Robert_eb
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I'm not up to speed on SACD but had one question. Will I be able to hear this in 5.1 on a non-sacd dvd player?
All in all I like it and consider it a worthy addition to my collection, but as somebody mentioned before, it didn't knock my socks off upon the first listen in the way that "Heathen" or "Sea Change" or "Hotel California" or "Harvest" or "The Nightfly" just to name a few.Ditto that.
The first time I cued up Hotel California was like hearing if for the first time. The grin on my face was a mile wide. The kick drum and bass were just so well done on that mix. I loved the spread of the guitars...just a great mix.
As for Floyd, I truely enjoyed the mix, and did hear things that I never new were their (which is typical for me when hearing very familiar music in 5.1 for the first time). But as many seem to agree, the fidelity just is not quite top shelf. Then again, I attribute that the the original recording.
As for the center channel or lack thereof, I actually prefer a more subdued center, in that the difference in timbre between my center and my mains is much less apparent. Of course,some people would rather have the center be fully utilized.
All things considered, music of this type was made for surround. As someone else said, bring on The Wall!
BGL
Listened last night and cued it up with The Wizard of Oz at the same time.
The first time I cued up Hotel California was like hearing if for the first time. The grin on my face was a mile wide. The kick drum and bass were just so well done on that mix. I loved the spread of the guitars...just a great mix.I couldn't agree more. The 24/192 stereo track on the Hotel California DVD-Audio disc knocked me on my arse the first time I heard it. The stereo SACD track of Dark Side of the Moon did not have the same impact on me.
Is it just me, but does the second half of the disc seem to lose definition in the mid-ranges?Not sure what actually is different, but I actually thought the sound of the bass improved on the last few tracks.
FWIW, there definitely seems to be differences in the sound quality from track to track.....which I would wager is what is on the master tapes.
BGL
How ya like my new logo?Love it. Keep the Floyd, but lose the kissing!
While listening the SACD he has this mock-up of a DVD-Audio case that he is sticking voodoo pins into.I have a redbook case I stick pins into as well.
Actually, I have been negotiating several new contracts for my software company.
I have still not had a chance to sit down and listen - I am swamped.
I will post a detailed review hopefully by this weekend including a run-off versus my Dutch Harvest CD.
Believe me, I wish I could contribute more than I have.
Thanks for your patience.