What's the latest Multichannel SACD or DVD-A added to your pile? - Vol 1 (CLOSED)

[ABMickey]

Gezz - Jazz Pop-Uped (MCH/SACD)

 

[keenly]

Superb SACD sampler. Nice warm sound, very good 5.1.

 

[bmoura]

Superb SACD sampler. Nice warm sound, very good 5.1.

Be sure to check out Concord Jazz SACD Sampler Vol. 1 as well. Another winner in 5.1 Multichannel SACD.

 

[keenly]

Be sure to check out Concord Jazz SACD Sampler Vol. 1 as well. Another winner in 5.1 Multichannel SACD.

I will, thanks. Anymore like this? What about the Linn ones?

 

[fredblue]

I will, thanks. Anymore like this? What about the Linn ones?

I have some Linn SACD samplers.. I don't think you'd enjoy the ambient surround mixes, fidelity is ok.

 

[kap'n krunch]

Townsend/Lane-Rough Mix ...was quite disappointed to find out that the MCH mix is 48/24...

 

[wavelength]

Townsend/Lane-Rough Mix ...was quite disappointed to find out that the MCH mix is 48/24...

I've said this before but I think it is worth repeating: make sure you watch the interview video.

 

[elmer]

Townsend/Lane-Rough Mix ...was quite disappointed to find out that the MCH mix is 48/24...

It's 96/24- but don't take my word for it;

 

[uffeolby]

I have some Linn SACD samplers.. I don't think you'd enjoy the ambient surround mixes, fidelity is ok.

Actually the fidelity is more than OK, pretty excellent I would say. The surround is very ambient though, that's right - still a notch better than the stereo in my opinion.

My two favorite SACD multichannel from Linn are:

Fiona McKenzie - Elevate
The captivating debut solo album by Scottish singer/songwriter Fiona MacKenzie.

These are songs with a distinct, northern European character. Her writing and singing technique are affected by a spectrum of influences spanning Hungarian folk music, Nick Cave, Kate Bush, Cocteau Twins and Bjork, as well as the Scottish and Gaelic traditions.

Barb Jungr - Walking in the Sun
Drawing on influences from a wide range of musical traditions, including gospel and the blues, the album is Jungr's most accessible release to date. Jungr brings her decidedly creative and imaginative style to Carole King's Way Over Yonder, Jimmy Cliff's Many Rivers to Cross and, of course, her trademark re-workings of Dylan songs: Trouble in Mind and Blind Willie McTell. There is also a new song by Eric Bibb, Heading Home, which sees the legendary guitarist make a guest appearance on the track.

Both 100% recommended for suberb music and sound quality.

 

[fredblue]

Actually the fidelity is more than OK, pretty excellent I would say. The surround is very ambient though, that's right - still a notch better than the stereo in my opinion.

My two favorite SACD multichannel from Linn are:

Fiona McKenzie - Elevate
The captivating debut solo album by Scottish singer/songwriter Fiona MacKenzie.

These are songs with a distinct, northern European character. Her writing and singing technique are affected by a spectrum of influences spanning Hungarian folk music, Nick Cave, Kate Bush, Cocteau Twins and Bjork, as well as the Scottish and Gaelic traditions.

Barb Jungr - Walking in the Sun
Drawing on influences from a wide range of musical traditions, including gospel and the blues, the album is Jungr's most accessible release to date. Jungr brings her decidedly creative and imaginative style to Carole King's Way Over Yonder, Jimmy Cliff's Many Rivers to Cross and, of course, her trademark re-workings of Dylan songs: Trouble in Mind and Blind Willie McTell. There is also a new song by Eric Bibb, Heading Home, which sees the legendary guitarist make a guest appearance on the track.

Both 100% recommended for suberb music and sound quality.

From what I've heard on the label I guess you could say I'm just not a big fan of the Linn house sound, the production on most of their SACDs I've heard (I've a dozen or so, mixed repertoire, Jazz, Classical, Folk, including a couple of the Barb Jungr's) is a bit clinical and sterile for my tastes.. it may be my equipment is not up to snuff and on higher end gear their discs may come to life, I can't say.. the unadventurous surround mixes I can live with (though I know keenly likes his surround discrete, hence my comment) but the sound presentation as I hear it on my setups just not my cup of tea.. each to their own, I respect your opinion uffeolby, if you enjoy the sound it's all good

 

[fredblue]

Zucchero and the Randy Jackson Band (Hybrid MultiCh SACD).

 

[fredblue]

Blue's - Zucchero (Hybrid MultiCh SACD)

 

[DuncanS]

Blue's - Zucchero (Hybrid MultiCh SACD)

I've often seen the Zucchero SACDs and wondered about them. What is the music like?

 

[fredblue]

I've often seen the Zucchero SACDs and wondered about them. What is the music like?

He's a husky raspy rocky poppy Italiano superstarro! Pop, soul, gospel, all with a rocky edge.. quite versatile with a healthy mix of ballads and more rocky numbers, he sings in both Italian and English.

He did a duet with Paul Young back in the 80's that's always on the radio, you're bound to have heard it.

As for the SACDs themselves, I held off buying them for the longest time as their surround reputations not been great.. I've recently got a few and have only played the Blue Sugar SACD so far.. but for faked/synthesized surround (the liner notes call it "Virtual Surround Sound") I really enjoyed it and though the sound overall struck me as maybe a bit compressed it was decent enough.. musically I liked it very much.

 

[Perp]

He did a duet with Paul Young back in the 80's that's always on the radio, you're bound to have heard it.

Which Paul Young? The Daryl Hall penned "Everytime You Go Away" hit made famous by Paul Young or the Mike And The Mechanics Paul Young?

 

[fredblue]

"Everytime You Go Away" Paul

Track is "Senza Una Donna"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senza_una_donna

 

[DuncanS]

"Everytime You Go Away" Paul

Track is "Senza Una Donna"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senza_una_donna

He used to sing most Friday nights in my then local pub when he was with the Streetband, pre "Toast" days!

 

[mdmost]

Just bought this off Discogs. Wasn't too bad. ~$27 with shipping. It's coming from Norway so I don't know how long that'll take. Hopefully I'll get it before October.



Still need Speak and Spell, Black Celebration and Exciter to complete the set. Probably going to give up on the last 2 since the prices are ridiculous online.

 

[kap'n krunch]

Just bought this off Discogs. Wasn't too bad. ~$27 with shipping. It's coming from Norway so I don't know how long that'll take. Hopefully I'll get it before October.

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Still need Speak and Spell, Black Celebration and Exciter to complete the set. Probably going to give up on the last 2 since the prices are ridiculous online.

Don't bother with the SACD ones..the DTS 96/24 are just as good,,,,,

 

[mdmost]

I may do that, just to complete the set.