What's the latest Multichannel SACD or DVD-A added to your pile? - Volume 2

[skherbeck]

Ten Years After - A Space in Time DVD-A/LP


(Actually its DTS... sorry, wrong thread!)

 

[mam]

Antti Paalanen - Breathbox Hybrid SACD

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Ten Years After - A Space in Time DVD-A/LP
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(Actually its DTS... sorry, wrong thread!)

Don't feel bad about putting something in the wrong thread...there are WAY too many categories on the forum...it gives me a headache most of the time if it's not an obvious selection...is it a DVD-A..or DVD-V..or this or that or maybe something else...if you get tired of jumping thru these hoops you can always post it here

 

[Lute]

Danny Elfman: Serenada Schizophrana (SACD)

 

[blue.monk]

Carpenters - Singles 1969-1981 SACD

 

[Lute]

Carpenters - Singles 1969-1981 SACD

How do you like the surround mix and SQ? I've heard varying opinions on this one.

 

[Lute]

Talbot: Path of Miracles - Craig Hella Johnson (SACD)

This is an amazing performance/recording of these powerful a cappella works by Joby Talbot. The music is a bit modern, but harks back to Gregorian Chant and Renaissance choral polyphony.

The multichannel mix is immersive with active use of the surrounds.

Breathtaking!


Here's some more about the music and performance... http://classicalvoiceamerica.org/20...e-inspiring-path-of-miracles-from-conspirare/

 

[Clint Eastwood]

How do you like the surround mix and SQ? I've heard varying opinions on this one.

I heard the same thing and opted for the SHM-SACD 1969-1973 and I'm very satisfied..of course I no longer use SA-CD.net for any opinions on discs after recent activity on that site..but it's still a great site for finding discs...it might be hard to find it now...here is one on Ebay

 

[blue.monk]

How do you like the surround mix and SQ? I've heard varying opinions on this one.

Overall I'm pleased but might describe both as a bit clinical. It's a generous compilation with 21 tracks including all the hits and a Klaatu cover! I spent a little time soloing the center channel and it's quite a treat hearing Karen's dry vocal isolated (with some light bass and drums). You can hear how she adeptly alters her technique between lead and ensemble bits. Lovely.

 

[JanBakker]

More Depeche Mode to come :banana:

 

[Lute]

I heard the same thing and opted for the SHM-SACD 1969-1973 and I'm very satisfied..of course I no longer use SA-CD.net for any opinions on discs after recent activity on that site..but it's still a great site for finding discs...it might be hard to find it now...here is one on Ebay

Thanks for the link! Fortunately, I made sure I picked that SHM-SACD up when it came out. I agree it's very nice.

I hope you won't give up all hope on SACD.net. Most of the members are nice folk just like on QQ. But, many members listen only on 2-ch systems and most classical fans seem to prefer 5.1 mixes with the soundstage up front and rear channels ambient. So, one has to be patient & tolerant of the variety of opinions over there. Actually, it took me a while to find my groove over here on QQ...even with everyone being so nice and all. I needed to open up my way of listening. And...maybe it's none of my business, but... I know you have an issue with at least one particular member's opinions over there. I won't name anyone, but he is a very nice guy. Like us all, he is learning as he goes along. And I've gotten a lot of good info from him. So, have a big heart. :brew

 

[Lute]

Overall I'm pleased but might describe both as a bit clinical. It's a generous compilation with 21 tracks including all the hits and a Klaatu cover! I spent a little time soloing the center channel and it's quite a treat hearing Karen's dry vocal isolated (with some light bass and drums). You can hear how she adeptly alters her technique between lead and ensemble bits. Lovely.

Thanks! That's what I was hoping to hear.

I sometimes come across that one. It's a little pricey, so I was wondering if it's worth it. Of course the music is worth every penny, but I've already got their music. I would love to have a surround mix of their music, though. And I believe Richard Carpenter was involved in that SACD's surround mix, right?

I'll take the plunge next time I see it at a fairly reasonable price. :upthumb

 

[fredblue]

Thanks for the link! Fortunately, I made sure I picked that SHM-SACD up when it came out. I agree it's very nice.

I hope you won't give up all hope on SACD.net. Most of the members are nice folk just like on QQ. But, many members listen only on 2-ch systems and most classical fans seem to prefer 5.1 mixes with the soundstage up front and rear channels ambient. So, one has to be patient & tolerant of the variety of opinions over there. Actually, it took me a while to find my groove over here on QQ...even with everyone being so nice and all. I needed to open up my way of listening. And...maybe it's none of my business, but... I know you have an issue with at least one particular member's opinions over there. I won't name anyone, but he is a very nice guy. Like us all, he is learning as he goes along. And I've gotten a lot of good info from him. So, have a big heart. :brew

The Carpenters Surround SACD is wonderful, you won't regret buying it.

I have so much I want to say about that place, you may have noticed I'm not posting there these days.. but I've been a member 7 years and never had a problem before so I'm holding my tongue now.. it's immaterial anyway as the forum is going soon.

 

[Lute]

The Carpenters Surround SACD is wonderful, you won't regret buying it.

I have so much I want to say about that place, you may have noticed I'm not posting there these days.. but I've been a member 7 years and never had a problem before so I'm holding my tongue now.. it's immaterial anyway as the forum is going soon.

I understand your feelings. I also want to say a lot more about their future plans. But, I've been holding back as well. It's sad what happening over there. And it's hard to believe they are thinking of taking away the one thing most people like over there. So, I've tried to keep my posts about the forum positive in the hope that Zeus will reconsider for everyone's sake... however hopeless that might seem.

Anyway, thanks a bunch for your take on The Carpenters SACD. I'm really looking forward to it now.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Thanks for the link! Fortunately, I made sure I picked that SHM-SACD up when it came out. I agree it's very nice.

I hope you won't give up all hope on SACD.net. Most of the members are nice folk just like on QQ. But, many members listen only on 2-ch systems and most classical fans seem to prefer 5.1 mixes with the soundstage up front and rear channels ambient. So, one has to be patient & tolerant of the variety of opinions over there. Actually, it took me a while to find my groove over here on QQ...even with everyone being so nice and all. I needed to open up my way of listening. And...maybe it's none of my business, but... I know you have an issue with at least one particular member's opinions over there. I won't name anyone, but he is a very nice guy. Like us all, he is learning as he goes along. And I've gotten a lot of good info from him. So, have a big heart. :brew

Actually FOR ME it was never personal...and I'm sure he is a nice guy..and of course everybody has an opinion...BUT when you are reviewing something and giving a recommendation in a highly visible public source in which many people RELY on these suggestions when considering buying a disc...at the very minimum you should have an understanding of what you are giving advice on....and it was clear that he didn't understand the basic concept of the quad mix..so what started out for me as a mere clarification has ended up as a pissing match with other members over there.....and for my part I could care less if they want to trash me...but it's unfair for them to negatively influence the recommendation of an excellent disc for petty reasons..as far as learning goes...I learn something on here almost everyday...but there is a time and a place for this learning to occur..it should be done PRIOR to making a public judgement on a title...

I normally wouldn't be this sensitive about a title...but this is one that is in the early stages of sales and something like this could certainly negatively impact the sales growth of this disc and quite frankly we(people who love hi rez products)need the good one's to be given recognition that hopefully translates to sales...and if a big name like the Doors can't make a big impact in sales....what does that say about the future of these discs...

 

[blue.monk]

Stick Men - Deep DVD-A

 

[blue.monk]

Thanks! That's what I was hoping to hear.

I sometimes come across that one. It's a little pricey, so I was wondering if it's worth it. Of course the music is worth every penny, but I've already got their music. I would love to have a surround mix of their music, though. And I believe Richard Carpenter was involved in that SACD's surround mix, right?

I'll take the plunge next time I see it at a fairly reasonable price. :upthumb

Yes, it was mixed by Richard Carpenter and Al Schmitt (with stereo fold-down mixes by Carpenter and Bernie Grundman). I too had been eyeing it for some time and finally found a decent price. Some of the prices are outrageous!

 

[Lute]

Actually FOR ME it was never personal...and I'm sure he is a nice guy..and of course everybody has an opinion...BUT when you are reviewing something and giving a recommendation in a highly visible public source in which many people RELY on these suggestions when considering buying a disc...at the very minimum you should have an understanding of what you are giving advice on....and it was clear that he didn't understand the basic concept of the quad mix..so what started out for me as a mere clarification has ended up as a pissing match with other members over there.....and for my part I could care less if they want to trash me...but it's unfair for them to negatively influence the recommendation of an excellent disc for petty reasons..as far as learning goes...I learn something on here almost everyday...but there is a time and a place for this learning to occur..it should be done PRIOR to making a public judgement on a title...

I normally wouldn't be this sensitive about a title...but this is one that is in the early stages of sales and something like this could certainly negatively impact the sales growth of this disc and quite frankly we(people who love hi rez products)need the good one's to be given recognition that hopefully translates to sales...and if a big name like the Doors can't make a big impact in sales....what does that say about the future of these discs...

Gosh, I wasn't aware that anyone was trashing you or AF's Best of the Doors release over there. Sorry to hear that. I guess I didn't follow the discussion closely enough. I know some reviews and/or comments weren't 100% positive. Some people noticed some things they didn't like about the sound, but I didn't read any scathing reviews. In fact, the most critical comment I read about it was here on QQ. And looking at the number of people who found the reviews on SACD.net for the Best of the Doors helpful, your review actually got more positive feedback.

But, I agree with you that these smaller labels which are making an effort to release 4.0 and 5.1 recordings need all the help and support they can get. Multichannel recordings are very much a niche market. It drives me crazy to see all the fuss about "new" downloads for old Van Halen, Iron Maiden albums that are going for $25 an album...and often have terrible DR scores. The real kicker is that most people already have this music...often in multiple versions.

And... All the while labels such as BIS, Channel Classics, Harmonia Mundi, Chandos, Challenge Classics, Dacapo, Coviello, Arts Music, TACET, 2L, Ars Produktion, Myrios, Farao, Linn, PentaTone, MDG, NAXOS, CPO, NEOS, Aeolus, Alba, Alia Vox, Lawo, Oehms, Sono Luminous, just to name a few... are being ignored as they lay out big money to produce new Multichannel surround recordings and employ many hard working musicians, composers/songwriters, recording engineers, etc... and of course bring wonderful pieces of new music to the world.

So, when I think about all these people who are working hard, trying to make a living out of bringing our "hobby" to life, I feel it might be a good idea for us fans of multichannel recordings to stick together and accentuate the positive.

 

[fredblue]

The Best Of The Doors (Hybrid MultiCh Quad 4.0 SACD).

 

[Clint Eastwood]

The Best Of The Doors (Hybrid MultiCh Quad 4.0 SACD).

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Yeaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bounce17..riders on the storm..riders on the storm...into this house we're born..into this world we're thrown...like a dog without a bone...an actor out on loan...riders on the storm