The Rolling Stones: GRRR! [Blu-Ray Audio]

jim 249
jim 249 Posts: 347
edited February 2013 in Music & Movies
Hi All; Just heard about this blu-ray audio disc. Much less than the 3 cd set here in the states and recorded in 24 bit audio. It is available from amazon.uk for less than $21.00 shipped.:cheesygrin:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rolling-Stones-GRRR-Blu-Ray-Audio/dp/B009X1SZFO/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1356281394&sr=1-1
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited December 2012
    Likely the same version that is available on hdtracks to download. A lot fewer songs than the cd set.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2012
    It has 50 tracks. How many on the 3 CDs? When we start seeing a few more of these BR audio disks released it will be time to buy the NAD DAC with the HDMI input, and bring my Oppo 83 out of retirement. Or buy the Oppo 105 if it is able to play BR audio and send it out the analog two channel ports.
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  • jim 249
    jim 249 Posts: 347
    edited December 2012
    The base 3 cd set has 50 tracks.
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited December 2012
    Wow, this is the full version! That's a great deal!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited December 2012
    The same 50 tracks on vinyl is over $180!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited December 2012
    Bought it
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited December 2012
    Hdtracks charges $44.98
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • jim 249
    jim 249 Posts: 347
    edited December 2012
    I bought mine this am. I would not be surprised if they stop shipping this to the US soon because it is in competition with HD Tracks download.
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited December 2012
    Why does Amazon care about outselling HDTracks?
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2012
    Will a British BR play on a US region BRP?
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    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
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    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
  • jim 249
    jim 249 Posts: 347
    edited December 2012
    I read about this on the SH forums. There are people here in the states that have it and are listening to it.

    http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/rolling-stones-grrr-blu-ray.304644/
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited December 2012
    We'll find out!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2012
    I guess I will order it. I can play it in the HT, and Amazon is okay with returns. Although I never have returned an open BR.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2012
    Done. $20 is a good price for 50 songs in high-res digital. Thanks for the Xmas present.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited December 2012
    Yes, thanks for pointing us to this!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited December 2012
    nspindel wrote: »
    Why does Amazon care about outselling HDTracks?

    They don't.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited December 2012
    Of course not. Hopefully we'll see more releases like this priced as they are, and hdtracks will be pressured to lower their outrageous prices.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • jim 249
    jim 249 Posts: 347
    edited December 2012
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited January 2013
    Shipping took a while, but mine finally arrived today. It's the real deal. Helluva bargain! Jamming to it right now, sounds great. Thanks for the tip, jim 249!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited January 2013
    Mine arrived this week. Probably get to it later tonight, or tomorrow. Playing poker now.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
  • jim 249
    jim 249 Posts: 347
    edited January 2013
    I have been listening to mine. The early tracks are on par with the SACD's. The later tracks are louder and not as good sounding to me. Still a great buy for the $'s!
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited January 2013
    I listened to mine last night, actually early this morning, and I loved it. I was amazed how good it sounds, and that is with using my old Sony DA-7100ES AVR as a pre/pro. I just received my new NAD T-187 pre/pro as a replacement, but haven't hooked it up yet.

    The only Stones SACD I have is the Japanese Exile On Main Street, and I felt the audio was comparable on the BR. One thing I need to figure out is how to get the Oppo 93 to select individual tracks with the remote. To move around I had to sequently move up and down track by track, which is a pain.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
  • jim 249
    jim 249 Posts: 347
    edited January 2013
    I have a Oppo 95. The menu on mine is 50 numbers on top right with the 3 playback options on the bottom. It was hard for me to see at first, but the number playing is flashing in a light blue. I can move through the tracks with the cursor buttons or to the bottom to select the playback format. To select the individual track to play I can also hit the goto button twice and then select the track number with the keypad and hit enter on the remote. The goto on my remote is under the key 9 and next to the key 0. I could hear absolutely no difference in the three playback modes.
  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 885
    edited January 2013
    Wahoo...finally arrived. Thanks for the heads up...would never have found this on my own. A bit clunky to navigate, but sounds very nice. Using a Sony BD player...
  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited January 2013
    more spam reported
  • chriscorv58
    chriscorv58 Posts: 22
    edited February 2013
    is there a big difference from a regular cd to these high resolution blu ray discs?
  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,216
    edited February 2013
    This thread was finally bumped to top enough that I finally ordered it today:lol:
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited February 2013
    Totally worth the price.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited February 2013
    nspindel wrote: »
    Totally worth the price.

    I agree. I still can't believe this isn't sold in the U.S. Must be a liberal, Euro, socialist, communist plot. :rolleyes:
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.