now. I got the shipping notice for them and Who's Next today. I can't wait.
That Blind Faith is going to be awesome. I'm jealous!!! -
No one is picking up Paranoid? Wish I could afford to commit.
I will definitely get on the list for this release.
The redbook CD is pretty good.
It really is a matter of the mixing.
I got the 180g LP mix of "Master of Reality" - and was not all that impressed.
H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music. -
Erik Tracy wrote: »I will definitely get on the list for this release.
The redbook CD is pretty good.
It really is a matter of the mixing.
I got the 180g LP mix of "Master of Reality" - and was not all that impressed.
Erik can you post the information about your copy of Paranoid because mine is one of the all time best CDs I have and you know how those little shiny discs annoy me!;):D
BTW bummer on the 180 gm pressing.:( -
No one is picking up Paranoid? Wish I could afford to commit.
I ordered Paranoid, along with Who's Next and Dire Straits, but i have to admit, it's the former I am most excited about.Parasound P5 Pre
Marantz AV 7703 Pre/Pro
Outlaw 7500 Amp
Marantz SA14s1 SACD/CD
Rega Planar 2 TT
Polk Audio Speakers: LSiM 705 Fronts, LC65FX Surround, LSiM 704c
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I got this and the DS on my wish list also. Hopefully they'll still be available when we're a little more stable.
Erik, please post a followup when you get a copy of the Sabbath.
Absolutely!
H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music. -
I found this interesting.The new releases come with a little survey postcard where you can recommend new titles for SACD. Also, it says that people who submit the survey will have a chance to win an SACD sampler. Of course it's all in Japanese, so if you don't read the language, you'll have to guess where to suggest new titles. Have fun.
At least they are asking even if it is only in Japanese.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
I found this interesting.
At least they are asking even if it is only in Japanese.
Don't we have members here who are fluent in Japanese? I'm sure we do. Perhaps one could send them the card and translate it then post a pdf in English. -
Who's Next is OUT FOR DELIVERY....may have to skip out of work early today.
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Who's Next is OUT FOR DELIVERY....may have to skip out of work early today.
Effer....
BDTI plan for the future. - F1Nut -
I prefer Effin' Effer thank you.....
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hearingimpared wrote: »Don't we have members here who are fluent in Japanese? I'm sure we do. Perhaps one could send them the card and translate it then post a pdf in English.
Good idea.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Who's Next is OUT FOR DELIVERY....may have to skip out of work early today.
Effin' Effer......mine is still in transit.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Apparently my "Dire Straits" shipped today. I am thinking of ordering one of these a month for as long as I can and/or they run out of titles I want.
This is not an inexpensive endeavor.-Kevin
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Send them to me. I'll have my mother-in-law translate for me and send 'em back in.
Might take you up on that.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
It's here!!
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So, how's the sound? Mine is still in transit.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Who's nextSo, how's the sound? Mine is still in transit.
I gave it a listen last night and I just can't see anybody not enjoying this disc.
I was just going to run through the highlights before dinner and ended up sitting through the whole disc. One of the posters on another site did mention the first eight tracks were a bit laid back compared to "Won't get fooled again" (and it was explained on another site that that track was recorded in an other studio) and they are , ever so slightly, but again that has everything to do with the original tape. Jesse, based on the demo of your "Wish you were here" disc on your system I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed. This Who's next disc is supremely "crankable" (as it should be) and still smooth in presentation (the cymbals/drums are the best IMO of any version available) Man, I can only wish that they could pull strings and grab "Quadrophenia" that and the perpetually put off "Wish you were here" -
Addendum: I did forget to include that detail is on this disc in spades, I noticed
Entwistle's bass runs on some tunes that I just simply don't remember hearing as clearly on vinyl (Brown label Track and Classic reissue) or redbook(even the Hoffman redbook) -
I got this and the DS on my wish list also. Hopefully they'll still be available when we're a little more stable.
Erik, please post a followup when you get a copy of the Sabbath.
Got my notice that Paranoid shipped!
H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music. -
I just ordered 'Who's Next". I could not resist after reading DAGLJAM6's impressions.
Was disappointed to see that "Let It Bleed" is OOS. I guess I'm SOL. -Kevin
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2 Channel:
Oppo BDP-83 SE
Squeezebox Touch
Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
VTL 2.5
McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
B&W 801's
Transparent IC's -
I just ordered 'Who's Next". I could not resist after reading DAGLJAM6's impressions.
Was disappointed to see that "Let It Bleed" is OOS. I guess I'm SOL.
I'll stand by my assessment and believe that MOST will find this disc a keeper.
If not vc69 pm me after you've demo'd your disc.. -
Who's next
I gave it a listen last night and I just can't see anybody not enjoying this disc.
I was just going to run through the highlights before dinner and ended up sitting through the whole disc. One of the posters on another site did mention the first eight tracks were a bit laid back compared to "Won't get fooled again" (and it was explained on another site that that track was recorded in an other studio) and they are , ever so slightly, but again that has everything to do with the original tape. Jesse, based on the demo of your "Wish you were here" disc on your system I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed. This Who's next disc is supremely "crankable" (as it should be) and still smooth in presentation (the cymbals/drums are the best IMO of any version available) Man, I can only wish that they could pull strings and grab "Quadrophenia" that and the perpetually put off "Wish you were here"
Thanks Dave. My copy seems to be stuck in NY. :mad:Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
I'll stand by my assessment and believe that MOST will find this disc a keeper.
If not vc69 pm me after you've demo'd your disc..
I am sure I will be quite pleased. -Kevin
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2 Channel:
Oppo BDP-83 SE
Squeezebox Touch
Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
VTL 2.5
McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
B&W 801's
Transparent IC's -
So, how's the sound? Mine is still in transit.
I haven't had a chance to sit down and listen. :mad:
However, I noticed one thing within the packaging - the caption of "DSD transferred from analogue master tape by Jon Astley at Close To The Edge Mastering - Twickenham Middx London" -
I just ordered 'Who's Next". I could not resist after reading DAGLJAM6's impressions.
Was disappointed to see that "Let It Bleed" is OOS. I guess I'm SOL.
Hey Kev,
I don't know if this will interest you but there's an LP done in DSD of "Let it Bleed" available on heavy vinyl (HQ-180 gm). It is superb and sounds like an SACD. I.e., weight of music, fine detail and inner detail and awesome decay & bloom, everything that is SACD.
http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/12495/The_Rolling_Stones-Let_It_Bleed-180_Gram_Vinyl_Record
The only thing it lacks compared to an analog LP is that sense of open & airyness which to my ear all SACDs lack when compared to their analog brethren.
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Thanks Joe!
To be honest, I have actually purchased a TT (Technics 3350 for next to nothing) but I don't have a phono pre so I have yet to spin any vinyl. I need a cart too so...
But thanks for the heads up. -Kevin
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2 Channel:
Oppo BDP-83 SE
Squeezebox Touch
Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
VTL 2.5
McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
B&W 801's
Transparent IC's -
Thanks Joe!
To be honest, I have actually purchased a TT (Technics 3350 for next to nothing) but I don't have a phono pre so I have yet to spin any vinyl. I need a cart too so...
But thanks for the heads up.
Kev, PM coming your way soon.:) -
I just got done listening to the SHM-SACD of Who's Next and also compared it to the Steve Hoffman Redbook version. The SHM-SACD wins, it's simply more organic. I also agree with Dave, highly crankable. Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk
