Posts by Irwin H. Zack

Quote: I'm starting to really enjoy Michael sniping at Lee Starting?? These two follow each other around cyberspace like two Pit Bulls waiting to lock on to anything the other says about their respective format...

Another rather interesting bit from musictap.net: Quote: "It has been relayed to me by a very reliable source that James Guthrie is now in possession of Pink Floyd analogue masters for Wish You Were Here and Animals. We're...

I don't know, a well recorded SACD sounds pretty exceptional to me. I'm only human so I can't hear those high ultra frequency problems that are being talked about. Someone mentioned the dynamic range of SACD. Believe me there is more...

This looks like really good news for the future of the Pink Floyd catalogue on SACD: RWO

Quote: Redbook on some of the Sony SACD players is actually really good. For others, it's hit and miss. I'm quite happy with the Redbook reproduction on my Sony SCD-1 although I didn't get it at Best Buy. Maybe...

Anyone have this CD? 'Big Blues Extravaganza: The Best of Austin City Limits' Columbia/Legacy 65324 I'm particularly interested in the extended 6:14 cut 'Yellow Moon' done by The Neville Brothers. If you have or have heard this disc...

Just spinning the recently released Paul Simon Redbook re-masters. I haven't heard them sound this good in years. I must say the "majors" are really starting to get more out or Redbook recently. If you haven't heard them yet check 'em...

Among the standout SACD's I've picked up recently: Donovan 'Storyteller' Audio Fidelity AFZ 015 This is a woderful sounding Hoffman mastered comp. The music speaks for itself. John Mayall & Friends 'Along For The Ride' Audio...

Telephoned Toshiba Canada this morning and was told that cap needed to fix the problem was not in stock. It would take only 4-6 WEEKS to get it. I then phoned one of their contracted service companies that I have used before and told...

Do these two technologies offer a noticeable improvement in visual quality and is it worth taking the time and trouble seeking them out for that purpose? I would gladly exchange "extras" for any improvement in the visual quality of...