Just heard my first "real" SACD. Uh-oh! Gotta have more!

ROHfan
ROHfan Posts: 1,014
edited February 2014 in Music & Movies
With my new Oppo BDP-103 I can finally enjoy Danny Elfman's "Serenada Schizophrana" in all its multi-channel glory. I simply cannot believe the impact, presence, and the feeling that the orchestra is a mere 15 feet away from me. I've heard this disc in stereo mode before so I wasn't expecting this amazing, intoxicating experience. This has led me to seek out more discs in this format.

So I ordered "World's Greatest Audiophile Vocal Recordings" which is from Chesky Records. I'm also looking at "Jazz at the Pawnshop" which seems to get some great reviews. I found the 30th Anniv. 3-disc box set on the Bay for $30. Are there any SACDs that are considered a "must-have" for music lovers? I cannot wait to hear more!
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,604
    edited February 2014
    pick up Pink Floyd DSOTM....
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited February 2014
    The stuff from Analogue Productions is good.

    Kenny Burrell...Midnight Blue just about knocked my socks off, and I don't even have that great of a SACD player.
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  • pumpkinman
    pumpkinman Posts: 9,887
    edited February 2014
    halo71 wrote: »
    pick up Pink Floyd DSOTM....

    +1 on the Floyd

    I'm a newbie to SACD also but I already have about 20.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,311
    edited February 2014
    All of Elton Johns SACD's are awesome, I actually like them better then DSOTM..
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited February 2014
    If you go to best buy.com put SACD in the search box you would be surprised at what is available on their website, I picked up The Kinks Muswell Hillbillies for $15.99 and Elton Johns first album for the same price they have lots of them at that price to include DSOTM and Lots of others. I to popped my SACD cherry with my Oppo 105 I just got. Enjoy yours.
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    edited February 2014
    Wow, thanks for all the suggestions! I've got some work to do now. I have the regular CD of "Brothers in Arms" but I can't imagine it getting any better than that. Will probably be my next SACD.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,663
    edited February 2014
    Are there any SACDs that are considered a "must-have" for music lovers? I cannot wait to hear more!

    The ones I have for sale in the Flea Market. :cheesygrin:
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,150
    edited February 2014
    ROHfan wrote: »
    So I ordered "World's Greatest Audiophile Vocal Recordings" which is from Chesky Records.
    Good deal. You may want to check out Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin and Paco de Luc
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited February 2014
    Yeah the first SACD I ever listened to was The Tubular bells I got from SACD'S R Us, err I mean Jesse's for sale thread have to look at it again.
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    edited February 2014
    treitz3 wrote: »
    When you get the WGAVR in, pay close attention to song number one by Rebecca Pidgeon. What's special about this SACD recording? Don't spoil it if you know the answer to this.

    Tom

    THIS has my interest piqued!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,663
    edited February 2014
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    I got from SACD'S R Us

    I like that....LOL
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited February 2014
    The Danny Elfman album is very good on SACD, that was a good title to start with, one of my favorite recordings on SACD actually
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited February 2014
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    All of Elton Johns SACD's are awesome, I actually like them better then DSOTM..

    +1 AND most of EJ's discs are reasonably priced. I'd also recommend The Who's Tommy, Dire Strait's Brothers In Arms, Deep Purple's Machine Head and Steely Dan's Gaucho, if you're into any of those.

    Oh, also since you got the Oppo 103, I'd recommend Rush's 2112 in 5.1 on BD-A.....exxxcellent.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,306
    edited February 2014
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited February 2014
    Another Pink Floyd, Wish You Were Hear Special Limited Edition
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    edited February 2014
    Tornado Red wrote: »
    Oh, also since you got the Oppo 103, I'd recommend Rush's 2112 in 5.1 on BD-A.....exxxcellent.

    Rush has always been my favorite since "2112," although I never really cared for the mix on their albums. What makes that BD-A so good?
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited February 2014
    ROHfan wrote: »
    Rush has always been my favorite since "2112," although I never really cared for the mix on their albums. What makes that BD-A so good?


    The 5.1 mix makes this album come alive! I know a few others on here that have it and like it as well.
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  • drummer86
    drummer86 Posts: 441
    edited February 2014
    NIN - The Downward Spiral and Eric Claption - Slowhand are two I enjoy.
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,684
    edited February 2014
    The best SACD I have heard to date is still Muddy Waters - Folk Singer

    The power of Water's voice is on full presentation.

    One of the only albums I can put in and really feel like I'm in the room with the band.
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,684
    edited February 2014
    Rick88 wrote: »
    I have that one on redbook CD, but I really wish I had the SACD!!

    Another great older recording on SACD is Albert King's "I'll Play The Blues For You". It's one of my favorite recordings in my collection...

    Got the Albert King one also. It is a great album!

    I don't think I've EVER been let down by an Albert King album...

    I own:
    Born Under a Bad Sign (Vinyl)
    I'll Play the Blues For You (SACD)
    AK & SRV In Session
    Wednesday Night in San Fran
    Thursday Night in San Fran
    Talking Blues

    All of them are favorites of mine and have me standing up playing air guitar every time I spin them! I'm proud to say that one of the first names my older daughter ever spoke was "Albert King".
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,684
    edited February 2014
    Rick88 wrote: »
    I've got to get that In Session CD/DVD combo. I've looked at it many times, and don't know why I haven't picked it up yet...


    Once you do, you'll smack yourself for waiting...

    Hands down one of my favorite albums.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    edited February 2014
    +1 to DSOTM, Elton John, and Brothers in Arms

    Also: http://www.amazon.com/Concord-Jazz-Super-Audio-Sampler/dp/B0001FGBD4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392180047&sr=8-1&keywords=Concord+Jazz

    And for Blu-ray: http://www.amazon.com/Live-Rome-Olympic-Stadium-Blu-Ray/dp/B00G6MW68K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392180527&sr=8-1&keywords=Muse+Blu+ray
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,583
    edited February 2014
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    All of Elton Johns SACD's are awesome, I actually like them better then DSOTM..

    That is a tough call but yes I agree with Larry. I never ever listened to Elton before SACD,well except when it came on the radio. I have them all except Peachtree. Darn fine no two ways around it, let me also add they are also cheap.
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited February 2014
    ROHfan wrote: »
    I'm also looking at "Jazz at the Pawnshop" which seems to get some great reviews.
    Man, I've yet to hear that one on SACD. The first time I heard it a friend who was a manager of a car audio shop (but an audiophile magnepan owner) played in on the display system. Even with that car audio system the recording was incredible. Would love to hear that disc again...would like to also do my own test to see if i can hear a diffrence between SACD and CD's.
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  • Hofy
    Hofy Posts: 169
    edited February 2014
    How about 2 channel SACD? Are some of these recommendations still worth getting? (I do not have 5.1 or surround anything, just no room for it.)
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  • drummer86
    drummer86 Posts: 441
    edited February 2014
    Hofy wrote: »
    How about 2 channel SACD? Are some of these recommendations still worth getting? (I do not have 5.1 or surround anything, just no room for it.)

    Definitely, I usually listen to even my multichannel discs in 2 channel anyways.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited February 2014
    Doobie Brothers - What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (2-channel only, but still glorious and lush)

    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.
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  • Hofy
    Hofy Posts: 169
    edited February 2014
    drummer86 wrote: »
    Definitely, I usually listen to even my multichannel discs in 2 channel anyways.

    Guess I need to get buying then. I picked up a Pioneer DV-45A the other month for $17 like new with remote because I heard it was a real good CD player that gets overlooked.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited February 2014
    Hofy wrote: »
    How about 2 channel SACD? Are some of these recommendations still worth getting? (I do not have 5.1 or surround anything, just no room for it.)

    SACD is, at its core, a 2 channel stereo format. Without a 2 channel stereo hi-rez DSD mix on the disc, Sony/Philips wouldn't (officially) recognize such a disc as a SACD. Multi-channel hi-rez mix and the CD layer are optional.

    Regarding SACD software, check sa-cd.net for what titles have been released. If you see a title you like and it's available to you at a price agreeable to you, buy it. Prices on out-of-print SACDs are going through the roof.
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  • drummer86
    drummer86 Posts: 441
    edited February 2014
    I've purchased most of mine used on Amazon for under $10. Granted they were all pretty popular ones. Would love to get my hands on Beck - Sea Change on SACD but $90 used is a tad out of my price range.
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