SHM-SACDs Cheaper

DForeman
DForeman Posts: 468
edited May 2013 in Music & Movies
The USD/JPY exchange rate is a lot more favorable than it was 6 months ago and it's now $8.00-$10.00 cheaper to buy yen denominated SHM-SACDs. That brings the price down to the $43.00 range (before shipping and credit card f/x charges) which is more palatable than $50+ per disc.

Might be a good time to get a few more of these.
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
Oppo BDP-103
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited May 2013
    I noticed that as well. For those who are interested in SHM-SACD, I think it's highly unlikely that there will be any more such releases (Queen's Greatest Hits I & II being the 2 most recent releases). The released SHM-SACDs will go out of print and will command big $$$ on the second hand market.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited May 2013
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    I noticed that as well. For those who are interested in SHM-SACD, I think it's highly unlikely that there will be any more such releases (Queen's Greatest Hits I & II being the 2 most recent releases). The released SHM-SACDs will go out of print and will command big $$$ on the second hand market.


    I think you are correct about this Danny. Buy now or pay a lot later.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited May 2013
    I think prices are even lower now due to the current yen/dollar exchange rate. When I visit cdjapan.co.jp, I noticed that the prices on most items, not just SHM-SACD, have been adjusted to reflect the current exchange rate. On top of that, cdjapan is running a promotion where the buyer gets extra points for buying selected SHM-CDs and SHM-SACD.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,120
    edited May 2013
    Are they that much better??
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,672
    edited May 2013
    Yes.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,120
    edited May 2013
    F1nut wrote: »
    Yes.

    Ok, I will need to check this out, anybody want to loan me some money?!!
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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