SACD choice poll.

ESavinon
ESavinon Posts: 3,066
edited April 2006 in 2 Channel Audio
Which sacd player would you consider?
A: 2 channel
B: 5 channel
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2006
    Both. I would personally prefer it to be multi-channel capable, if at all possible.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited March 2006
    Many have both choices, although it seems that the more serious ones are 2 channel only with a couple of exceptions. Are you in the market?
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited March 2006
    I chose multi-channel because would like to have the capability to sit back every now and then and be in the middle of the music, but I would most definitely listen in stereo most of the time.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited March 2006
    I'm looking for a new sacd/cd player.

    I have my eye on a Marantz Reference Series SA-11S1 and the music hall maverick sacd player.They're both 2 channel.

    I've noticed that the multichannel sacd players out there are dvd/sacd players while the 2 channel players are sacd/cd players only.

    I want this sacd for my 2 channel sda 1.2tl/carver amazing platinum system.
    I'm mostly interested in getting a really good redbook cd player along with a good sacd player but if i can find a unit that can excel at both and give me good multichannel sacd/dvd a in one package then i'd be a very happy with that. so far it's either one or the other.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited March 2006
    Both... since I have that choice, but if I did not, I'd take the 2-ch.
    More later,
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2006
    Both. I don't like having limits with my music.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited March 2006
    I have my eye on a Marantz Reference Series SA-11S1 and the music hall maverick sacd player.They're both 2 channel.
    There's a big price difference between those two. Are you looking for new or used?

    BTW, I'm firmly in the 2 channel camp.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited March 2006
    F1nut wrote:
    BTW, I'm firmly in the 2 channel camp.

    Well THERE is a revelation. ;)

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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited March 2006
    2 channel. Surround is a nice novelty, but it needs to revolve around the front two.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2006
    i vote for multi channel. there is plenty of 2 channel media out there to listen to. give us more multi-channel music.

    I"m dissapointed in those SACD's that are 2 channel only. It really should have both on one disc.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited March 2006
    Both. Some SACD is unlistenable in multi channel. When the multi channel is mixed right, not too aggressive in the rear channels, it's wonderful.

    I use a universal player and DVD-A is also available. I can't hear the difference in sound quality between SACD and DVD-A. DVD-A can be a headache to start because of the menu driven playback, but there are albums on DVD-A that aren't available on SACD. Eagles Hotel California, Natalie Merchant's Tiger Lily, Fleetwood Mac Rumours, Donald Fagan's Night Fly , Kamikiad and a number of others.

    I found that my 5.1 channel levels need to be different than the standard HT setup. I set the rear channel levels way back, and the center channel a little lower. This seems to blend a little better with the front channels. I like the rear channels to be a little more ambient. A lot of SACDs are mixed to be more ambient in the rear channels. Norah Jones, Miles Davis and others are more ambient. A lot of the Sony classics that have been remastered into SACD are only two channel.
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  • Zen Dragon
    Zen Dragon Posts: 501
    edited March 2006
    It is nice to have the option to switch to multi. If the recording is done well it gives you the perspective of sitting in the center of a circular stage.
    I've got the Steely Dan Gaucho SACD, and love Babylon Sister in multi-channel.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited March 2006
    I thin Gaucho is the only Steely Dan in SACD. I have it and love the album. As you mentioned Babalon Sisters, Hey Nineteen and Gaucho is great stuff!:D Steely Dan's recording are used for critical listening courses for aspiring audio engineers. My son had this course when studying audi recording engineering down in Nashville. Steely Dan was one of the Professor's favorite genre to assign student listening tasks and then write about what they heard (techniques, instruments, overdubbing, plug ins, etc. Fagan and Brecker's attention to the recording technique and mix was not only unique among many artists, but was ingenious in structure. Listen to it carefully in multi channel. It was recorded in two channel with multi channel in mind. They were definitely in The New Frontier;)
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited March 2006
    I'm planning on buying new. I'm leaning towards the marantz as of now.
    The phillips DVD963SA sacd player i have is a multichannel sacd with an upsampling cd player.
    I'm going to downsize. Currently i have 3 audio systems ( 2-2 channel audio and 1- 5.1 ht system).
    I'm eliminating 1- 2 channel system and upgrading the rest.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited March 2006
    I'm also upgrading my amplifiers. I'll be triamping my 2 channel system for use with my 1.2 tls and carver amazings.
    I'm planning on getting 2 parasound halo jc-1 along with a halo a21.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,765
    edited March 2006
    Well, I have both. I have a multichannel (Denon DVD-2900) in my living room/HT system and I have a two channel (Sony SCD-C333ES) in my "not so budget anymore" 2-ch system.
    Gotta say that the Sony sounds a hellofalot better than the Denon by my ears.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited March 2006
    Not having heard either of your choices about all I can say is the Marantz is built like a brick **** house and their other SACD players get good reviews. Then again, I've heard from some fellas with the MH that they love it. Are demos possible?
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2006
    I guess both although I don't know how much longer SACD's will really hold out.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited March 2006
    I'll be making the rounds at the hi fi shops soon auditioning a few marantz sacd players along with other brands(denon,music hall,arcam,cary,etc). I'll post my findings soon.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited March 2006
    We look forward to your preview feedback. Alot of us are interested in your opinions.

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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited March 2006
    Both....if I have the money and room for such a setup. For now, just 2 channel.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2006
    Check out the Cary CD-306 sacd, a great player. You need both players. You can get a 2ch sacd with discreet circuity for Redbook playing, of course Redbook will sound great, but SACD even better. It seems SACD/CD has cornered the market on the Hi-Fi gear. That is why its going to be here, albiet the media may cost more.

    That said I would also pick up one of the universal players the Denon 2900 fits well into rack without a monitor, I also have a Pioneer Elite player which sounds as good but seems to work better with a monitor to naviagate the menu. Heard a Marantz at the last fest, nice piece, about the same as the Denon and Pioneer to my ears, but different racks so not a good comparison I suppose.

    I have not listened to a multi-channel disc in over a year so I guess I am 2ch.

    Happy Hunting.
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  • carvin77
    carvin77 Posts: 10
    edited April 2006
    I chose multi-channel!
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