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  Teresa
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  SACD started out as a high-resolution 2-channel stereo format aimed at lovers of analog 2-channel sound. It later became a multi-channel format and as less expensive SACD players entered the market it was seen more as a multi-channel rather than a high-resolution format.

I do not believe 2-channel Stereo need or should be an after thought. I have lived with both Quadraphonic 4 Channel 7 ½ ips Pre-recorded Reel to Reel tapes and modern day surround sound. I prefer 2-channel stereo not only for music but movies as well.

Of all the Digital formats SACD IMHO comes the closest to the ultimate realism of the best analog Reel to Reels and audiophile LPs.

Happy listening,
Teresa
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Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture - Gergiev      (10 of 20 found this review helpful)
  November 26, 2009

I have a dissenting view, I have listened to the Mariinsky 1812 through both speakers and my Sennheiser headphones. I am sorry to say I am very disappointed in it's sound quality, not only of the sound of the orchestra but the bass fundamental of the cannon shots are totally missing in two channel ... more
Grieg: Peer Gynt Suites, Bizet: Carmen Suite - Albrecht        (10 of 14 found this review helpful)
  September 24, 2009

Oh my, this is a great SACD for both performances and sound. My two previous Peer Gynt Suites on SACD were the 50kHz Telarc and the 44.1kHz BIS . This is my first DSD recorded Peer Gynt. Like the BIS and unlike the Telarc this one does have all eight movements. The Telarc is missing Peer Gynt's ... more
Telarc SACD Sampler 1      (5 of 9 found this review helpful)
  June 23, 2009

From the liner notes on level differences on this Telarc Sampler SACD. "Our goal in compiling this sampler was to present the listener with a variety of differing approaches to creating a surround sound experience, using various musical examples. The Selections included in this SACD are presented ... more
Music of the Beatles: Cincinnati Pops/Kunzel        (2 of 7 found this review helpful)
  June 23, 2009

I've been meaning to say something about this wonderful SACD for years. I love the compositions by Lennon/McCartney but prefer their music best when preformed by Jazz Ensembles or Symphony Orchestra's. So I guess I'm not a real Beatles fan but I sure love their music writing skills. This is ... more
Respighi: Church Windows etc. - Ashkenazy        (7 of 12 found this review helpful)
  June 16, 2009

Another superbly recorded DSD Exton SACD. I have a preference for recordings made in halls however this one was made in the Studio of the Holland Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and it is one of the most realistic recordings I’ve ever heard. The SACD starts off with a Respighi work I’ve not heard ... more

 
 
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Absolutely, here is a post I made about this fine recording. Before you decide Rock can't have the realism of Classical or Jazz check out MDG's Hey Bulldog SACD or Crusin' with the Desotos on Wilson Audio LP. http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=hirez&n=255976 ... more
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Yesterday 06:42 pm
This one might work for our non-classical high resolution lovers: [t=3411] MDG recorded it the same way they make their Classical recordings, and it shows that Rock music can definitely be high resolution and should be great for setting up a system for flat response playback, ... more
ARE YOU SURE ABOUT SACD?
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August 31, 2010
Correct, I used the Wikipedia article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_eXtreme_Definition to get the name right and they list it as 24 Bit, so it is out of date. I changed my post to 24/32 Bit 352.8kHz. ... more