Alison Krauss SACD's

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snow
snow Posts: 4,337
edited August 2009 in Music & Movies
For those that own her SACD's be glad you got them when you did prices are going up fast.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00008NGHI/ref=sr_1_olp_5?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1251081220&sr=1-5

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REGARDS SNOW
Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 561
    edited August 2009
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    Wow! Can you say it's time for a re-release? I have every one but "Live" on SACD. That one is in the vinyl collection. Her albums are probably my most listened to, with the High-res releases all being outstanding.
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
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    I ended up selling my scratched(don't ask) copy of the Live SACD this spring. It went for $65 on ebay, and track #12 on the first disc wouldn't even play. I do miss the sound quality, but didn't get to listen to it much anyway...
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,001
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    Such a sweet voice.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
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    I'm not entirely sure if I've ever even heard Alison Krauss. I hear about her on here so much, I feel like I should have...

    At those prices...I definitely won't be getting any of her SACD's anytime soon!:eek:
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,375
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    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    I'm not entirely sure if I've ever even heard Alison Krauss.

    Come on over and get your stuff:p:D and I'll put her in your lap.;)
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,328
    edited August 2009
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    How about a few pictures boys?!?!?!?!?:D

    Enjoy!

    DianaKrall-1.jpg

    DianaKrall.jpg

    KianaKrall03.jpg
    Carl

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  • comfortablycurt
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    SCompRacer wrote: »
    Come on over and get your stuff:p:D and I'll put her in your lap.;)

    Hmm...I might take you up on that.
    schwarcw wrote: »
    How about a few pictures boys?!?!?!?!?:D

    Enjoy!

    DianaKrall-1.jpg

    DianaKrall.jpg

    KianaKrall03.jpg

    ...Especially after seeing those pictures...:p;)
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,424
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    Krauss, Krall--You say tomato, I say tomahto.

    :)
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  • F1nut
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    Carl, wrong lady!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
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    agfrost wrote: »
    Krauss, Krall--You say tomato, I say tomahto.

    :)
    You beat me to it lol.



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • agfrost
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    I picked up the Alison Krauss "Live" SACD for $10 a while back--Got it from some crazy Alaskan that I think was using it for an air-hockey puck. :D

    Kind of a weird story about that disc--It won't play its SACD layer at all on my Marantz DV-9500 universal player, but is flawless on my cheapo Sony DVP-NS90V.

    It's not due to any of the scratches on that disc--My buddy has a flawless copy that wouldn't play on the Marantz either. Just one disc that it doesn't like!

    Curt, the redbook version is also well done, you should check her out and don't need to shell out $60-$150 to enjoy. Voice like an angel, fantastic band to back her.

    Jay
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  • snow
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    agfrost wrote: »
    I picked up the Alison Krauss "Live" SACD for $10 a while back--Got it from some crazy Alaskan that I think was using it for an air-hockey puck. :D

    Kind of a weird story about that disc--It won't play its SACD layer at all on my Marantz DV-9500 universal player, but is flawless on my cheapo Sony DVP-NS90V.

    It's not due to any of the scratches on that disc--My buddy has a flawless copy that wouldn't play on the Marantz either. Just one disc that it doesn't like!

    Curt, the redbook version is also well done, you should check her out and don't need to shell out $60-$150 to enjoy. Voice like an angel, fantastic band to back her.

    Jay
    I have a very nice copy that I listen to and a sealed copy that I paid $65.00 for a while back that is going to remain sealed of Live and of course the music video version. The one you have Jay I would consider having the scratches polished out considering the prices of good used copys now :)



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,375
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    I know how Carl feels about Diana, but he must be careful not to say her name when he is with Alison.:D
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  • Matt34
    Matt34 Posts: 318
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    I got to see her live in tucson when I came back from iraq for r&r a couple years ago. It was for my wife's and I 10yr anniversery. Amazing voice and the band was just as good....just not as good looking.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
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    Glad I pick up my SACD's a while ago. I have them all.

    Nice looking women. Talented to boot.
    Michael ;)
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,328
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    F1nut wrote: »
    Carl, wrong lady!

    I just can't get Diana off my mind!

    Also, I need to go to bed earlier. I force myself to read this stuff and post. I like it, but I just don't recignize when my brain has disconnected.:(:D

    I'm such a f#ckup!
    Carl

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  • SCompRacer
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    schwarcw wrote: »
    I'm such a...

    Ever since you took that new position, you have been working long hours with less free time. Don't be too hard on yourself.
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  • snow
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    Well I just bought another used copy in very good condition of the Live SACD for $64.09 shipped which I think was a good investment considering the prices lately.

    Yeah I know im a greedy bastage :)



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
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    snow nice grab, I am looking for another Live myself, it is kind of shame the price gouging that goes on, obviously there is a strong demand for SACD. The guy who wants 900 for the discs seems wacked but someone who wants them will likely bite.

    I do not have New Favorite on SACD but can attest that the redbook has excellent sonics. I have the other three on SACD and they are terrific recordings and great music. Her disc a Hundred Miles is also nice only available though in redbook.

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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
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    DAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN~

    Glad I picked up all my AK SACDs last year....
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  • comfortablycurt
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    So...what would be a good intro CD to Alison Krauss?

    I almost got one yesterday...but I changed my mind and ended up getting something else.

    Is the Plant & Krauss album any good?
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    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    So...what would be a good intro CD to Alison Krauss?

    I almost got one yesterday...but I changed my mind and ended up getting something else.

    Is the Plant & Krauss album any good?
    Personally what I would do is buy a copy of the DVD Live and see if you like the sound if you do then perhaps look for more of her music.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ALISON-KRAUSS-UNION-STATION-LIVE-DVD-BOXSET-NEW_W0QQitemZ130321496834QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray?hash=item1e57c43b02&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14


    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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    snow wrote: »
    Personally what I would do is buy a copy of the DVD Live and see if you like the sound if you do then perhaps look for more of her music.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ALISON-KRAUSS-UNION-STATION-LIVE-DVD-BOXSET-NEW_W0QQitemZ130321496834QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray?hash=item1e57c43b02&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14


    REGARDS SNOW

    Do they have that on CD? I think that's one of the ones they had.

    I know it was Alison Krauss and Union Station...not sure if it was "Live" though.
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  • snow
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    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Do they have that on CD? I think that's one of the ones they had.

    I know it was Alison Krauss and Union Station...not sure if it was "Live" though.
    Yes they have it on CD also. :)



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    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • TNRabbit
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    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    So...what would be a good intro CD to Alison Krauss?

    I almost got one yesterday...but I changed my mind and ended up getting something else.

    Is the Plant & Krauss album any good?

    I hated that one.

    The Live at Union Station is good, but I prefer the "Collection" CD.

    "Oh Atlanta" is a REAL treat on the AL ribbons~
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  • greymatter
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    Lasareath wrote: »
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    I just recently bought a Denon 3910 for $300 and it came with 10 SACD's and one of them was that Live SACD. It was a very good deal. That SACD has amazing sound.

    where did you buy it from?
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  • agfrost
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    greymatter wrote: »
    where did you buy it from?

    Must've been a private sale.
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  • F1nut
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    Is the Plant & Krauss album any good?

    Hell yeah, but it isn't like her other releases.
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 561
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    F1nut wrote: »
    Hell yeah, but it isn't like her other releases.

    Agreed, it is good. However, my personal favorite is "So Long, So Wrong". The 180g vinyl is amazing.
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