SACD that stand out Newbie

disneyjoe7

Looking to buy my first SACD what should be my first one?

Like Country and or older Rock Boston and the like.

ben62670

Pink Floyd DSTOM is an absolute must have. It is one of the few I adore in 5.1 and 2 channel. When you get try 5.1 first.

dudeinaroom

Boston's Self titled sacd is really good even though it is the only sacd I own

SLOCOOKN

I am expecting Peter Gabriel So, Ray Charles Genius Love Company and B. B. King reflections today or tomorrow. I will let you know asap. I have ordered a couple of others and they are not here yet.

Danny Tse

Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Jeff Beck - Blow by Blow
Roxy Music - Avalon
Steely Dan - Gaucho
Simple Minds - The Best of
The Kinks - Coming Dancing with the Kinks
The Police- Synchronicity
The Who - Tommy
Toto - IV
Vince Gill - High Lonesome Sound

and one of the best sounding SACDs out there....

John Denver - The Best of "Live"

Genesis and Moody Blues SACDs coming in April!!

hearingimpared

All my choices are taken. . . well not entirely, I have the Living Stereo SACD of "Don Juan" and "Don Quioxte" and it will make a classical music lover out of you the sonics are lush and dynamic.

dudeinaroom

SLOCOOKN wrote:

I am expecting Peter Gabriel So, Ray Charles Genius Love Company and B. B. King reflections today or tomorrow. I will let you know asap. I have ordered a couple of others and they are not here yet.

Let me know how that Peter Gabriel one sounds.

disneyjoe7

Thanks guys that John Denver one got me thinking about buying it

SLOCOOKN

dudeinaroom wrote:

Let me know how that Peter Gabriel one sounds.

The mail just ran...not in today...shoud have tomorrow I hope!

Danny Tse

disneyjoe7 wrote:

Thanks guys that John Denver one got me thinking about buying it

Features Elvis' guitarist James Burton!!

halo

Where is the best place or are the best places to buy SACD?

SLOCOOKN

Halo wrote:

Where is the best place or are the best places to buy SACD?

Danny Tse is full of good info..I have bought several off of the Bay...watch for shipping charges...Thanks to hearingimpared I am a member of yourmusic..before the rate increase...not a lot of selection..

halo

I haven't noticed much SACD on yourmusic. Lots of good Redbook though.

disneyjoe7

Being new to sacd's so this maybe a stupid question, sorry. But is the sacd market so small now that no local music stores don't carry these cds? If so not even a like the huge Virgin Records store in Downtown Disney, which I find parking a nightmare but I can't have everything.

Danny Tse

Halo wrote:

Where is the best place or are the best places to buy SACD?

You have the usual places....Elusive Disc, Music Direct, CD-Wow.com, etc. However, also check the various locations of ebay....you can locate many "import" SACD titles at substantial discount from trustworthy resellers.

Don't forget joining yourmusic.com to pick up SACDs for either $5.99 or $6.99/each (dependent on when you sign up).

The only brick-and-mortar stores that I visit for SACD are Best Buy and Fry's (if you have one in your area).

Do your research online and solicit opinions before committing your hard earned $$$.

Danny Tse

Halo wrote:

I haven't noticed much SACD on yourmusic. Lots of good Redbook though.

Do a search on "Album Title" using "SACD". You should see about 50 titles....Elton John, classical, Carpenters, and one heck of a deal on the Bob Dylan boxset.

Yourmusic.com just added 2 new SACDs from The Kinks.

halo

Thanks! I signed up for yourmusic when it was $5.99 a CD but they hiked it to $6.99 after Jan '07. I'll have to give another look for SACD there. What about amazon.com & J & R?

Danny Tse

disneyjoe7 wrote:

Being new to sacd's so this maybe a stupid question, sorry. But is the sacd market so small now that no local music stores don't carry these cds? If so not even a like the huge Virgin Records store in Downtown Disney, which I find parking a nightmare but I can't have everything.

I don't think SACD ever gained traction in the US marketplace. The format was introduced just as digital downloading goes mainstream and it had to compete with DVD-A in a hi-rez format war. Many stores, like Best Buy, initially stocked SACD but eventually let its inventory deplete (the situation at your local Best Buy may vary). However, SACD continues to live on over the internet and still has many supporters. Even though the type of music being released on SACD may not be "your cup of tea", the format still average about 60 new titles each month on a worldwide basis. Go check out sa-cd.net and you may be surprised at what has been released on SACD.

Danny Tse

Halo wrote:

Thanks! I signed up for yourmusic when it was $5.99 a CD but they hiked it to $6.99 after Jan '07. I'll have to give another look for SACD there. What about amazon.com & J & R?

$6.99 is still a good deal for a brand-new SACD.

I've only purchased one SACD from Amazon UK....and that was the SACD of Dire Straits' "Brothers in Arms". Never have purchased any music software from J&R (although I've purchase audio components from them and they're great).

Edit: When they have a sale, Sony Music Store can be a great place to get those now-out-of-print Sony SACD titles. I have picked up SACDs here for as low as $11.00/each including shipping (Sony usually include shipping if order total over $25.00).

disneyjoe7

Great info thanks all.


Ok John Denver is out, I don't think I could listen to that cd. Nothing Country bummer? Jazz not sure but maybe I could enjoy, any of those which stands out? Boston sacd sparked an interest but being it's your first and only, and no one else said anything about it I put that one on hold for now.

schwarcw

Danny,

Have you heard James Burton on Roy Orbison's "Black and White"? He plays lead guitar along with Roy and Bruce Springsteen. I have it on SACD and DVD. The DVD is in DTS, this live concert was performed just several month before Roy's death and is spectacular! Other artists include: Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, J. D. Souter, Tom Waits. Backup vocalists: K. D. Lang, Bonnie Raitt and Jennifer Warnes. Incredible stuff!

hearingimpared

SLOCOOKN wrote:

Danny Tse is full of good info..I have bought several off of the Bay...watch for shipping charges...Thanks to hearingimpared I am a member of yourmusic..before the rate increase...not a lot of selection..

The thing about yourmusic is that you need to check it every day because they get some really great deals but they don't last long.

hearingimpared

schwarcw wrote:

Danny,

Have you heard James Burton on Roy Orbison's "Black and White"? He plays lead guitar along with Roy and Bruce Springsteen. I have it on SACD and DVD. The DVD is in DTS, this live concert was performed just several month before Roy's death and is spectacular! Other artists include: Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, J. D. Souter, Tom Waits. Backup vocalists: K. D. Lang, Bonnie Raitt and Jennifer Warnes. Incredible stuff!

I have seen this and it is awesome!

ben62670

I can't believe no one else posted on Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. It is like an audio show off 5.1, and over 95% of my audio listening is stereo. +1 for Dire Straits BIA, but the redbook is superbly recorded too.

disneyjoe7

Ben, just realized what you meant by Pink Floyd's DSTOM that you posted above. Agreed this is on a short list Thanks. Celine Dion is also on a personnel short list of mine.

hearingimpared

ben62670 wrote:

I can't believe no one else posted on Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. It is like an audio show off 5.1, and over 95% of my audio listening is stereo. +1 for Dire Straits BIA, but the redbook is superbly recorded too.

I give full endorsement to DSOTM I just didn't mention it cause you already did. This and Jazz at the Pawnshop were the first two SACDs I ever purchased.

Full Props DSOTM and Jazz at the Pawnshop.

TN_Polk_Lover

The Best Buy closest to me (Hickory Hollow Mall, Nashville) no longer carries SACDs. But I've heard others here say that Best Buy's near them still carry them. I guess it depends on the local market.

Robert

ben62670

I have 3 best buys within 30 miles here maybe 4. One of them has like 12 different titles, and one has about 200. I need to look at the other.

disneyjoe7

Are BB prices better then on-line?

Danny Tse

schwarcw wrote:

Danny,

Have you heard James Burton on Roy Orbison's "Black and White"? He plays lead guitar along with Roy and Bruce Springsteen. I have it on SACD and DVD. The DVD is in DTS, this live concert was performed just several month before Roy's death and is spectacular! Other artists include: Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, J. D. Souter, Tom Waits. Backup vocalists: K. D. Lang, Bonnie Raitt and Jennifer Warnes. Incredible stuff!

Oh yes!! I have seen the concert several times when it was shown during the pledge drive on my local PBS station. The DVD + SACD is definitely on my "Must Buy" list.

For those who are members of BMG Music Service, the hybrid SACD of Heart's "Alive in Seattle" is on sale for $3.98

Danny Tse

disneyjoe7 wrote:

Are BB prices better then on-line?

Not always....but you do get the joy of instant gratification. To be serious, BB's prices are generally between $13.99-$15.99/per SACD, which is about the same as online. You get to pay sales tax at BB while you pay shipping for online orders.