S. Miro-san describes forty best—in his opinion—sounding CDs; the latest. The Roon-ready ND5 XS 2 supports Tidal, Chromecast, and Spotify, with Qobuz compatibility said to be in the works. Besides, everyone knows the MFSL is the best digital version. Bill Mac, Oct 22, 2023. This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review. Honky Chateau - UK DJM original vinyl issue DJLPH423. In order of most warm sound to least: Marantz Krell Meridian ATC Accuphase. The stereo SACD sound has slightly better focus and dynamics. I put this under music because;great sounding sacd is my goal. Editor's Note: SACD and DVD-A player ratings are based on how they sound with their respective hi-rez media, not CD. Black Market (Japan) 3. Apparently you can buy a thrill as a high-res set of files from Universal, or a vinyl pressing. The Best Digital Players: Transports and SACD Players. Prestige SACD Series. There are no indicators or switches on the front panel, with the outlets, 20A connector, and breaker on the back. 8 5. The HD Tracks download also sounds tremendous (a good thing as the SACD is oop & sells for a fortune: $55 + international shipping on Discogs, $99 on Amazon, not currently on ebay). G. #3. Location: NYC. Denon has unveiled its latest high end CD and SACD player for getting the best sound quality from physical media like CDs and SACDs. I hear the characteristic warmth of the Stereo Sound transfer. CCR: I like both the DCC and the Analogue Production SACD versions, and both are highly lauded. Each section is organized by price in ascending order. dudeymon, Nov 5, 2005. You'll find new (ish) SACD players (still being made BTW) are designed for their market location, i. To reply to the original question:. 6 4. T+A’s MP 200 is best thought of as a CD transport plus a Roon-compatible streamer. sjaca, PhantomStranger, Jagger69 and 1 other person like this. Often they sound more or less the same, but in the instances where the people responsible for the sound have exploited the potential of SACD, you end up with some of the best-sounding releases available. Once again, appreciate your advice. The Blonde on Blonde double-disc digipak SACD, which contains CD layer, Stereo SACD and Multi-channel SACD, is the biggest bargain in the history of recorded music at $14. with links to hundreds of customer reviews. Antipodes K50: $17,500 The made-in-New Zealand K50 works with Roon as both server and player, Roon as a server with Squeezelite or HQ Player as the player, or Squeeze as a server and. Try to get the remasters for most of them. I've been reading lots of threads about which Rolling Stones CDs sound best, which are a "safe bet", and which to avoid. com. George P, Sep 16, 2023. . The DCC versions have more punch and bass, but the AP SACD's are more flat and crisp. Michael Jackson - Thriller. The Super Audio Compact Disc format was. A poster on QuadraphonicQuad who typically follows these releases closely noted that "HK Sony Music to release "The Best of Santana", along with Jennifer Warnes' "The Hunter", on hybrid SACD on 12/18/15. 9 -. May 16, 2003 at 7:31 AM Post #9 of 23. I went down the ultra revealing route which left me on an island with my 25 best sounding SACDs (exaggeration for humor). But the Remastered Series is drawn primarily from the '60s catalog of Decca's American counterpart at the time, London. filter number top left). CBS CD) The Rolling Stones - Exile on Main St. Several SHM-SACDs are almost certainly the best sound quality possible for a number of important albums. The Vic Anesini is very good as well, maybe a little more bass, less top end focused and a little more forward if I am remembering correctly and might well be more to one's tastes. I need suggestions for the best recorded rock SACDs. it’s not remotely close folks…. The sound is beautiful, natural, and uncompressed. Billy Joel Stranger (Single-Layer) [Import] on DeepDiscount. 13: 13. 12 responses Add your response. BTW, BOTH sound amazing!That includes SACDs and FLAC, DSD128, ALAC, AIFF and MP3 files fed into the player via USB. This red book edition was the best digital I have heard until I played the SACD. $14. Pretenders: Learning to Crawl or Pretenders II (both are great SACD recordings) Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms. eelkiller, Oct 30, 2016. On the Analogue Productions SACD, the treble cacophony is bathed in a cushion of hall ambience that is far more realistic and less strident. . But that SACD is amazing because it really. Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms MFSL. What are the best sounding ones? My two favorites are Willie and the Poorboy's and Cosmo's Factory so I plan on buying those two. SACD, or Super Audio Compact Disc, debuted in 1999 by Sony. To reply to the original question: among the best sounding of the SACDs I own are: Tchaikovsky, 1812 Overture, Telarc. Maine. It appears that after 2 years the 333 has drifted off a little. That is by ripping your SACDs and feeding the files into a first rate DAC that can play DSD files. Jamsterdammer, Feb 27, 2021. The selling point for me was the inclusion of mono mixes for some songs. #20. Being a so-called "audiophile" label, MoFi usually tries to find either the original master tapes or at least the next best thing to use as a source. Buy even cheaper on the secondary market than SACD's. Eagles: Hotel California. The best sounding SACD that I've heard is Will And Rainbow's HARMONY on the Eighty Eight's label. It is also Sony's first progressive DVD player. The best sounding SACD that I own. My best sounding SACDs are mostly natural sounds, where DSD really shines and are on the same audiophile level of the LPs. To my ears, the SHM-SACD is the best-sounding. Big warm bass. I thought $37. Formats : vinyl record and CD. It is a limited numbered version with 4 digits so get it while you can. I like to show-off my Wilson Audio W/P6s and Krell 350mcx to friends and try to get them to understand the rush of high-end audio, and I have to some degree, but what SACD's out there that are recorded best! Something that will really make them melt with goose-bumps. First 1000 copies of each title will be individually numbered. Delete. My 30 Favorite High Resolution Recordings (SACD or DVD Audio) Queen. Lumin X1 file player. stickman451 12-19-2008 7:43pm. There is no mention in the listing stating that there was a new mastering or "transfer" that shows in. Edit. The SACD release is more analog sounding and sounds very similiar to the best sounding vinyl release. The result is breathtaking sound quality with amazing attention to detail. The BDP-105 is MUCH better-sounding than almost any other player you can get for under $1500, however. 50 was the better deal. The BDP-105D is essentially a pre-amp because it includes a wide range of inputs and outputs, as. SACD discs can be played on conventional CD players, but they must be connectedUSA. One concession to cost is certainly the new chassis, which looks nice but is not as classy as the Corian and. 10 per disc, while the royalty on a DVD-Audio disc was around four times higher. The RCA CD of Respighi’s Pines of Rome opens with a wall of sound plastered along the frontal plane of the speakers. Peter Gabriel. Supertramp - Breakfast In America SHM SACD. Wich is the best CD/SACD player (particular on sacd sound) in range 1000/4000$? Wich is the best CD/SACD player (particular on sacd sound) in range 1000/4000$? Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. When I was looking for a SACD player (audio only, no video), I could not find a new one under $1000. Icenine1 Forum Resident. They use the best analog mastering and manufacturing techniques to deliver audiophile music to people that love music. Best Overall: Sony UBP-X700 Streaming 4K Ultra HD 3D Hi-Res Audio Wi-Fi and Built-in Blu-ray Player. The funny thing on the AS site they offer all three for $50. Best Sounding SACD. Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O! c-eling They're made of light,We never would have guessed. Best budget 4K Blu-ray player — Sony UBP-X700/M. Therefore, since the DVD-A can play in my car in 5. What separation and clarity of instruments!Robin L said: ↑. MFSL discs from the Elite Recordings vault would be good for starter. New posts New media New media comments Latest activity. For me the real problem is that there are so few SACDs which both sound good and have stuff on them that I want to listen to. I don't think (good) SACD players sound like tubed-output CD players like the Audio Note. Mansinthe86, Cast Iron. Performance: Sonics: This mostly acoustic album is one of Dylan's very best and exemplifies, in a subtle way, the audio improvement made possible by SACD. ---Over at avsforum they have what they call a tier system for the new format discs. SACD's are nice for the 5. Not the best sounding version for the $. stickman451 12-19-2008 7:43pm. 4) Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade with Serebrier on Reference Recordings. Marvin Gaye: The Marvin Gaye Collection. He upgraded his SACD player and was very impressed with the sound quality. From the Euro version Genesis 1970-1975 box, to PG 1, PG 2, Passion, and Shaking the Tree - the clarity, dynamics, lack of noise, etc is amazing and the cream of a large collection of SACDs. The Who - Who’s Next SHM SACD. The best SACD player I have owned and probably even heard (at least playing physical media real-time) is the Sony SCD-777ES, which sounded the same to my ear as the SCD-1. Location: Dayton, OH. Mine cost just £5 including shipping (and that was brand new). kevinsinnott, onlyacanvasky and Monosterio like this. Sony JP. #28 dwilpower and jfeldt like this. Redbook vs the same SACD, the you-are-there at the studio/hall illusion is better with SACD (DSD). -Palestrina Missa Papae Marcelli; Allegri Miserere Preston, 1986. Sony XA-5400ES SACD. This is some of the very best Jazz inspired Classical music I have ever heard and the very best sounding BIS SACD I have, this is a total joy to listen to! 15. As well, many of the best-sounding digital recordings remain in print. based on owning several including 2 albums on 1 SACD with very different sound quality my strong GUESS is that Dutton/Vocalion's mastering process for better or worse is a 100% flat transfer of the tape. 127. The good news is that the cover does say a lot about the book. 99 plus $1. com. If you want to hear your speakers or headphones sound better than ever, listen to some of the Audiophiliac's best-sounding CDs and SACDs. I am curious which are peoples favorite SACDs. The first Mofi SACD (Duke Ellington - Blues in Orbit) was actually released in November 1999. Sony X800 - UHD - 2D/3D - SACD - Wi-Fi - Dual HDMI - 2K/4K - Region Free Blu Ray Disc DVD Player -. 3) Schmidt Symphony no. I find myself listening to the AP SACD's more often. Newest first; Oldest first; dhl93449. What can you suggest? Not crazy about jazz or classical (sorry). Vea opiniones y calificaciones de opiniones que otros clientes han escrito de Passion en Amazon. Grant Green - Idle Moments. . WOW! One of the absolute best sounding SACD's I've ever heard. . I see I had two Opus 3 SACDs listed among my favorites. 00. Unfortunately I do not have the $$$ for the SHM SACD right now, so how does the copy that I have sound to the people that have. Most of my very best sounding, most realistic and most beautiful SACDs are from the superb engineers of Telarc. The Quartet's signature sound paired with Multichannel SACD technology goes together beautifully. Bring on more rock/pop I say!! Wonderful label. Some of the best jazz music ever produced. 1 multichannel SACD of Creedence Clearwater Revival's CHRONICLE that (I think) was manufactured in Japan or Hong Kong — apparently it's NOT a pirated title. But there are less expensive alternatives. But, unfortunately, it's lost in dynamics; bass is a bit distorted; mid spectrum have a harshness in vocals. "Robert Lockwood, Jr. . It comes with a bonus disc with a video of Bolero. 50 each which I thought was a great price. Newer Post Older Post Home. com. Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of the Moon. The Best CD Player For Home Theaters: Audiolab 6000CDT Dedicated CD Transport with Remote (Black) The Best All. Thread starter timm; Start date Mar 8,. Downloads What are FLAC and MP3? MP3 $30. Again, I put SACD first - sound was much better than Caravan SACD. Dave Brubeck - Private Brubeck. If you have a hybrid SACD that you want to play on your PC, the easiest method is to access the CD layer. Can’t seem to link the whole album on Amazon HD like I could on TIDAL so…Best Sounding SACD. The SACD doens't sound any different from a standard CD and has inferior sound compared. So, in summary the whole SHM issue is a marketing ploy IMO. Most of the SACD players available from other parts of the world use transports sourced from Japanese companies. A new audiophile starting out could do a lot worse than getting all the available SHM-SACDs for the unique Rolling Stones' albums, John Lennon, Mike Oldfield, and the Who. So, of the 3 sacds I own none sound as good as the one xrcd. Marvin Gaye: The Marvin Gaye Collection. Denon has unveiled its latest high end CD and SACD player for getting the best sound quality from physical media like CDs and SACDs. Jeff Beck - Blow By blow. Most run of the mill's (major label) at least the one's I have/had I didn't care for. Three were SACD players: the Marantz SA-1, Sony SCD-1, and Sony 777ES. Entrega en Lebanon 66952 Inicia sesión para actualizar tu ubicación Música. Hybrid SACDs are designed to play in both CD and SACD players, as well as all SACD-compatible DVD. I do like that fact and would rather listen to what the tapes sound now in high quality as opposed to how it sounded back then in. com. The newest, most versatile‚ and, at $2999, most expensive of the three is Technics’ SL-G700 network/Super Audio. Lea opiniones de productos sinceras e imparciales de nuestros usuarios. swintonlion and jl151080 like this. Most of these can be had for $3 or less sometimes. Catalogue No: BIS2521. Cannonball Aderley - Somethin Else -AP. Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista 300, Audioquest Thunderbird Zero Speaker Cable, Tyler Highland H2, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet. I won't cast aspersions on prior suggestions in this thread, but it seems like people are naming their favorite album here more than going with the best-sounding SACDs in Rock and Pop. 2. They will ship with the WYWH SACD tomorrow. 99/year. Most are remasters of jazz, blues, classical or classic rock/pop titles. Best Quality SACD's. The Doors: The Best of The Doors. There were two Marantz SACD players I was keeping my eye on: the 30n ($2999) and the SA-KI Ruby Signature player with DAC ($3999). The least expensive were Yamaha and Arcam at $1200. That makes acquiring many of the best-sounding discs a costly enterprise, assuming you have a machine capable of SACD and/or DVD-Audio playback. As someone said, the regular cd remasters duplicate the redbook layer of the sacd reissues. Not a fan of the George Marino mastered titles like: The Verve SACD series. The stereo SACD version here is the best. Last edited: Sep 16, 2023. Dream On, May 3, 2012. For a non-classical person, "Rainbow Body" is a nice one. Location:. Location: Central Jersey. S. Roxy Music, Flesh and Blood SHM SACD (I couldn't believe this album could sound that good--better than any digital version I've heard, and worlds better than my unusually dull Canadian vinyl pressing). Stereo is another matter and the SACD isn’t always the best sounding available. . What to Expect with a Hybrid SACD. But given's Universal's. Both are excellent sounding players IMO. The best sounding single layer SACD I've heard—so far—is Beck's Sea Change. 1. Take the money youd spend on SACDs in the next five years and buy the best cd player you can afford. Editor's Note: SACD and DVD-A player ratings are based on how they sound with their respective hi-rez media, not CD. Not a fan of the George Marino mastered titles like: The Verve SACD series. So, when Karl Sigman, our Assistant Editor, mentioned a chance to listen to an SACD transport, I was excited to try it out. Human memory for sound is at best only a few (less than 5) minutes. 1-J. Still, I have to admit the guitars, cymbals, and various percussion sound more crisp and alive on the SACD than the DVD-A. Lea opiniones de productos sinceras e imparciales de nuestros usuarios. I especially love the surround sound SACD versions which sound great with 5. SACD DSD. thx. T+A MP 200 $5900. Better than vinyl, better than reel-to-reel, better than CD and even better than DVD-Audio. This may be the best sounding record I've ever heard. e. Sparkler Audio S503 Spiral Disc Player ($1,500 USD). g. Select the department you want to search in. . A new audiophile starting out could do a lot worse than getting all the available SHM-SACDs for the unique Rolling Stones' albums, John Lennon, Mike Oldfield, and the Who. My 25 best sounding SACDs John Coltrane – My Favorite Things - Rhino Chick Corea – Return To Forever Miles Davis – In A Silent Way – CS 86556 Miles Davis – Bitches Brew – SICP 10089-90 Miles Davis – Get Up With It – SIGP 22-23 Bob Dylan – Bringing It All Back Home – MFSL StereoThe answer to that question is a qualified yes. Aerial Boundaries is the record that presented Michael Hedges to the world as the ultimate acoustic guitar visionary, stretching the limits of the instrument to accommodate his uncanny musical ideas. If your system tends toward a warmer presentation, you may prefer the SACD. Too many lol. My ratings for discs I've heard (which is way more than I thought I'd heard ) 1a) AP SACD 1b) UCCU-5656 (Japan SHM) - great sound and an extra take of the title track 3) The Ultimate Blue Train 4) MFSL 5) Classic Records DAD1028 (DVD player required) 6) "regular" Ron McMaster US. Don't need an SACD for that. David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust. Atrium Musicae De Madrid - La Folia (DR18) Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble - Far More Drums (DR17) Sheffield - Drum Record (DR19) Michael Hedges - Aerial Boundaries (DR15) Ry Cooder & V. Music What Are the Best-Sounding SACDs and DVD-Audio Discs? July 25, 2012 Alan Cross 4 Comments Yesterday, I got an email from Stephen who has belatedly. ""="">Bob Dylan, "Blood on the Tracks" (SACD) "Blood on the Tracks" is frequently cited as Dylan's best 1970s album, and I. Check Price on Amazon. SteelyTom likes this. Wide, wrap-around sound in 2. #3. Your 25 Best Sounding SACDs Your Favorite MFSL SACDs Your Favorite SHM SACDs Your Favorite Classical SACDs Your Favorite ORG SACDs Your Favorite Dutton Vocalion SACDs Your Favorite Analogue Productions SACDs and CDs Your Favorite Audio Fidelity releases . Early model PlayStation 3s can be jailbroken to rip SACDs. I need suggestions for the best recorded rock SACDs. If you can get it for less than 400$ today and have that money to spend on it, get it. The best SHM-SACDs (part2) Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by MilesSmiles, Jun 6, 2011. The Sony SACDs can be a hit or miss affair. The sound is beautiful, natural, and uncompressed. Reply replyAs auditioned by PS with the C52 and C53 preamps, its reproduction was as good as he has experienced with any other SACD/CD players or DACs, bettered by none and equaled only by a very few. Getz/Gilberto SHM-SACD L. The Four Great Toccatas - Bach (E Power Biggs) Avalon - Roxy Music. #6. The early non-barcode DJM. Roxy Music - Avalon SHM SACD. There are moments on the record where it seems impossible that so much music is coming from one man and his guitar. 1,075 posts. At the time of its release, it was also Sony's lowest priced SACD player, so this alone may justify the purchase of the 9000, if you want SACD. "Excellent sounding record. Denon has one for $1300. 1. Another good one. -Palestrina Missa Papae Marcelli; Allegri Miserere Preston, 1986. I put this under music because;great sounding sacd is my goal. DSD 64 is the default for SACD, and 1X is probably the only light that one will ever see. #4. I have an early copy of the LP too which sounds nice too. Cambridge AXC35 CD player: Great Build Quality. The performance is a 5. The Marantz 30n was a revolution. What separation and clarity of instruments! Robin L said: ↑. Bass is well presented and highs don't have brightness of the In the Land of Grey. Miles Davis on. To my ear, clearly the SACD trumps all versions of CD. drbryant Senior Member. The ultimate quality is determined by the mechanical pickup mechanisms, vibration control, and signal processing in the player. AFAIK, all the Penta tone SACDs are 5. Roxy Music, Avalon (the one with the multichannel mix, as opposed to the SHM SACD--the best I've heard the album. net. . The material the CD is made of makes no difference whatsoever. He said the Jpn SACD in his ears was very close to what he remembered this tape sounded. Just received this is the mail. Roxy Music, Avalon (the one with the multichannel mix, as opposed to the SHM SACD--the best I've heard the album. . Roxy Music - Avalon. The sonics ranking is 11, but this disc still sounds great with plenty of detail. 1) surround sound. Based on listening to a FLAC of the SHM- SACD, this one has more nuanced layering,. Pat Metheny, Imaginary Day, is an Amazing sounding DVD audio. (Still one of the best sounding SACDs ever, IMO) Soon after that Mofi went out of business, but they resurfaced in 2002. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Cafe Blue at Amazon. SACD, Blu-ray, DVD, VCD, DVD-Audio, MP4, AVI, and MKV are among the media types it can play the audio component. AD found the Naim sounded its best with files played from his laptop via Roon—and that was very good indeed, a beloved Beck track in particular sounding "as good and big and compelling" as he'd ever heard it. Location: Florida. I don't have many SACDs but the ones I have I really like. To us, it is always about the music. I am starting to get an occasional problem with the Sony now. I’ll explain in a minute, but first I want to make sure we know what the SACD format is, and what makes it different from a standard compact disc. Forums. net. So, I feel confident in the assertion that the quality that Oppo delivers with the 103D is nothing shy of reference. Record labels. What I love about MoFi SACD releases: Originality and Consistency. I was also playing New Favorite by Alison Krauss and Union Station, and the DSOTM disc as well (still no cracks on mine, and it's apparently a Crest. Also the old cd's for John Wesley Harding, Street-Legal (which is also the original mix) and Oh Mercy are worth. thanking all in advance. Select the department you want to search in. Disc & File Players. DG and Emil Berliner Studios Go Hi-Res Digital. On both vendors I would lean SACD first, both formats can sound good but the SACD's are cheaper, easier to catch in stock and can be ripped 1:1 more easily/reliably. SACD was clearly the winner for the refined mid-high frequency, the CD via PS DAC was clearly better on bass-midbass frequencies. Location: S. Editor's Choice: Best Classical SACDs — Classical Voice / / / Editor's Choice: Best Classical SACDs October 9, 2017 Handel: Messiah ~ Harnoncourt By. Most of my SACD's are jazz/vocal/orchestral performances, recordings where the slight smoothing SACD presents makes digital more listenable. The $1200 D-105u, the top of Luxman's CD-player line, is novel in its twin-triode vacuum-tube amplification in the analog output stage. August 17, 2023. #276 padreken Senior Member Location: San Diego I’ve been listening to quite a few SACD’s lately, so here’s my attempt at a list- Dire Straits-Brothers in Arms, MFSL Dire Straits-Communique, MFSL The Who-Tommy, UMe Roxy Music-Avalon, Virgin Alan Parsons Project-Eye on the Sky, MFSL Diana Krall-The Look of Love, Verve Your 25 Best Sounding SACDs Carpenters - Singles 1969-1981 ( @Bobby Morrow, I have the earlier multi-channel SACD - is the SHM SACD stereo only? I. This red book edition was the best digital I have heard until I played the SACD. Before I get to far,I just bought my first XRCD and it blows me away. They were $12. Might I suggest another listen and re-evaluation?4) the original single mix of "Street Fighting Man". A. Shipment problems caused the player to arrive too late to review for this month. My Outstanding category doesn't mean audiophile sound. I output the DSD layer from SACDs with my Oppo 105 transport over HDMI into my Bryston DAC, which has HDMI inputs. Bryan Ferry - Boys & Girls SHM SACD. 105. Solo voices sound rich, but the ensembles tend to have metallic quality that's typical of this organ builder. Newest first;Read where you can get free DSD high-resolution music downloads, DSD64 128 256 512 1024 (2. Too many lol. Their jackets are just amazing and you can tell a lot of work is put into the. Cannonball Adderley - Somethin' Else. And the Peter Malick with Norah Jones SACD is just the run of the mill digital mastering too. The 44-year-old U. Select the department you want to search in. 02-24-2013 at 01:57pm. pig whisperer CD Member. This is a special edition of our long-running CD Junkies series. [2017] Modern English - Take Me to the Trees - DR12. The aliveness and presence of this recording is fabulous. It makes both regular CDs and SACDs sound marvelous. The BMG SACD had brighter strings, less bass extension, and slightly muted hall reverb in comparison. 2) Then go to the BD/DVD Viewing Settings tab and set the BD Internet Connection to “Do Not Allow. Pt SHM version. CDJapan is the best place to order your cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissues or new releases with Japan only bonus. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 471 posts. Disc & File Players. When Blood on the Tracks was released, it was a bolt from the blue that showed Dylan was still a major artist at the top of his game. 1 Surround Sound included. " Those reissues you've heard up until now –. ""="">Bob Dylan, "Blood on the Tracks" (SACD) "Blood on the Tracks" is frequently cited as Dylan's best 1970s album, and I. Edit. Handel-Music For The Royal Fireworks,1972 US PDO pressing. DVD Benchmark - Product Review - Sony DVP-S9000ES Progressive DVD-V/SACD player - February, 2001. Benjamin Moyer, a Michigan-based audiophile in his 20s, told me that with Halloween approaching, he decided to finally pull the trigger on a NM- original copy of Witches’ Brew for $250 on Discogs. Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. I am currently using an Oppo BDP105D for MC streaming from NAS and although it is good, I feel the need to improve on its sound and convenience, my old and temperamental Sony SCD-XA9000ES stills gives me the best sound from SACD or CD, giving me more detail and air than the Oppo, whether from. Order by Phone Toll Free 1-888-926-2564 Fax 785-825-0156 Phone Outside USA 785-825-8609 Email UsDenon has unveiled its latest high end CD and SACD player for getting the best sound quality from physical media like CDs and SACDs. IMHO sacd should have become the industry standard format. Recommended. 5) Grande Piece Symphonique, Franck. Compared to the RCA/BMG SACD, the AP had more realistic timbres, slightly more extended bass on the organ notes, and better hall reverberations. 1, whereas the SACD cannot be played at all, and because the DVD-A has 6 great videos & all those weird graphics as opposed to zilch on the SACD, for the same exact price, it's a no-brainer in favor of the DVD-A! I traded away the SACD. I agree that it does not sound like the original Lp, or CDs for that matter. A used Oppo 103 would be a great, and flexible, choice for doing that. Luke theorizes that the 2003 SACD and the MFSL were sourced from an LP cutting master and that the original master mixes were used on the Biograph and GHII remasters. 1 surround I have't.