CD vs SACD vs DVD-A

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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited October 2009
    shack wrote: »
    There are good SACD recordings and somoe not so good SACD recordings...then there are those EXCELLENT SACD recordings. An excellent SACD blows away an excellent redbook...PERIOD! There is no "conspiracy" to have a poor redbook version on a hybrid disc to make SACD sound better, because it isn't necessary. The SACD layer IS better...if done well.

    Great Post, Shack! About time to straighten out what format is superior!
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2009
    Danny Tse wrote: »

    What I am saying is that you're comparing 2 different remasters on 2 different formats.
    Yep oranges and apples.Thats some good background info on the various versions of BIA.
    vc69 wrote: »

    Why can't all CD's sound like Steely Dan CD's? ;)
    That would be nice.
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Because Steely Dan sucks? ;)
    Reported.:p
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited October 2009
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Because Steely Dan sucks? ;)

    Well there is no accounting for individual taste is there?;)
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited October 2009
    Ok, I take back one statement I made earlier. I just listened to Led Zeppelin's Mothership on CD and this sounds far superior to the original vinyl. However, the Mothership versions have been remastered and I don't have it on LP to compare. I just wish Jimmy, Robert, and John would remaster the whole Zep catalogue this well. Some day......
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  • TouchyFeely
    TouchyFeely Posts: 26
    edited October 2009
    Polkitup2 wrote: »
    Of course they didn't hear a difference. They were probably using lamp cord for cables, a Radio Shack amp, and a $39 CD player since they are likely the same crowd that believes none of that matters.

    Agreed 100% LOL!
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