Seven Steps... and Someday My Prince... 3-Channel SACD's by Miles Davis

[Quad Linda]

Both SACD's "Someday My Prince Will Come" Analogue Productions CAPJ 8456 SA, and "Seven Steps to Heaven" Analogue Productions CAPJ 8851 SA by Miles Davis feature front left, right and center multi-channel mixes. The Sony Japan SACD's of these titles are only 2-ch mixes.

Perhaps someone posted this previously. If so, I missed it. If not, you've now been advised.

Linda

 

[The Rang]

Both SACD's "Someday My Prince Will Come" Analogue Productions CAPJ 8456 SA, and "Seven Steps to Heaven" Analogue Productions CAPJ 8851 SA by Miles Davis feature front left, right and center multi-channel mixes. The Sony Japan SACD's of these titles are only 2-ch mixes.

Perhaps someone posted this previously. If so, I missed it. If not, you've now been advised.

Linda

3 channel ?

That's interesting for sure, AP did the same thing with some of their Nat King Cole SACDs and maybe Sam Cooke too.

I'd like to know which sounds better on 2 channel....the Sony Japan or the APOs?

 

[dr. simple]

I've had the 3-channel "Seven Steps to Heaven" since Analogue released it, and I must say that it is an aural treat.

 

[Quad Linda]

Analogue Productions CAPJ 8456 SA "Someday My Prince Will Come" sounds more open and slightly better detailed in 2-ch than Sony SRGS4544 (SACD.) The Sony sounds a bit more compressed and is at a higher level. For grins, I also compared Disc 13 (ordinary CD) from "The Complete Columbia Album Collection." The CD sounds suprisingly close to the Sony SACD. The 3-Channel mix is a jewel. Miles is in the center. Although I own a Mobile Fidelity (silver CD), and a Columbia CD from the '90's (different cover), I didn't compare those. Both SACD versions are sadly missing the bonus tracks, "Someday My Price Will Come" (alt. take) and "Blues No. 2," which are included on Disc 13 and the current Columbia CD.

Analogue Productions CAPJ 8851 SA "Seven Steps to Heaven" again sounds more open and detailed in 2ch than SIGP 14 (SACD.) Suprisingly, I felt that Disc 18 (ordinary CD) from "The Complete Columbia Album Collection" sounded better than SIGP14! It had a better high end, but pales compare to CAPJ 8851 SA. Again, a glorious 3-ch mix! I didn't compare the Japanese CD I own (the spine says, "Miles Davs"). Disc 18 also has bonus tracks, like the current Columbia CD. They are: "So Near, So Far" (alt. take) and "Summer Night."

In response to "The Rang," yes the Nat King Coles and Sam Cooke "Night Beat" are also in 3-ch. Most of you likely know that there is a wealth of 3-ch SACD's in the Sony/RCA "Living Stereo" series and in Mercury's "Living Presence" series. I especially love the Heifetz and "Fennell conducts Leroy Anderson."

Linda

 

[The Rang]

Thanks for the info Linda.
Those two Miles SACDs are now at the top of my wish list.

Very cool to have a lady around here who knows her stuff, there are so few women on these forums.

 

[Quad Linda]

Thank you to "The Rang" for the compliment!

Linda

Thanks for the info Linda.
Those two Miles SACDs are now at the top of my wish list.

Very cool to have a lady around here who knows her stuff, there are so few women on these forums.

 

[jefe1]

I second the compliment to Linda! Your posts are very informative and I look forward to reading more of them

 

[konoyaro]

I have both of these as released by Analogue Productions and although I don't have any other editions of these titles, I do think the AP releases sound very nice.