Listening to Now In SACD Stereo (or Mono)

[The Rang]

The version on the Analog Spark label.
I had a friend, when asked, tell me “it’s no sonic revelation”.
He’s right but I can say this is without a doubt the best sounding version I’ve heard

 

[newslane]

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Beautiful

I agree completely - I listened to it all the way through yesterday, too.

 

[newslane]

Great fidelity on this SACD, and an essential part of any jazz collection.

 

[Clement]

warming up after a walk in the cold and rainy weather that is

Blowing In From Chicago
https://www.allmusic.com/album/blowing-in-from-chicago-mw0000263592

 

[Clement]

a truly stellar Blue Note Reissue from Analogue Productions

https://www.allmusic.com/album/flight-to-jordan-mw0000578211

 

[GOS]

Amazong sound quality! So clear......and well, it's Art.

 

[Clement]

this release NEVER sounded so good--makes me feel like i'm at an intimate show with one of the great American bands

https://www.sa-cd.net/showreviews/8165https://www.allmusic.com/album/by-the-light-of-the-moon-mw0000190716https://www.discogs.com/Los-Lobos-By-The-Light-Of-The-Moon/release/8422734

 

[newslane]

Amazong sound quality! So clear......and well, it's Art.

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Based on your recommendation, I ordered this today! Thanks for mentioning it.

 

[Quad Linda]

Caravanserai - Santana Japan SACD
My Story - Henry Townsend
All the Great Hits - Diana Ross HK/Japan SACD
I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash mono
Love you Live - Stones Japan SHM-SACD
The Hawk - Coleman Hawkins
Black Market - Weather Report Japan SACD
Tears Roll Down - Tears for Fears HK/Japan SACD bonus - Shout & EWtRtW remixes

 

[newslane]

Caravanserai - Santana Japan SACD
My Story - Henry Townsend
All the Great Hits - Diana Ross HK/Japan SACD
I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash mono
Love you Live - Stones Japan SHM-SACD
The Hawk - Coleman Hawkins
Black Market - Weather Report Japan SACD
Tears Roll Down - Tears for Fears HK/Japan SACD bonus - Shout & EWtRtW remixes

Hi...have you had a chance to compare the Black Market and Caravanserai SACDs with the CDs? Are they much better? Thank you.

 

[MikeMonaco]

Listened to the stereo version of the new Santana Santana Quad 7" just released...blew me away sitting between my 2 Heresys. Super soundstage, and every kind of rhythm making instrument clear as a bell. And the guitar...WOW! And organ! Drums! Congas!

 

[Quad Linda]

Honestly, I never have. My Black Market CD is Japanese, as is SACD. Caravanserai CD is an early CD from Europe. Not sure where it was pressed. Probably either Japan or Austria. As usual, I bought the CD's as imports in the 80's, before they were released here on CD. Not sure that a/b'ing to those import CD's will tell you anything about how the domestic pressings sound.

It may be a while before I get a chance to a/b them. I'm mucho busy and rarely post on QQ lately. I've got a lot of a/b'ing I haven't done for my own SACD purchases. Tears Roll Down HK/Japan SACD came yesterday. I have a Columbia Record Club CD of that. If/when I get a chance to compare them, I'll post it. That may be a while. Sorry.

Hoping all the Santana Quads will be released on SACD multi.

Hi...have you had a chance to compare the Black Market and Caravanserai SACDs with the CDs? Are they much better? Thank you.

 

[newslane]

Honestly, I never have. My Black Market CD is Japanese, as is SACD. Caravanserai CD is an early CD from Europe. Not sure where it was pressed. Probably either Japan or Austria. As usual, I bought the CD's as imports in the 80's, before they were released here on CD. Not sure that a/b'ing to those import CD's will tell you anything about how the domestic pressings sound.

It may be a while before I get a chance to a/b them. I'm mucho busy and rarely post on QQ lately. I've got a lot of a/b'ing I haven't done for my own SACD purchases. Tears Roll Down HK/Japan SACD came yesterday. I have a Columbia Record Club CD of that. If/when I get a chance to compare them, I'll post it. That may be a while. Sorry.

Hoping all the Santana Quads will be released on SACD multi.

Thank you! I recently bought the remastered CD versions of both, but will immediately buy the SACDs if it makes sense. Great music.

 

[Clement]

a GREAT rockin' way to start my day!

https://www.allmusic.com/album/good-morning-aztlán-mw0000223397

 

[Clement]

What time is it? Why, it's

https://www.allmusic.com/album/peckin-time-mw0000197266https://www.discogs.com/Hank-Mobley-Lee-Morgan-Peckin-Time/release/6568101

 

[The Rang]

a GREAT rockin' way to start my day!
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https://www.allmusic.com/album/good-morning-aztlán-mw0000223397

How does this sound, I’ve read a couple of iffy reviews

 

[Clement]

How does this sound, I’ve read a couple of iffy reviews

i don't have any other iterations of this release to compare it to; sounds great to my aging ears! i think this review does a nice job of covering the sonics:
http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/504/Los+Lobos+Good+Morning+Aztlan+SACD+

 

[The Rang]

i don't have any other iterations of this release to compare it to; sounds great to my aging ears! i think this review does a nice job of covering the sonics:
http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/504/Los+Lobos+Good+Morning+Aztlan+SACD+

Thanks
And another thanks for bringing that website to our attention, never heard of it before, it’s now added to my favorites list

 

[Clement]

one of my all-time favorite albums never sounded better

Astor Piazzolla And The New Tango Quintet Tango: Zero Hour / Nuevo Tango: Hora Zero
https://www.discogs.com/Astor-Piazz...ro-Hour-Nuevo-Tango-Hora-Zero/release/3516119https://www.allmusic.com/album/tango-zero-hour-mw0000652151

 

[Quad Linda]

Nilsson Schmilsson 2ch MoFi SACD #174

Fantastic music!!

a/b'ed several tracks vs. 2004 remaster CD 7 from RCA Albums Collection 17 CD box. MoFi SACD is a bit lower level. MoFi has better dynamics, depth & high end is cleaner.

My 1st copy was Q8. It and my CD-4 are my most listened to copies. Too bad SACD isn't multi....