Listening to Now In SACD Stereo (or Mono)

[GOS]

Cosmic Dancer is just stupid wonderful.

 

[GOS]

DR numbers on T. Rex SACD

foobar2000 1.5.2 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2020-04-10 19:17:46

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Analyzed: T. Rex / Electric Warrior
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR10 -1.42 dB -13.32 dB 3:40 1/11-Mambo Sun
DR10 -1.35 dB -13.79 dB 4:28 2/11-Cosmic Dancer
DR11 -1.29 dB -13.80 dB 4:10 3/11-Jeepster
DR11 -2.02 dB -15.26 dB 3:47 4/11-Monolith
DR11 -1.37 dB -13.61 dB 3:00 5/11-Lean Woman Blues
DR10 -1.82 dB -13.37 dB 4:25 6/11-Bang A Gong (Get It On)
DR11 -1.43 dB -14.63 dB 3:12 7/11-Planet Queen
DR11 -2.38 dB -15.74 dB 2:31 8/11-Girl
DR11 -1.37 dB -14.61 dB 3:59 9/11-The Motivator
DR12 -1.60 dB -15.47 dB 2:23 10/11-Life's A Gas
DR11 -1.70 dB -14.91 dB 3:42 11/11-Rip Off
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Number of tracks: 11
Official DR value: DR11

Samplerate: 88200 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2925 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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[marpow]

Listening now to Wayne Shorter.

 

[marpow]

Listening now to The Carpenters-Singles. The only reason I purchased this from Acoustic Sounds was to add to my Japanese box collection.
Unfortunately what they sent me was the single layer SHM SACD in a plastic jewel case, but I understand that it is not guaranteed that you will get the box, I guess I could have called on the phone and had them look up there inventory.
It is not, nor has it ever been, my kind of music, but I will admit this is a very high quality recording that the SHM SACD really captures quite well.

 

[The Rang]

O

Murray Head - Nigel Lived

Odd album, like a Broadway Cast recording.
Lyrics are good but very hard to follow, often buried in the mix.
Sound is pretty good.
Admire Intervention for releasing something so obscure on SACD, but this one isn’t destined to get much airplay from me

 

[4-earredwonder]

The Best of the James Gang [AP/Universal/Stereo SACD]

WOW, Congrats to AP and Company for doing a stellar job on this SACD remaster

 

[GOS]

The Best of the James Gang [AP/Universal/Stereo SACD]

WOW, Congrats to AP and Company for doing a stellar job on this SACD remaster

Why didn't I order that?

 

[4-earredwonder]

Why didn't I order that?

I don't know .... I can't read minds. BTW, I did manage to get 15% off and free s/h and NO tax when Acoustic Sounds had their recent sale. Don't know if they're still offering discounts on it. edit: NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER DISCOUNT ......BUMMER GENE!

https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/140628/James_Gang-The_Best_Of_The_James_Gang-Hybrid_Stereo_SACD

 

[The Rang]

This album has near legendary status. Now I know why : great album.
Though a teensy but strident at times it sounds better than I expected

 

[GOS]

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I bet that sounds pretty great, huh?

 

[The Rang]

Dusty was indeed excellent.
Sadly she was followed by this, perhaps the worst sounding SACD I own.
I do not blame Audio Fidelity (other than their decision to release it) or Kevin Gray, but the original producer Mike Stone. A thin, over reverbed, indistinct wall of mushy sound.

 

[GOS]

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Dusty was indeed excellent.
Sadly she was followed by this, perhaps the worst sounding SACD I own.
I do not blame Audio Fidelity (other than their decision to release it) or Kevin Gray, but the original producer Mike Stone. A thin, over reverbed, indistinct wall of mushy sound.

I certainly agree on the Asia. It does sound absolutely horrible. I couldn't believe it.

 

[Woody71]

Enjoyed this one earlier. Always enjoy it no matter when...

 

[Hamilton59]

Good Thursday Morning People!

Starting off with....

Kenny Loggins with Jim Messina - Sittin' In



In the morning when I rise...

 

[The Rang]

Once upon a time I found her odd, warbly voice hard to listen to. An acquired taste.
Now I find her absolutely beguiling, especially on this album.
It’s a stunner IMHO

 

[GOS]

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Once upon a time I found her odd, warbly voice hard to listen to. An acquired taste.
Now I find her absolutely beguiling, especially on this album.
It’s a stunner IMHO

Billie is wonderful, IMO!

 

[HomerJAU]

One of our local digital radio stations here has a show called ‘Essential Vinyl’ where they play entire albums, ad free. Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here now playing.

 

[The Rang]

Harry “Big Daddy” Hypolite - Louisiana Country Boy
Recorded live to 2 track, on APO Records
Raw recording, a little rough at times but never boring

 

[Hamilton59]

Good Wednesday Morning People!

Starting today off with....

Steve Winwood - Arc Of A Diver



Stand up in a clear blue morning...

 

[4-earredwonder]