Dire Straits' "Brothers In Arms" to be released on SACD!!

Danny Tse
Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
edited May 2005 in Music & Movies
For the 20th anniversary of its release, this seminal rock album will be released on 5.1 surround sound SACD in May. From Mark Knopfler's official website....

http://www.mark-knopfler.co.uk/ragpickers_dream/news/new_news.php
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited April 2005
    hell yeah, consider me as one buyer!
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited April 2005
    It, as all of my Dire Straits CD's do, already sounds great. Their production has always been outstanding. I'm trying to imagine BIA sounding better then it already does and it's difficult.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited April 2005
    Gee, I just got it on vinyl a couple weeks ago! :D
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2005
    Money for Nothing, Chicks for Free!

    I am in!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited April 2005
    Link to Amazon UK for pre-order of "Brothers In Arms" SACD....

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0009A21R6/026-9484269-2055611?%5Fencoding=UTF8

    Comes to US$25.00 w/ shipping. It's still cheaper than the XRCD and you get full surround sound.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,665
    edited April 2005
    It's about time! I'll take two.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited April 2005
    Brian Moura's article on highfidelityreview.com regarding the upcoming "BIA" SACD, including a second version....

    http://www.highfidelityreview.com/news/news.asp?newsnumber=15140897
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,665
    edited April 2005
    Like I said, I'm getting two. One of each.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited April 2005
    I'd prefer that they released "Making Movies," in SACD format, but I'll pick this one up also.

    I can't believe that I called them "Dire Straights" in my earlier post (edited). Booze is a powerful thing.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited April 2005
    I'll buy one for sure. Now all I need is a SACD player :p
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,665
    edited April 2005
    FYI, if you pre-order the cost is only 10.20 pounds each.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited May 2005
    Dire Straits' "Brothers In Arms" SACD delayed until May 23rd. DVD-A coming later in the year for the US, with possible DualDisc version....

    http://www.highfidelityreview.com/news/news.asp?newsnumber=17927789
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,665
    edited May 2005
    Damn delays!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited May 2005
    Just picked up "On Every Street." My early impressions are that this is a better album than BIA. If you really like Dire Straits and don't have this one, I'd certainly recommend it.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,665
    edited May 2005
    But, it didn't sell over 20 million copies and reach #1 in 22 countries! ;)
    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

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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited May 2005
    Wow, its like they read my mind. I was looking for high res versions of Dire Straits a couple weeks ago going "geez, the albums sound amazing already, why wouldn't they put it into high res format?"

    My prayers have been answered... especially since I can't seem to find my Brothers in Arms CD.
    Brian Knauss
    ex-Electrical Engineer for Polk
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited May 2005
    Originally posted by F1nut
    But, it didn't sell over 20 million copies and reach #1 in 22 countries! ;)

    "I want my MTV," ya know?

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • andresgalarraga
    andresgalarraga Posts: 1
    edited May 2005
    Originally posted by Toxis
    hell yeah, consider me as one buyer!
    :o:p
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,665
    edited May 2005
    IMPORTANT

    If you pre-ordered this SACD, cancel your order and re-order it again. The price just dropped!!! It's now 8.50 pounds for the limited edition and 7.65 pounds for the regular.
    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

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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited May 2005
    Originally posted by F1nut
    IMPORTANT

    If you pre-ordered this SACD, cancel your order and re-order it again. The price just dropped!!! It's now 8.50 pounds for the limited edition and 7.65 pounds for the regular.

    F1,

    Are you looking at Amazon UK? I am seeing 9.99 pounds for the limited edition and 8.99 pounds for the regular version. And it looks like I can't change or cancel the order as Amazon UK is prepping for shipment.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2005
    Danny, here is my shipment detail, I wonder, even a month ago the price was 8.50 When did you order yours?

    Order Placed: 24 April 2005 Order Total: £11.58
    When will your items arrive?

    Delivery #1:
    1 item - delivery estimate: 18 May 2005 - 20 May 2005

    Delivery #1: Dispatched on 21 May 2005

    Delivery estimate: 18 May 2005 - 20 May 2005 (More about estimates)

    Delivery Option:
    Air Mail
    Items Ordered Price
    1 of: Brothers in Arms [SACD] [LIMITED EDITION] [Audio CD]
    By: Dire Straits
    £8.50

    - 1 item(s) Gift options: None
    Item(s) Subtotal: £8.50
    Postage & Packing: £3.08
    Total Before VAT: £11.58
    Total for This Delivery £11.58
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited May 2005
    Just spun the original release vinyl. Truly a remarkable recording! I hope the remastering to digital does it justice.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited May 2005
    polkatese,

    Here's the ordering details of mine

    Your order (received 12 April 2005, 07:49 BST)
    Ordered Title Price Dispatched Subtotal
    1 Brothers in Arms [SACD] [LIMIT 10.20 GBP 1 10.20 GBP
    Sold by Amazon.com Int'l Sales, Inc.

    1 Brothers in Arms [SACD] 10.20 GBP 1 10.20 GBP
    Sold by Amazon.com Int'l Sales, Inc.
    Subtotal: 20.40 GBP
    Delivery Charge: 4.07 GBP
    Total: 24.47 GBP

    Too late to change since the order has been shipped (received e-mail from Amazon UK)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,665
    edited May 2005
    Danny,

    Yes, Amazon UK. My original pricing was the same as what you've posted, but I noticed that the price posted on their site dropped to 9.99 GBP and 8.99 GBP, so I canceled my order on the 20th and re-ordered. When I did that the price dropped even more. Oh well, at least your order has shipped, mine hasn't yet.
    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."

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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited May 2005
    Here it is (not my SACD)....

    DireStraits_SACD_Cover.jpeg

    DireStraits_SACD_Back.jpeg
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,665
    edited May 2005
    I just received my shipping notice today! :)
    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."

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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited May 2005
    F1,

    Let us know how it sounds once you get a chance to listen to it.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,665
    edited May 2005
    Ok, will do.

    I already have the original redbook DDD copy, the JVC XRCD copy, the LP (no TT anymore because I hate the sound of vinyl) and the cassette (no more tape player either because they really suck), so I will compare the 2 CD versions with the SACD.
    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

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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2005
    woo hoo, I received mine today! UK to California in less than 6 days, and yet Deep Discount DVD/CD orders shipped from Itasca, IL, took more than 4 weeks? WTF? (sorry, I am still PO'ed with that damn company).

    I'll do a quick mini-review once I get a chance to compare mine with RBCD version.

    Danny, yours should be in your mailbox anytime now...
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited May 2005
    I need to update my posts here :D

    I received my "Brothers In Arms" SACD on Tuesday and I have only listened to it a couple of times.....once on the computer and once using headphones with my SACD player. The improvements are obvious even over my cheapo 8 year old computer speakers; the CD layer is HDCD encoded (verified by playback using Windows Media Player). Using my Grado SR60 headphones, it sounded extremely good.....the bass is tight and the separation is amazing. Everything is just sooooo real. There was just no comparison between the SACD and the CD. The CD layer of the SACD is much better than the regular CD. I've read that the surround mix is of reference quality....I am now thinking of upgrading my stereo.

    Hey, on the back it says that "The Best of Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler" is coming this November....another SACD??
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