HiRez Poll Chicago - V [DVD-A]/[SACD-JAPAN]

[fredblue]

I gave it an "8" when I first joined here and I probably stick by that.. possibly I might even give it a "9" now, its another superb Klingberg/Kellogg surround mix. sound quality is pristine too, I can't see how you could improve on the sound here (though I'd love to be proven wrong!).

 

[Quad Linda]

As any woman will attest, woodies are free, chocolate you need to pay for.

I'd rather have chocolate than a woodie..:yikes on second thoughts I like them both....

 

[rtbluray]

I'm finally getting ahold of this disc via eBay. The 2011 SACD version for $27 (incl. shipping)
Can't wait to finally have this one in, and I'll get in a vote once I do.

 

[bmoura]

I'm finally getting ahold of this disc via eBay. The 2011 SACD version for $27 (incl. shipping)
Can't wait to finally have this one in, and I'll get in a vote once I do.

Congratulations on the purchase. You'll enjoy it.

There's info on more of the Warner SACDs for sale here on QQ at https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/fo...lifornia-amp-Rumors-Multichannel-SACDs-for-30

 

[skherbeck]

Finally got the dvd-a! Great sound quality and surround mix... I like the mix more than some of the other reviewers here; plenty of discrete elements to my ears. Music content is a bit inconsistent for my tastes (as compared to CTA which kicks a** from start to finish!) I give it an 8. Wish I could find the CTA Quadio disc somewhere... That thing seems to be really rare!

 

[jhw59]

Outstanding DVD-A. A must have, IMO.

 

[blue.monk]

"Can you dig it?" Yes I can. A solid 9.

 

[sjcorne]

I've had a sealed copy of this for a few years now. Saw it sitting on the shelf today and decided to finally crack it open and listen. I gave it a 7.

It sounds amazing, but unfortunately the surround approach is the same as the Chicago II DVD-A. It's mostly double stereo with some discrete guitar/brass solos in the center channel. It's maybe a little bit more adventurous than II- for example the opening of "A Hit By Varese" pans around the room in a similar fashion to the quad mix.

I was especially disappointed with the way "Dialogue" was handled, compared to the amazing quad mix.

"Dialogue"- 2018 4.0 Blu-Ray:

"Dialogue"- 5.1 DVD-A: