Home Theater Forum  ›  Forums  ›  Entertainment  ›  Music  ›  What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?
Forum Nav More Forums | All New Posts | New Thread

What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

#1801
Rating: 0
12/20/08 at 8:42pm
  • Joined: October 2001
  • Location: Rensselaer, NY
  • Post Count: 18,719

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

I've got the Keb' Mo and the two JT concerts both in my collection (along with Squibnocket), Marc.

I never found the audio on the JT concerts to be all that spectacular. I just went and peaked at my collection and saw the Neil Young Heart of Gold doc. That has great sound and would also be terrific on Blu-ray.

Some of the recent Broadway performances like South Pacific from Carnegie Hall and Oklahoma in Australia would also be welcome.

There's Jessie the yodeling cowgirl. Bullseye, he's Woody's horse. Pete the old prospector. And, Woody, the man himself. Of course, it's time for Woody's RoundUp. He's the very best! He's the rootinest, tootinest cowboy in the wild, wild west!

Top Ten Ways to Find Good Deals on DVDs and Blu-ray...
Export to Wiki
#1802
Rating: 0
12/25/08 at 3:30pm
  • Joined: August 2001
  • Location: Atlanta
  • Post Count: 6,357

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

John Denver Live SACD. Spectacular.

Viewing: Sony KDSXBR150, Samsung 1400, DirectTV
Listening: Sony SCD777ES, Oppo980H, VPI Scoutmaster, Audio Research Electronics, Magnepan 1.6s

Export to Wiki
#1803
Rating: 0
12/29/08 at 10:52am
  • Joined: November 2000
  • Location: Castro Valley, California, USA
  • Post Count: 3,151

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee Scoggins
John Denver Live SACD. Spectacular.

Told ya
SACD not listed at sa-cd.net (updated 8/26/2009)
Export to Wiki
#1804
Rating: 0
12/29/08 at 5:48pm
  • Joined: August 2001
  • Location: Atlanta
  • Post Count: 6,357

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Danny Tse
Told ya

Indeed. Thanks for the assist.

Viewing: Sony KDSXBR150, Samsung 1400, DirectTV
Listening: Sony SCD777ES, Oppo980H, VPI Scoutmaster, Audio Research Electronics, Magnepan 1.6s

Export to Wiki
#1805
Rating: 0
12/29/08 at 5:56pm
  • Joined: June 2000
  • Location: Knoxville, TN
  • Post Count: 4,512

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Thank gawd ya'all es kuntry boyz....who attended Rocky Mountain High School...

Rachael, the big disc cat! I used to be looking for Hi-Vision Laserdiscs & D-Theater tapes, now I'm looking for HD-DVD's and Blu-rays.

I survived the AFI top 100 Film Challenge! I've seen them all.

favourite saying: hard feelings are for park benches... sit on that!

Export to Wiki
#1806
Rating: 0
12/29/08 at 8:11pm
  • Joined: August 2001
  • Location: Atlanta
  • Post Count: 6,357

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rachael B
Thank gawd ya'all es kuntry boyz....who attended Rocky Mountain High School...

Hey, we don't have to take this from some Tennessee chick.

Viewing: Sony KDSXBR150, Samsung 1400, DirectTV
Listening: Sony SCD777ES, Oppo980H, VPI Scoutmaster, Audio Research Electronics, Magnepan 1.6s

Export to Wiki
#1807
Rating: 0
12/30/08 at 4:49pm
  • Joined: September 2007
  • Location: san francisco, california
  • Post Count: 108

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee Scoggins
Hey, we don't have to take this from some Tennessee chick.
Oh, yes we do, Lee! Hey Rachael, good to see here as well as Stevehoffman.tv!
Export to Wiki
#1808
Rating: 0
12/30/08 at 5:04pm
  • Joined: June 2000
  • Location: Knoxville, TN
  • Post Count: 4,512

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by lukejosephchung
Oh, yes we do, Lee! Hey Rachael, good to see here as well as Stevehoffman.tv!


Hola mi amigo grande! Hey this is where I found out about Hoffman's joint. Many of us did.....Feliz ano neuevo! ....an' happie knew yeer tu!

Rachael, the big disc cat! I used to be looking for Hi-Vision Laserdiscs & D-Theater tapes, now I'm looking for HD-DVD's and Blu-rays.

I survived the AFI top 100 Film Challenge! I've seen them all.

favourite saying: hard feelings are for park benches... sit on that!

Export to Wiki
#1809
Rating: 0
12/30/08 at 5:11pm
  • Joined: June 2000
  • Location: Knoxville, TN
  • Post Count: 4,512

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee Scoggins
Hey, we don't have to take this from some Tennessee chick.


I ain't no bird, I's auh Vall-ee gurl! ......not San Fernando, Tanase Vall-ee.....southern kulture really is on the skids.

Rachael, the big disc cat! I used to be looking for Hi-Vision Laserdiscs & D-Theater tapes, now I'm looking for HD-DVD's and Blu-rays.

I survived the AFI top 100 Film Challenge! I've seen them all.

favourite saying: hard feelings are for park benches... sit on that!

Export to Wiki
#1810
Rating: 0
12/31/08 at 1:13pm
  • Joined: September 2007
  • Location: san francisco, california
  • Post Count: 108

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rachael B
I ain't no bird, I's auh Vall-ee gurl! ......not San Fernando, Tanase Vall-ee.....southern kulture really is on the skids.
No it ain't, pretty Southern Lady...not if you're any indication!
Export to Wiki
#1811
Rating: 0
12/31/08 at 1:54pm
  • Joined: October 2001
  • Location: Rensselaer, NY
  • Post Count: 18,719

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Does anyone have any feedback--good or bad--about the DVD-A of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road?

A local store has a copy for $20.99. That's pretty steep...especially since whenever they have other DVD-As they are usually in the $7 to $9 range.

But, I decided against it until I had a chance to do a little homework. I'll still have to be convinced that it is practically an aural miracle before I'd bite at that price. Sir Elton is okay...but I'm not THAT big a fan.

Thanks!

There's Jessie the yodeling cowgirl. Bullseye, he's Woody's horse. Pete the old prospector. And, Woody, the man himself. Of course, it's time for Woody's RoundUp. He's the very best! He's the rootinest, tootinest cowboy in the wild, wild west!

Top Ten Ways to Find Good Deals on DVDs and Blu-ray...
Export to Wiki
#1812
Rating: 0
12/31/08 at 2:51pm
  • Joined: March 2000
  • Location: Hollywood, California
  • Post Count: 3,694

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Mike, I think even a little clicking around for reviews/comments reveals that the general consensus on the 'classic' EJ catalog high rez titles is that they are fab-u-lous. I have them all on SACD except for HONKY CHATEAU (which I will get at some point, too) plus the GYBR DVD-A and they are all gems. With GYBR on either SACD or DVD-A you also get the terrific but truncated "Classic Albums: The Making Of" GYBR DVD. It's 50 minutes here whereas the original 90 minute production (available via Netflix) includes I think more interviews IIRC.

If money is tight, you can save $5 by getting the SACD instead which is a wee bit cheaper than the DVD-A as of this writing on Amazon Marketplace. Frankly, those of us who are keeping the high rez music flame burning by buying these discs ought to be thankful that total treats such as this release are not OOP yet and can still be purchased at this price (as opposed to, say, Beck's Guero which is OOP and twice the price).

Check out the ebullient customer comments at both Amazon and SA-CD.net on this release. Just get it, man. Run, don't walk. You'll thank me later.
Export to Wiki
#1813
Rating: 0
12/31/08 at 4:37pm
  • Joined: August 2001
  • Location: Atlanta
  • Post Count: 6,357

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

GBYBR is terrific on DVDA and SACD.

Viewing: Sony KDSXBR150, Samsung 1400, DirectTV
Listening: Sony SCD777ES, Oppo980H, VPI Scoutmaster, Audio Research Electronics, Magnepan 1.6s

Export to Wiki
#1814
Rating: 0
12/31/08 at 5:52pm
  • Joined: October 2001
  • Location: Rensselaer, NY
  • Post Count: 18,719

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Thanks, fellas. Now I just have to hope it's still there when I get back.

I knew I was comin' to the right place for good information.

There's Jessie the yodeling cowgirl. Bullseye, he's Woody's horse. Pete the old prospector. And, Woody, the man himself. Of course, it's time for Woody's RoundUp. He's the very best! He's the rootinest, tootinest cowboy in the wild, wild west!

Top Ten Ways to Find Good Deals on DVDs and Blu-ray...
Export to Wiki
#1815
Rating: 0
12/31/08 at 7:30pm
  • Joined: March 2000
  • Location: Hollywood, California
  • Post Count: 3,694

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Frezon
Thanks, fellas. Now I just have to hope it's still there when I get back.

There are some new copies on Marketplace for almost the same price as the b&m where you found it.

Btw . . .
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Frezon
I've got the Keb' Mo and the two JT concerts both in my collection (along with Squibnocket), Marc.

I never found the audio on the JT concerts to be all that spectacular. . . .
I saw this and have to ask the silly question: have you seen/heard JT's Live At the Beacon Theater? Very good sq IMO. Frank Filipetti engineered; same guy who did Hourglass.
Export to Wiki
#1816
Rating: 0
12/31/08 at 7:46pm
  • Joined: October 2001
  • Location: Rensselaer, NY
  • Post Count: 18,719

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul.S
Btw . . .

I saw this and have to ask the silly question: have you seen/heard JT's Live At the Beacon Theater? Very good sq IMO. Frank Filipetti engineered; same guy who did Hourglass.

Yeah, Paul. That's one of the two concerts I was talking about (that & Pull Over). It could be that I haven't heard that one in awhile and am wrongly lumping it in with the others. Another problem I have with some of my concert discs is that, like an idiot, I forget they default to DD 2.0. I'll give it a quick revisit and check it out soon. But I wouldn't be surprised if I'm just pulling a brain fart on that one.

There's Jessie the yodeling cowgirl. Bullseye, he's Woody's horse. Pete the old prospector. And, Woody, the man himself. Of course, it's time for Woody's RoundUp. He's the very best! He's the rootinest, tootinest cowboy in the wild, wild west!

Top Ten Ways to Find Good Deals on DVDs and Blu-ray...
Export to Wiki
#1817
Rating: 0
1/2/09 at 10:25am
  • Joined: May 2000
  • Location: Delta, BC, Canada
  • Post Count: 242

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

The copy of Depeche Mode's Black Celebration I ordered from an e-bay seller in Australia arrived today.

That now completes my Depeche Mode SACD collection (remasters only....don't have Playing the Angel or 101)
Export to Wiki
#1818
Rating: 0
1/4/09 at 4:21pm
  • Joined: September 2007
  • Location: san francisco, california
  • Post Count: 108

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

James Taylor's "Beacon Theater" DVD has a true 24-bit PCM stereo soundtrack encoded for audiophile quality playback!
Export to Wiki
#1819
Rating: 0
1/4/09 at 4:44pm
  • Joined: December 1999
  • Location: where ever my wife lets me, Mostly near Philly
  • Post Count: 11,583

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by lukejosephchung
James Taylor's "Beacon Theater" DVD has a true 24-bit PCM stereo soundtrack encoded for audiophile quality playback!

oh yeah, have had this for years i need to pop it in.
Export to Wiki
#1820
Rating: 0
1/4/09 at 4:57pm
  • Joined: October 2001
  • Location: Rensselaer, NY
  • Post Count: 18,719

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

In fact, I had pulled that out last night and my "brain fart" theory was correct. it sounded great. It did default to DD 2.0 though...so I'm not sure if my last listen was "operator error."

But the 5.1 track I listened to last night was quite nice.

There's Jessie the yodeling cowgirl. Bullseye, he's Woody's horse. Pete the old prospector. And, Woody, the man himself. Of course, it's time for Woody's RoundUp. He's the very best! He's the rootinest, tootinest cowboy in the wild, wild west!

Top Ten Ways to Find Good Deals on DVDs and Blu-ray...
Export to Wiki
#1821
Rating: 0
1/19/09 at 2:42pm
  • Joined: June 2000
  • Location: Knoxville, TN
  • Post Count: 4,512

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

My Marvin Gaye What's Going On SA-CD shipped today but the Foghat SA-CD is apparently cancelled, damn! It sure is hard to find a bloody, nonclassical Sack-Dee to buy!

Rachael, the big disc cat! I used to be looking for Hi-Vision Laserdiscs & D-Theater tapes, now I'm looking for HD-DVD's and Blu-rays.

I survived the AFI top 100 Film Challenge! I've seen them all.

favourite saying: hard feelings are for park benches... sit on that!

Export to Wiki
#1822
Rating: 0
1/19/09 at 3:00pm
  • Joined: March 2000
  • Location: Hollywood, California
  • Post Count: 3,694

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rachael B
My Marvin Gaye What's Going On SA-CD shipped today . . .

Do tell re the sq on this, Rachael. Of course it's a personal decision, but I'm curious about whether it's worth owning in addition to the Deluxe Edition CD (that features all kinds of bonus track goodies the SA-CD lacks).
Export to Wiki
#1823
Rating: 0
1/19/09 at 6:13pm
  • Joined: October 2001
  • Location: Rensselaer, NY
  • Post Count: 18,719

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

That's funny. I just picked up the DVD-A: The Marvin Gaye Collection this weekend. Sounded pretty darn good for re-mixes from two-track analog taape.

I also picked up the CD/DVD combos of Genesis' A Trick of the Tail and The Wind and the Wuthering.

I had a John Pizarelli 2-disc Live SACD/Hybrid in my hands...but don't know enough about how the CD audio is on the hybrids (better/same as standard CD?) to pull the trigger. I don't ever see myself getting a SACD player.

There's Jessie the yodeling cowgirl. Bullseye, he's Woody's horse. Pete the old prospector. And, Woody, the man himself. Of course, it's time for Woody's RoundUp. He's the very best! He's the rootinest, tootinest cowboy in the wild, wild west!

Top Ten Ways to Find Good Deals on DVDs and Blu-ray...
Export to Wiki
#1824
Rating: 0
1/19/09 at 6:34pm
  • Joined: March 2000
  • Location: Hollywood, California
  • Post Count: 3,694

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Frezon
I don't ever see myself getting a SACD player.
!!!



Good Goddess, man!

Are you resisting Blu-ray, too?! If so, I would argue you have little to no excuse (the good health of you and yours notwithstanding of course) to continue what with that SACD-capable OPPO BD player coming out hopefully by March.
Export to Wiki
#1825
Rating: 0
1/19/09 at 6:52pm
  • Joined: August 2001
  • Location: Atlanta
  • Post Count: 6,357

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rachael B
My Marvin Gaye What's Going On SA-CD shipped today but the Foghat SA-CD is apparently cancelled, damn! It sure is hard to find a bloody, nonclassical Sack-Dee to buy!

They cancelled the Foghat? I was looking forward to that one.

Viewing: Sony KDSXBR150, Samsung 1400, DirectTV
Listening: Sony SCD777ES, Oppo980H, VPI Scoutmaster, Audio Research Electronics, Magnepan 1.6s

Export to Wiki
#1826
Rating: 0
1/19/09 at 7:48pm
  • Joined: June 2000
  • Location: Knoxville, TN
  • Post Count: 4,512

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee Scoggins
They cancelled the Foghat? I was looking forward to that one.

My receipt from CD Universe said Foghat was "deleted by the manufacturer"....or somethin' close to that. I was excited about the "F' section bulging a bit and I like Foghat. I saw Lonsome Dave and Foghat a couple of times. They were raunchy and entertaining boogie. Well, I stille have a bunch of their vinyls but not that one. It was such a desirable release for me....was! What'a they do count the preorders and then decide wheather to proceed?

Guys, I'll tell ya'all my thought on Marvin in a few days. This was the album by him I was wishin' for all along over the other ones they released....an' I got just the same.

Maybe I can find a replacement Sack-Dee for Foghat by the 4th of July or so....? Maybe I'll sprinkle some Pixie dust....???

Rachael, the big disc cat! I used to be looking for Hi-Vision Laserdiscs & D-Theater tapes, now I'm looking for HD-DVD's and Blu-rays.

I survived the AFI top 100 Film Challenge! I've seen them all.

favourite saying: hard feelings are for park benches... sit on that!

Export to Wiki
#1827
Rating: 0
1/19/09 at 10:24pm
  • Joined: October 2001
  • Location: Rensselaer, NY
  • Post Count: 18,719

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul.S
!!!



Good Goddess, man!

Are you resisting Blu-ray, too?! If so, I would argue you have little to no excuse (the good health of you and yours notwithstanding of course) to continue what with that SACD-capable OPPO BD player coming out hopefully by March.



Nah. I've got a Blu-ray player...but I actually won it in a contest. Maybe there's a SACD contest somewhere I could enter...


There's Jessie the yodeling cowgirl. Bullseye, he's Woody's horse. Pete the old prospector. And, Woody, the man himself. Of course, it's time for Woody's RoundUp. He's the very best! He's the rootinest, tootinest cowboy in the wild, wild west!

Top Ten Ways to Find Good Deals on DVDs and Blu-ray...
Export to Wiki
#1828
Rating: 0
1/20/09 at 7:15am
  • Joined: August 2001
  • Location: Atlanta
  • Post Count: 6,357

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

According to some on the Hoffman site, the Foghat SACD is delayed now but still expected.

Viewing: Sony KDSXBR150, Samsung 1400, DirectTV
Listening: Sony SCD777ES, Oppo980H, VPI Scoutmaster, Audio Research Electronics, Magnepan 1.6s

Export to Wiki
#1829
Rating: 0
1/20/09 at 7:16am
  • Joined: August 2001
  • Location: Atlanta
  • Post Count: 6,357

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

MusicDirect (MFSL's parent) shows it as To Be Determined:

MUSICDIRECT - FOGHAT - FOOL FOR THE CITY (NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION HYBRID SACD)

Viewing: Sony KDSXBR150, Samsung 1400, DirectTV
Listening: Sony SCD777ES, Oppo980H, VPI Scoutmaster, Audio Research Electronics, Magnepan 1.6s

Export to Wiki
#1830
Rating: 0
1/20/09 at 9:20am
  • Joined: June 2000
  • Location: Knoxville, TN
  • Post Count: 4,512

Re: What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

Maybe I'll try ordering Foghat from Music Direct. CD Universe sent me another e-mail this morning claiming Foghat is discontinued. It's worth a try.

Rachael, the big disc cat! I used to be looking for Hi-Vision Laserdiscs & D-Theater tapes, now I'm looking for HD-DVD's and Blu-rays.

I survived the AFI top 100 Film Challenge! I've seen them all.

favourite saying: hard feelings are for park benches... sit on that!

Export to Wiki
Forum Nav More Forums | All New Posts | New Thread
Home Theater Forum  ›  Forums  ›  Entertainment  ›  Music  ›  What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?