I used to base my SACD purchases on the 5.1 mix, but after buying a few Stereo only releases quickly changed my habits. I am probably now at 60/40 MC to Stereo (or 3 ch) only. I guess my gear is mid-fi (Studio 40v3, 570, ADP, Anthem AVM30, Elite 59AVi, Parasound amps) and in 'most all' cases I like the stereo SACD layer over the CD layer (or can hear a difference). I listen to copies to CD in my car, like John I won't drag my SACD's along for the ride.
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Originally Posted by John Garcia
I have Jazz at the Pawnshop on CD and I have to say it already rivals the best SACDs I have. It is available on SACD also, but I'm still not ready to drop $60 on it (2 disc set) because I can't imagine it is that much better.
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John, the 2 SACD set Jazz At The Pawnshop is now my favorite 'reference' material, even over some HDAD 24/192 stuff I have. Have not heard the CD's but the SACD's are worth the money IMHO - whether the price diff over the CD is worth it I cannot answer....