Recommend me a first SACD

concealer404
concealer404 Posts: 7,440
edited October 2009 in Music & Movies
I was sitting around last night, and thought to myself "Man, i wish i had an SACD player now that my system is finally coming together."

Oh yeah. Duh. I DO have one. So, i need a first SACD.

I'm not really into jazz anymore.
Not really into classic rock.
I can do classical, but i really just like Baroque and Rennaissance era.
I like modern rock/alternative, but a lot of my favorite bands could be called indie or post-hardcore/punk/whatever.

Are there any that you think i might enjoy that really stand out as being excellently recorded? Only looking for stereo, no 5.1 or any of that stuff.

I'm going to start perusing Amazon when i get more time later today and see if i can find anything i like, i'm just worried about picking one that may not sound better than some of my better-recorded regular old cds.
I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited October 2009
    Well... there goes Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. This is a fantastic SACD.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Well... there goes Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. This is a fantastic SACD.

    I could live with that... i enjoy that cd, and Pink Floyd in general, but wouldn't be my first choice. :) That one is available in stereo, right? I thought i remembered reading that there was a surround version of it.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited October 2009
    Nine Inch Nails -The Downward Spiral 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. Excellent 2 ch and interesting 5.1 mix. Be aware that there is a DVD-A dual disc as well, but does not contain the second disc, just the original stuff with a 5.1 mix. I have both, the SACD is better.

    Dire Straits- Brothers in Arms. Excellent, maybe the best sounding SACD I have. Absolute must have.

    I have no recommendations for Classical, but there are some excellent choices available.
    -Kevin
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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited October 2009
    If you like baroque, you might like this:

    http://www.amazon.com/Handel-Organ-Concertos-Hybrid-SACD/dp/B00103E124/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1254407535&sr=8-15

    Handel organ concertos, hybrid SACD
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    Thanks for the input so far.... i may steer away from the Handel... not a big fan of organ as an instrument, but at least it was the right genre. :D

    Dire Straits and NIN could be a go, though, thanks!
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited October 2009
    www.sa-cd.net is the best SACD resource on the net.

    A few out of the norm of Jazz or Classic Rock:

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C1YPY4/?tag=sacdinfocom-20

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000TAZ2Y/?tag=sacdinfocom-20

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00066N8JS/?tag=sacdinfocom-20

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MM1EZQ/?tag=sacdinfocom-20

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MM1F6E/?tag=sacdinfocom-20

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002MHEM8/?tag=sacdinfocom-20
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  • Bass_Pedal
    Bass_Pedal Posts: 196
    edited October 2009
    Beck - Sea Change

    Seeing as you are not interested in 5.1, I won't extol the virtues of the multichannel layer, however the stereo layer is also amazing, you should give it a listen.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited October 2009
    Keane - Hopes and Fears
    Snow Patrol - Final Straw
    Cowboy Junkies - Whites Off Earth Now
    Incubus - A Crow Left of the Murder
    The Pixies catalog

    How about Dead Can Dance?
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    Keane - Hopes and Fears
    Snow Patrol - Final Straw
    Cowboy Junkies - Whites Off Earth Now
    Incubus - A Crow Left of the Murder
    The Pixies catalog

    How about Dead Can Dance?

    Whoa..... Final Straw is on SACD? ON IT. That cd was recorded VERY well normally... can't wait to hear that.

    Actually... i think i like all those examples. My wallet will hate me.

    Thanks!
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited October 2009
    Peter Gabriel-Up
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited October 2009
    Bass_Pedal wrote: »
    Beck - Sea Change

    Seeing as you are not interested in 5.1, I won't extol the virtues of the multichannel layer, however the stereo layer is also amazing, you should give it a listen.

    Good luck finding that. I have seen it, but priced near $100.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited October 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »
    Whoa..... Final Straw is on SACD? ON IT. That cd was recorded VERY well normally... can't wait to hear that.

    Actually... i think i like all those examples. My wallet will hate me.

    Thanks!

    In fact, I have the SACD of "Final Straw"

    I'm trying the avoid listing SACDs of classic rock....you know....Journey/Doobie Bros./Boston/Bon Jovi/Billy Joel/David Bowie/Genesis/Police/Aerosmith....etc.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited October 2009
    vc69 wrote: »
    Good luck finding that. I have seen it, but priced near $100.

    You never know....got mine recently @ Best Buy for $14.99 :D

    You just have to be at the right place at the right time.
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited October 2009
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    You never know....got mine recently @ Best Buy for $14.99 :D

    You just have to be at the right place at the right time.

    Wow. I really need to start searching it out in the bins rather than online.

    Thanks for the heads up!
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  • Vdr1973
    Vdr1973 Posts: 72
    edited October 2009
    Dire Straits Brothers in Arms
    also probably my favorite SACD is Genesis We Cant Dance, wich to me has great SQ.
    There are also many titles in DVD-Audio that im a fan of.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited October 2009
    Man....you all are making me spend money......
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited October 2009
    I might be getting "THE LOOK" real soon, again lol.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    Micheal McDonald

    Motown

    SACD
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
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    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited October 2009
    Nickel Creek
    Nickel Creek - This Side

    While the surround mix on This Side is too overdone for my tastes, the 2-channel on both of these completely blow away the CD versions (which were excellent in their own right). Bluegrass may not be your thing... but the instruments (and the amazing voices of Chris Thile and Sara Watkins) will definitely be a highlight for you on the audio side.
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  • POIDOG
    POIDOG Posts: 391
    edited October 2009
    Might not be your "cup of tea", but Avalon by Roxy Music is well done as a disc
    in SACD stereo. Also, I'm partial to the Kinks SACD's. Most are in SACD stereo & well done.

    http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/14779/The_Kinks-Word_of_Mouth-Hybrid_Stereo_SACD
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited October 2009
    kuntasensei wrote: »
    Nickel Creek
    Nickel Creek - This Side

    While the surround mix on This Side is too overdone for my tastes, the 2-channel on both of these completely blow away the CD versions (which were excellent in their own right). Bluegrass may not be your thing... but the instruments (and the amazing voices of Chris Thile and Sara Watkins) will definitely be a highlight for you on the audio side.

    If you're into bluegrass type of music, Nickel Creek's 2 SACDs are excellent. I don't have my discs in front of me, but if I remember correctly, these were direct-to-DSD recordings and were produced by Alison Krauss. Chris Thile also has a solo album on SACD, but it's super hard to find.
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited October 2009
    POIDOG wrote: »
    Might not be your "cup of tea", but Avalon by Roxy Music is well done as a disc in SACD stereo.

    I'm beginning to think I will never receive my copy from Amazon. Ordered it two months ago.
    I have had it on LP and CD. It was extremely well recorded and mixed so I can't wait to hear it on SACD.
    -Kevin
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  • POIDOG
    POIDOG Posts: 391
    edited October 2009
    vc69 wrote: »
    I'm beginning to think I will never receive my copy from Amazon. Ordered it two months ago.
    I have had it on LP and CD. It was extremely well recorded and mixed so I can't wait to hear it on SACD.

    Listened to it again this morning, and it is excellent, although I'm in no way a Roxy fan, they did have some interesting album covers. By the way, my personal favs on Avalon are "More than This" & "Take a Chance With Me". Ironic? for a non Roxy fan :D
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited October 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »
    I could live with that... i enjoy that cd, and Pink Floyd in general, but wouldn't be my first choice. :) That one is available in stereo, right? I thought i remembered reading that there was a surround version of it.

    It has a multi-channel mix, but the stereo mix is excellent too. Better, IMO.

    DSOTM is a phenomenal sounding SACD.
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited October 2009
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2009
    guys the SACD discs have a two channel layer. Exceptions if they even still exist are extremely rare most were just marketed a multi but had the stereo layer as well, typically the disc is either sacd stereo only or sacd multi and stereo or with hybrid they add a redbook layer to the SACD tracks, DSD does in fact help redbook recordings sound better.

    If your going to go digital SACD is a great investment in building your music collection.

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    Dsotm
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2009
    hOw abouT some BowIe if you can ever find a Heathen it is an interesting disc but OOP, Ziggy Stardust is still available.......maybe Everlast--White Trash Beautiful.......not really my cup of tea but seems to fit.

    RT1
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    Allison Krauss + Union Station Live
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