Universal Music Japan's possible return to single-layer SACD (with Steely Dan's Aja)
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Blind Faith on SHM-SACD.......WOW!
It's like hearing it for the first time, I'm blown away.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 -
Well there's more money I'll have to spend Jesse, but it will be worth it and a pleasure for this album.:D Thanks for the listening impressions.
Greg
Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
"I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."![:\](https://forum.polkaudio.com/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
"Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee -
Greg, they are worth twice the price.....at least.
I got Dire Straits as well, but I ran out of time tonight.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 -
Where did you get your copy? I was looking at CD Japan. They had the cheapest price I could find. Do you know of somewhere cheaper?
Greg
Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
"I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
"Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee -
I got all of mine from CDJapan.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 -
Thanks Jesse. I'll go there.
Greg
Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
"I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
"Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee -
Blind Faith on SHM-SACD.......WOW!
It's like hearing it for the first time, I'm blown away.
I knew you were going to report that . . . .jones alert!!!:eek:;) -
SHM-SACD Dire Straits - Dire Straits.
I'm very disappointed with this one. Too loud, too hot and too much hiss. Two thumbs down.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 -
Sorry to hear about the Dire Straits SACD. You can probably sell it pretty easily though (it might have to be on another site though).
Greg
Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
"I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
"Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee -
SHM-SACD Dire Straits - Dire Straits.
I'm very disappointed with this one. Too loud, too hot and too much hiss. Two thumbs down.
That is too bad, it was one I was interested in. Though in the long run I'm sure there will be a few of the SHM sacds that don't meet expectations. -
That's a real shame as the regular SACD and the heavy vinyl versions are really IMHO reference material and sound as clean and natural as a digital master can sound.
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There is a regular SACD of Dire Straits - Dire Straits?
Daggummit... I'm bummed.-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 -
Though in the long run I'm sure there will be a few of the SHM sacds that don't meet expectations.
Yeah, I had the same thought, but I wish it wasn't this one.There is a regular SACD of Dire Straits - Dire Straits?
No, there is not. Joe is confusing this one with Brothers In Arms.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 -
Yeah, I had the same thought, but I wish it wasn't this one.
No, there is not. Joe is confusing this one with Brothers In Arms.
Jesse is correct! I have BIA. Sorry for the mix up guys.:o -
Got my Steely Dan Aja SACD!
Overall, I really really like the SQ on this.
Sonically clean, quiet, and detailed.
I was hearing nuances not heard before.
And, it could be my previous TT setup, but I always thought the cymbal crashes on the track Aja were saturated to the point of distortion. Not so on the SACD.
But, is it just me, or I thought the track Deacon Blues seemed a bit too 'laid back' compared to the surrounding tracks?
Otherwise - stellar mix!
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: »Got my Steely Dan Aja SACD!
And, it could be my previous TT setup, but I always thought the cymbal crashes on the track Aja were saturated to the point of distortion. Not so on the SACD.
I have several copies of different vinyl pressings of Aja ranging from mass produced to MFSL Original Master Recording to 30th anniversay heavy vinyl among others. They all have a different presentation.:eek::) -
Just received the Blind Faith SHM-SACD. Gonna give a listen now.:D
Greg
Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
"I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
"Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee -
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SHM-SACD Dire Straits - Dire Straits.
I'm very disappointed with this one. Too loud, too hot and too much hiss. Two thumbs down.
I am happy to say I disagree Jesse. I think the format allows for more flaws (of the original recording) to be revealed. Overall I was pleased. There was at least one track where I felt the vocal was poorly recorded but comparing it to my original release CD, it was just a bit more obvious. I think this is at least worthy of the purchase.
"Who's Next" was a definite home run. This is the first digital copy of this I have owned and the first time I have listened to it in many years. What a treat.-Kevin
HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
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 am happy to say I disagree Jesse. I think the format allows for more flaws (of the original recording) to be revealed. Overall I was pleased. There was at least one track where I felt the vocal was poorly recorded but comparing it to my original release CD, it was just a bit more obvious. I think this is at least worthy of the purchase.
"Who's Next" was a definite home run. This is the first digital copy of this I have owned and the first time I have listened to it in many years. What a treat.
I read your post and played Dire Straits again. I found that if I kept the volume levels under 90dB that it wasn't too bad. Over that and it starts to fall apart. What level did you listen to it at?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 read your post and played Dire Straits again. I found that if I kept the volume levels under 90dB that it wasn't too bad. Over that and it starts to fall apart. What level did you listen to it at?
That's very interesting guys. I have a "Best of" Dire Straits" the politically correct version UGH! and I had the same experience as above but just thought it was me. I don't know if the decibel level was below 90 dB or not but it does sound strident, glassy, and rough at my normal listening levels. It sounded sterile to me also. -
I read your post and played Dire Straits again. I found that if I kept the volume levels under 90dB that it wasn't too bad. Over that and it starts to fall apart. What level did you listen to it at?
I was listening at a fairly low volume. Certainly less than 90db. Probably mid 80's.
I sure hate to think it isn't crank-able
-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 was listening at a fairly low volume. Certainly less than 90db. Probably mid 80's.
I sure hate to think it isn't crank-able
Man I hate when that happens. Just off the top of my head I have the Spirit LP, "The Twelve Dreams of Doctor Sardonicus" which was water damaged and got moldy. I restored it and it was playable. GREAT FRIGGIN ALBUM btw, but at loud volumes, nails across a black board, Jesse experienced that. Thank Goodness that Larry, (analog97) had a spare copy and that baby just rockes at 103 to 110 dB!!!!
BTW fellas that "Best of" disc I spoke of is an XRCD so I was shocked! I've a few XRCDs and played them on my multi-format player and they do sound nice but this one YUCK-A-ROONY! -
hearingimpared wrote: »BTW fellas that "Best of" disc I spoke of is an XRCD so I was shocked!
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hearingimpared wrote: »That's very interesting guys. I have a "Best of" Dire Straits" the politically correct version UGH! and I had the same experience as above but just thought it was me. I don't know if the decibel level was below 90 dB or not but it does sound strident, glassy, and rough at my normal listening levels. It sounded sterile to me also.Are you talking about "Best of" Dire Straits on XRCD?
Yes indeed Danny, in the post above. -
hearingimpared wrote: »That's very interesting guys. I have a "Best of" Dire Straits" the politically correct version UGH! and I had the same experience as above but just thought it was me. I don't know if the decibel level was below 90 dB or not but it does sound strident, glassy, and rough at my normal listening levels. It sounded sterile to me also.hearingimpared wrote: »Man I hate when that happens. Just off the top of my head I have the Spirit LP, "The Twelve Dreams of Doctor Sardonicus" which was water damaged and got moldy. I restored it and it was playable. GREAT FRIGGIN ALBUM btw, but at loud volumes, nails across a black board, Jesse experienced that. Thank Goodness that Larry, (analog97) had a spare copy and that baby just rockes at 103 to 110 dB!!!!
BTW fellas that "Best of" disc I spoke of is an XRCD so I was shocked! I've a few XRCDs and played them on my multi-format player and they do sound nice but this one YUCK-A-ROONY!Are you talking about "Best of" Dire Straits on XRCD?
Yes indeed my friend.:) Like I said above I was really pissed off that it was the politically correct version (which was never stated anywhere in the ad or on the CD insert) and was surprised how I could tolerate it at lower volumes but when cranking it . . . UGH! -
HMV Japan is listing the below titles for release on SHM-SACD in November 2010....
Diana Krall
The Girl In The Other Room
The Love of Love
When I Look in Your Eyes
Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Rod Stewart
Gasoline Alley
Free
Fire and Water
Fairport Convention
Liege & Lief
Traffic
John Barlaycorn Must Die -
HMV Japan is listing the below titles for release on SHM-SACD in November 2010....
Diana Krall
The Girl In The Other Room
The Love of Love
When I Look in Your Eyes
Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Rod Stewart
Gasoline Alley
Free
Fire and Water
Fairport Convention
Liege & Lief
Traffic
John Barlaycorn Must Die
Wow great titles. I have the SACD of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and it is spectacular! SACD is dead! WAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!:rolleyes: -
This looks like a nice SHM-SACD sampler and it comes with a regular hybrid SACD version of the same tunes to compare.
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=UIGY-9036
And it costs $16.79
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This looks like a nice SHM-SACD sampler and it comes with a regular hybrid SACD version of the same tunes to compare.
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=UIGY-9036
And it costs $16.79
There's some good stuff on those discs. Thanks for posting the link.:)
