BIG Blu-Ray Audio drive from Universal Music in 2013

[Quad Linda]

Other than some of the old Quad sound spectaculars, most classical surround is hall effect in the rears. Although I always prefer to buy 5.1, I often prefer listening to them in 2ch. Ditto for Miles' Kind of Blue and Brubeck's Time Out. I like having the option to listen either way. And if I do want to listen to hall, I prefer to listen to the real hall reflections in the rears than synthesized ones.

All 2.0. ( i'm assuming, given the specs on FNAC ) but worth a punt if you haven't got the 5.1 releases, I suppose ?

 

[fredblue]

Other than some of the old Quad sound spectaculars, most classical surround is hall effect in the rears. Although I always prefer to buy 5.1, I often prefer listening to them in 2ch. Ditto for Miles' Kind of Blue and Brubeck's Time Out. I like having the option to listen either way. And if I do want to listen to hall, I prefer to listen to the real hall reflections in the rears than synthesized ones.

what are the most spectacular (i.e. v.discrete) Classical Quads you'd recommend checking out Linda?

I have the Tchaikovsky/Bernstein "Nutcracker" Sony SACD which is superb in surround!
http://www.sa-cd.net/showtitle/247

The other Sony's I have are the usual ambient presentation, including this one..
http://www.sa-cd.net/showtitle/249
..which I believe was a v.discrete quad but had it's balls cut off for 5.1 SACD..!? its nothing special (mix-wise).

 

[mattB2]

Do the orchestral parts come through though ? It's not ambient noise in the rears, is it ?

It's the real thing - not ambient which is usually favoured for classical recordings.

 

[Dixie4]

It's the real thing - not ambient which is usually favoured for classical recordings.

Thank you, Matt. I'm really excited about receiving my disc ! ( yes, all the Classical & Soundtrack SACD / MC discs I own are all ambient....which disappointed me a little. )

 

[cupboy]

Are these classical titles 5.1? Even if so, the Wagner might be the only one I'd buy. ....

Strange looking cover art for a classical title. Never heard of "Runnicles".

 

[Quad Linda]

Bartok's Concerto is a favorite piece of mine. The 5.1 mix is pretty good, but the original Quad was spectacular. I've owned four performances of this piece. The best performance was in the 60's with Rafael Fruhbeck-deBurgos conducting, albeit in 2ch.

Miraculous Mandarin was released on a separate Quad album.

what are the most spectacular (i.e. v.discrete) Classical Quads you'd recommend checking out Linda?

I have the Tchaikovsky/Bernstein "Nutcracker" Sony SACD which is superb in surround!
http://www.sa-cd.net/showtitle/247

The other Sony's I have are the usual ambient presentation, including this one..
http://www.sa-cd.net/showtitle/249
..which I believe was a v.discrete quad but had it's balls cut off for 5.1 SACD..!? its nothing special (mix-wise).

 

[fredblue]

So I think my next two batches of 3 from FNAC will be..

Ella & Louis, Nina Simone & The 5.1 Serge

and

Bejart/Pierre Henry, Getz/Gilberto & Quincy's Bossa Nova

 

[Dixie4]

Frustrated that Serge wasn't dispatched yesterday.....should be today though....

 

[inquadwetrust]

So I think my next two batches of 3 from FNAC will be..

Ella & Louis, Nina Simone & The 5.1 Serge

and

Bejart/Pierre Henry, Getz/Gilberto & Quincy's Bossa Nova

I've ordered the Serge as I didn't know till now it had the 5.1 mix included! I love the CD/DVD 5.1 set, Serge is isolated in the centre with the tight grooves of the band set to his left and right in front with a little of the vocal ambience and some of the more left-field sounds coming from the rears. But as soon as the beautiful strings come in they do so completely behind you and the sound field opens out wonderfully. The DD never stopped me listening to this and I even paid the extra Euros so I can have it tomorrow!

Sunderland...

 

[Dixie4]

I've ordered the Serge as I didn't know till now it had the 5.1 mix included! I love the CD/DVD 5.1 set, Serge is isolated in the centre with the tight grooves of the band set to his left and right in front with a little of the vocal ambience and some of the more left-field sounds coming from the rears. But as soon as the beautiful strings come in they do so completely behind you and the sound field opens out wonderfully. The DD never stopped me listening to this and I even paid the extra Euros so I can have it tomorrow!

Sunderland...

I'm even more excited to receive this disc, when I continue to read positive feedback ! Come on DHL !!! :howl

 

[fredblue]

I've ordered the Serge as I didn't know till now it had the 5.1 mix included! I love the CD/DVD 5.1 set, Serge is isolated in the centre with the tight grooves of the band set to his left and right in front with a little of the vocal ambience and some of the more left-field sounds coming from the rears. But as soon as the beautiful strings come in they do so completely behind you and the sound field opens out wonderfully. The DD never stopped me listening to this and I even paid the extra Euros so I can have it tomorrow!

Sunderland...

oh I think you just gave me a 5.1 banana!

and here it is..!

:51banana:

seriously the mix sounds gorgeous!

just my tasse de thé :friday:

 

[Dixie4]

oh I think you just gave me a 5.1 banana!

and here it is..!

:51banana:

seriously the mix sounds gorgeous!

just my tasse de thé :friday:

Do you have the CD / DVD 5.1 set, Adam ?

 

[fredblue]

Frustrated that Serge wasn't dispatched yesterday.....should be today though....

I guess old Serge didn't have the urge... @:

 

[fredblue]

Do you have the CD / DVD 5.1 set, Adam ?

non, désolé..

 

[Dixie4]

non, désolé..

Now I've got to use Google !!

No need to apologise, my dear !

( Have you placed your order ? )

 

[Dixie4]

I guess old Serge didn't have the urge... @:

He's on his way now. :banana:

 

[Quadfabtom]

I received my order from Fnac today:
Supertramp, Serge + Zazie.
Here are some Scans:
Serge sounds great : 5.1 dts HD Master Audio

 

[Quadfabtom]

I forgot: Zazie sounds amazing !!! (2.0)

 

[Dixie4]

Get ready all you Classical Music lovers!

Amazon UK pre-orders up now for the following new blu-ray audio discs...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mahler-Symphony-No-5-Karajan-Blu-ray/dp/B00BRGL4OM/ref=pd_vtp_d_h__3

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beethoven-Symphony-No-9-Blu-ray/dp/B00BRGL4OW/ref=pd_vtp_d_h__1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beethoven-S...-Blu-ray/dp/B00BRGL44C/ref=pd_bxgy_d_h__img_y

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wagner-Blu-ray/dp/B00BW7FCLM/ref=pd_vtp_d_h__3

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ROLANDO-VILLAZN-VERDI-Blu-ray/dp/B00C1MLHIE/ref=pd_vtp_d_h__6

All Out NEXT MONDAY June 3rd! :banana:

Release date now says, Sept 16th. ( Which was the date, previously stated. )

 

[fredblue]

Release date now says, Sept 16th. ( Which was the date, previously stated. )

boo!

Bah bumhug..!!