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In Reply to: RE: Dabble in SACD? posted by Drew769 on March 12, 2014 at 10:20:42
To fantja's good advice I'd add this: even if you're considering just "dabbling", take a lot of time to CD/SACD comparison-audition material that's typical of what you listen to and, preferably, are familiar with. Make sure, too, that you familiarize yourself with the dealer's listening environment and the electronics and speakers used in your comparisons. Finally, check the provenance of each "SACD" you audition to make sure it's not simply a remastered release based on a 16/44 source master (there are more than a few of those hanging around)--because if it is, you're not likely to hear much, if any, difference between the CD and the "SACD" version whatever the level--entry or otherwise--of the SACD player.
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That's a good point.
My friend brought over his Come Away with Me "SACD" and I pointed out that it was a fraud. But I did compare it with my CD, and, through my Oppo BDP-83 analog outputs, there was slightly less glare w/ the SACD. But I had to listen very closely to tell the difference. I think that the difference between a "real" SACD and CD is much bigger and more obvious, once one gains some experience.
The Analogue Productions Norah Jones: Come Away With Me SACD has exceptional SQ. The Blue Note Records RBCD of the same recording although better than average pales in comparison for dynamics and body.
Len
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