In Reply to: Can A RBCD Honor Roll Nominee compete favorably with the best SACD's? posted by lenw on April 3, 2007 at 16:43:01:
Notwithstanding that this is one of my favourite CDs, and one that I bought when it was initially released in the late 80s.It was an amazing recording for it's time - the dynamics are jaw dropping, and the sense of space is wonderful.
However, it is a 16-bit recording using 80s era ADCs. Even when compared to more recent well-mastered CDs, it's limitations are apparent.
For example, I would say James Taylor Hourglass on SACD sounds better, even though it was only recorded in 48kHz and a multi-track recording to boot.
By the way, don't update to the "remastered" version of "Body and Soul" - it is significantly more dynamically compressed than the original pressing.
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- IMHO not really - Christine Tham 19:59:10 04/03/07 (0)