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In Reply to: My Results Have Varied. It Depends On The Recording posted by Robertc88 on January 3, 2007 at 03:42:39:
"I'm not sure what other SACDs you have tried and their quality. I can say however the Mahler 2nd is one of the better SACDS amongst what I own. I don't have any vinyl for the Mahler 2nd though to compare.Have you tried any of the RCA LS, Opus 3, APO SACDs???????"
Yes, I had around 30--Linns, RCA LS's, Telarcs, Pentatones.
Let's just say that the SACD, DSD signature sound came back and was instantly recognisable--a good, dark rich sound with sparkling highs and smoother strings and an overall ensemble sound that is clearly more integrated yet dimensional--but I just slightly prefer the set-back sound of vinyl that has the above positives, but adds even more dimensionality, a laser-like focus on wind instruments, such as clarinet or oboe, better planar imaging, and even more a sense of hall acoustic.
Finally--all precise rationalists out there, hold your nose--there's just more of a sense of the "essence of music," there's something about the rhythms and delicacy of sound on vinyl that I prefer, but SACD clearly got me into the bliss zone too. Maybe if I win the lottery I'll try the Meitner.
If you listen(ed) to vinyl you know what I mean. If you're scratching your head, but you lived in America and your vinyl collection was about 95% Bernstein and Ormandy, (they were gods to me and I wouldn't buy any other conductor LOL), pressed on god-awful Columbia, RCA or Angel in the '70's--, you might want to try a few Londons, Deccas, EMIs, Philips for the most part, and DG. There are millions of them floating around still in perfect condition.
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- Re: My Results Have Varied. It Depends On The Recording - jdaniel 08:49:40 01/03/07 (1)
- continuing to stray off-topic - Bruce from DC 15:25:01 01/03/07 (0)
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