Yes, this is one of the reasons why I left SACD, but I may be coming back

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A couple of things tipped the boat for me:

1) A significant number of Classical labels were newly recording in PCM and then converting to SACD. The idea of owning a SACD player just to hear "converted" PCM pissed me off. What an expensive and silly long walk around the block.

2) Ordering from overseas for many items was just too expensive
3) (No fault of the well-meaning companies that kindly adopted SACD), how long would it take for definitive Classical recordings to show up on SACD?
4) I don't want to get into a format argument, but I discovered the best way to get "analog-like" sound was to go to the source: vinyl. (Several qualifications: a record cleaning machine of some sort is a must, EMI/Decca/London/early RCA and Mercury pressings and recordings--millions of them floating around--are for the most part small miracles of recorded sound, Philips and DG to a lesser extent, and here definitive performances abound.) After a year and a half I have absolutely no regrets.)

I've literally not visited SA-CD.net in a year until a couple of weeks ago, and I'm delighted to see vast numbers of new titles from all different kinds of labels that have tweeked my interest again. A cursory look at new DVDA titles that have come out in the mean time--at least Classical--has made the format beyond irrelevant for me at this point. No offense, but I just can't gather the time nor the curiosity or strength to hear Marin Alsop's interpretations of Brahms. Sorry. In warmed over Naxos PCM no less, converted to SACD.)

Ivan Fischer's Mahler 2nd is on it's way, it will be heard in 2 channel stereo.

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Topic - Comments-Bartok's "Bluebeard's Castle", Ivan Fischer Conducting - Robert C. Lang 00:53:04 11/27/06 (17)

there is also a Japanese SACD - tunenut 10:07:52 11/27/06 (0)

Re: Comments-Bartok's "Bluebeard's Castle", Ivan Fischer Conducting - Kal Rubinson 07:52:12 11/27/06 (15)

That begs the question: What newly recorded classical SACDs are the definitive performances/recordings in the catalog? - Robert C. Lang 12:07:22 11/27/06 (13)

Classical SACDs at the Top of the Pile, Irrespective of Format - OwlGlass 15:45:10 11/30/06 (2)

Re: Classical SACDs at the Top of the Pile, Irrespective of Format - Robert C. Lang 23:38:45 11/30/06 (1)

Just so--and you're very welcome! (nt) - OwlGlass 13:13:41 12/01/06 (0)

Question I Asked In The Past - Robertc88 08:15:01 11/28/06 (0)

The new Haitink/LSO boxed set of Beethoven symphonies.... - theaudiohiffle 05:58:25 11/28/06 (0)

Yes, this is one of the reasons why I left SACD, but I may be coming back - jdaniel 17:46:06 11/27/06 (2)

Waiting For Zander 2nd On Telarc - Robertc88 03:43:18 11/29/06 (1)

Re: Waiting For Zander 2nd On Telarc - jdaniel 09:00:43 11/29/06 (0)

Several Perahia recordings... - Jim Austin 15:07:42 11/27/06 (0)

you are asking for a lot - tunenut 13:54:16 11/27/06 (3)

Updated Penguin Guide - Robertc88 03:29:58 11/29/06 (1)

Re: Updated Penguin Guide - tunenut 09:56:32 12/01/06 (0)

Re: you are asking for a lot - Robert C. Lang 15:06:55 11/27/06 (0)

"The opening of the 5th door is accompanied by an unmitigated, orchestral slam-dunk for the ages, a real rim shaker." - jdaniel 08:08:20 11/27/06 (0)

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Yes, this is one of the reasons why I left SACD, but I may be coming back - jdaniel 17:46:06 11/27/06 (2)

Waiting For Zander 2nd On Telarc - Robertc88 03:43:18 11/29/06 (1)

Re: Waiting For Zander 2nd On Telarc - jdaniel 09:00:43 11/29/06 (0)

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