SACD/DVD-A owners - have you considered selling off your collection?

Danny Tse
Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
edited March 2009 in Music & Movies
So I am cruising ebay for deals on SACD and I can't help but noticed the high "completed sales" price for some of the titles.

$46.00 (with 12 bids) for a SACD of Mariah Carey's "#1s" :eek:
$50.00 (with 12 bids) for a SACD of the Animals' "Retrospective" :eek:
$78.00 (with 3 bids) for the SACD of Peter Gabriel's "Melt" SACD :eek:

We're not talking about some rare SACD such as the imported Sarah Brightman SACDs or Aerosmith's "Rocks" SACD.

$46.00 (with 9 bids) for a DVD-A/DualDisc of Dire Straits' "Brothers in Arms" :eek:

Maybe I should leave those DVD-As I have stay sealed....such as my "Best of Seal" DVD-A
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited February 2009
    so much for no demand, there is plenty of demand for SACD.

    I never was one to hord away music, I figure it was pressed to be played and enjoyed.

    Anyway I guess my collection of SACD is worth quite a bit but not planning on parting with it anytime soon.

    RT1
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2009
    I'll probably ditch most of mine.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited February 2009
    dang. I resold my Brothers in Arms for like $10. Should've ebay'd it :)
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,623
    edited February 2009
    I have considered selling my DVD Audio collection but I can't seem to let go. Hotel California and Rumours keep me hanging in.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,196
    edited February 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I'll probably ditch most of mine.
    When you do, I'll take 'em......SACD's that is....... ;)
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited February 2009
    SACD/DVD-A owners - have you considered selling off your collection?

    Hell no!
    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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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited February 2009
    Oh HELL no~
    TNRabbit
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited February 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I'll probably ditch most of mine.

    If you were not so cute some of these musing's would be the death of you.

    seems both cd and sacd are hanging on, I thought they might be entirely kicked to the curb by now.

    I see a day when you download a tune(s) for 3-5 days after which it magically disappears from your i-pod thingy/computer/server/distributor, I mean your only paying to hear the music, you sure do not own anything about it.

    When I retire I am kicking my feet up with a large stogie, bottle of fine rum and Yence my swedish massuese, as she rubs between my toes with that special oil stuff she has I will be smiling to all of you while listening to:

    Wish You Were Here---on SACD of course.

    RT1
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2009
    Nope. Just bought two new SACDs last night. Of the last 20 or so CDs purchased in the last few months, at least half have been SACDs.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • dfranks
    dfranks Posts: 207
    edited February 2009
    [QUOTE

    When I retire I am kicking my feet up with a large stogie, bottle of fine rum and Yence my swedish massuese, as she rubs between my toes with that special oil stuff she has I will be smiling to all of you while listening to:

    Wish You Were Here---on SACD of course.

    RT1[/QUOTE]

    As long as Yence doesn't have man hands that's a hell of a dream:eek:

    Sorry I couldn't help myself;)
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  • Tanquen
    Tanquen Posts: 27
    edited February 2009
    Has either format been discontinued?
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  • avhomedesigns
    avhomedesigns Posts: 29
    edited February 2009
    I'll keep my SACD....now my DVD audio:confused:
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited February 2009
    Tanquen wrote: »
    Has either format been discontinued?

    SACD is still going strong....breaking thru the 5,700 title barrier last night at sa-cd.net. Almost 90 new SACD titles since beginning of 2009.

    DVD-A? Not sure. King Crimsom coming on DVD-A soon?
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,391
    edited February 2009
    Any disks I buy, I'm checking if it is on SACD first.
    Stan

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    HT:
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    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • lumpy
    lumpy Posts: 113
    edited February 2009
    sacd is the only music that I am currently buying, and I would like to buy another 20 this year. I will almost never pay more than $30 per disc though, and reluctantly if over $20 per disc.

    carlos santana - caravan was one exception
    pop

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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited February 2009
    lumpy wrote: »
    sacd is the only music that I am currently buying, and I would like to buy another 20 this year. I will almost never pay more than $30 per disc though, and reluctantly if over $20 per disc.

    carlos santana - caravan was one exception

    For those who are interested in some Japan-only SACDs, please go to this particular thread over at quadraphonicquad.com

    The above link list discs, almost all of them SACD, quadraphicquad.com member Cai Campbell ordered from HMV Jp right before his untimely passing. His mom has just listed these titles to be sold to those who are interested.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited February 2009
    So many SACD diehards. I check ebay again today on completed sales....

    $99.00 (on a "Buy It Now" sale) for SACD of Talk Talk's "Colour of Spring"
    $93.01 (with 18 bids) for SACD of Talk Talk's "Colour of Spring"
    $62.00 (with 25 bids) for the multi-channel SACD of Meat Loaf's "Bat Out of Hell"
    $41.00 (with 8 bids) for imported SACD of John Denver's "Collection"

    :eek:
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited February 2009
    The price for out of print MFSL, DCC and Mastersound gold cd's is getting pretty crazy these days as well.

    And to think how some complain about the $15.00 price tag for a regular CD.....LOL
    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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  • Motzart
    Motzart Posts: 1,075
    edited February 2009
    The Classical Music I find on SACD "Hybrid's" which I find the normal CD layer is Remastered sounds incredible.
    As long as I find they are highly rated (Thus the sound quality is there) I'll continue to pick em up.
    As I have said before.....multi-channel dosen't really impress me.
    BUT the "Hybrid" played on my regular CD Player sounds spectacular!
    Most of the Classical SACD "Hybrid" Cd's are under $20.
    No plan on parting with mine as long as all these factors are met.

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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    I just recently got into SACD, having just gotten my first SACD player. Currently the only one I have is the DSOTM SACD, but there are definitely going to be a lot more of them coming soon. Going by the little experience I have with it, I love it.

    I wasn't to big on the multi-channel mix, but in 2 channel downmix it was amazing.
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited February 2009
    Never thought about selling my collection. As a classical music fan, hybrid SACD two channel is da bomb. Jazz fans do alright too. That doesn't mean I wouldn't love to find Hell Freezes Over on SACD (that will never happen but I think it's on DVD-A) or Pet Shop Boys "Please".
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited February 2009
    fatchowmein wrote: »
    That doesn't mean I wouldn't love to find Hell Freezes Over on SACD (that will never happen but I think it's on DVD-A) or Pet Shop Boys "Please".

    Since Warner Music is about to release its first domestic SACD, the Eagles could eventually show up on SACD.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited February 2009
    I have been thinking of selling off the small amount of DVD-A and SACD's recently. I don't have anyway to play them anymore.. since my Blu ray player is now using the analog inputs on the pre amp.

    I am glad I have Fleetwood Mac- Rumours on DVD-a though. I hear it's fetching a pretty decent shiny coin on Epay.

    Couple of my fave DVD-A disc's are

    Crowded House
    The Fixx - 1011 Woodland
    B.B. King and Eric Clapton - Riding with the king
    R.E.M. - Automatic for the people
    Fleetwood Mac - Say you Will
    Barenaked Ladies - Maroon
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited February 2009
    danger boy wrote: »
    I have been thinking of selling off the small amount of DVD-A and SACD's recently. I don't have anyway to play them anymore.. since my Blu ray player is now using the analog inputs on the pre amp.

    I am glad I have Fleetwood Mac- Rumours on DVD-a though. I hear it's fetching a pretty decent shiny coin on Epay.

    Couple of my fave DVD-A disc's are

    Crowded House
    The Fixx - 1011 Woodland
    B.B. King and Eric Clapton - Riding with the king
    R.E.M. - Automatic for the people
    Fleetwood Mac - Say you Will
    Barenaked Ladies - Maroon

    I thought Blu-Ray players did SACD too...?
    TNRabbit
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    TNRabbit wrote: »
    I thought Blu-Ray players did SACD too...?

    Only a few of them do, and those are the uber-expensive ones.

    The only one I can think of offhand that does is one of the Denon units.
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  • timlitton
    timlitton Posts: 289
    edited February 2009
    My original run 60 GB PS3 plays SACD, but I haven't had the pleasure of hearing one yet. I was "in" for that awesome Kinks SACD karma a couple of weeks back, but obviously I didn't win.

    I've decided to try and see what the hub-bub is all about sometime in the next month or two.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited February 2009
    I am building the collection for retirement, so no, not selling any SACD's in the foreseeable future. I have been getting some really good deals though. Last 30 SACD, nothing over $30.
    Michael ;)
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote:
    Only a few of them do, and those are the uber-expensive ones.

    The only one I can think of offhand that does is one of the Denon units.

    I can't believe I'm giving them a plug :rolleyes:...but the new OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray player should be coming out soon. It will be a SACD player as well and should come in between $500-$600.
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited February 2009
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    Since Warner Music is about to release its first domestic SACD, the Eagles could eventually show up on SACD.

    Sweeeeeeet! Let's just hope they do.

    Thx, Danny!
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  • Motzart
    Motzart Posts: 1,075
    edited February 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    F*CK ebay! :mad: No offense meant towards anyone here. Just a heads-up....
    Some of my best finds on SACD have been on amazon. I've gotten used titles for as little as 5.00. I can't stress this enough though. Make damn sure to email the seller first and have them confirm that the title you're interested in is the SACD format. Had a couple cases where the merchants have sent me redbook CD's and had to file a claim. Since I've learned to email the seller before buying, every title I've ordered since has been SACD. Check frequently, cover your bases and you can find some terrific titles cheap on the zon. You can even find brand new discs there at a fair price.

    Had this happen on evil bay once....learned my lesson!
    I have yet to pay more than $15 for a title off evil bay for a SACD(Usually around $10-$12).
    But then again Classical doesn't move like the others either.
    Suits me as long as they are "Hybrid"!
    I buy Cd's from Amazon resellers now and then.
    Thing is I rack money in Paypal and you hafta use a credit card threw Amazon.
    I only use my Paypal stash when at all possible.

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