Depends on how the Warner Music remaster of the album in 24/192 PCM compares sonically to the MoFi transfer of the Original Master to SACD.
Neither one is in Surround Sound.
I did my little test of Mofi's 2013 Hybrid SACD vs HDTracks 24/192 2016 remasterd, The Doobie Brothers, Stampede.
Not quite a fair test as the SACD ran HDMI through the MX122 inner DAC and the download ran optical out through the D150.
That said, of course both are great, but I will give the nod to the download.
Mofi: 24/88.2 DSD, great warmth and clarity, resonates well, easy to listen do. A little subdued at times. Listened at 60db.
HDTracks: 24/192. Immediately a little louder than the MOFI. Knowing it is a 2016 remaster I wondered did they add a touch of compression? I turned down to 55db for an equal listening experience. With that said, the sound was much cleaner, better snap, bass and drums definitely better. Overall better.
It comes to the age old question, is it worth the money if you already have the MOFI, for me yes as follows, better sound albeit very slight, ease of access, press a button and go vs pulling a disc and playing. I am a San Franciscan so there are local bands that I have seen and listened to over the years and The Doobie Brothers is how I justify the extra expense.
OF course nothing compares to the DVD-A 5.1, The Captain and Me, as that disc/format still reigns supreme. I will leave it up to others as to what placebo played an effect on my new purchase, but I am happy.
