Interested to know how the Arc Of A Diver SHM-SACD sounds, silvahalo007..? The old Island CD sounds wonderful imho.
analogue mixdown (is that technically a dub in this situation?) used to cut the LP by the sounds of it? I imagine early digital recordings like The Nightfly went through a similar "fate" (process) when mastered for LP back in the day (an analogue copy used to cut the LP was anecdotally used for the first CD release iirc?) before digitally mastered vinyl truly kicked in?
Even the first CD release had the long versions, so the tape was used for the LP only.analogue mixdown (is that technically a dub in this situation?) used to cut the LP by the sounds of it? I imagine early digital recordings like The Nightfly went through a similar "fate" (process) when mastered for LP back in the day (an analogue copy used to cut the LP was anecdotally used for the first CD release iirc?) before digitally mastered vinyl truly kicked in?
Interested to know how the Arc Of A Diver SHM-SACD sounds, silvahalo007..? The old Island CD sounds wonderful imho.
Interested to know how the Arc Of A Diver SHM-SACD sounds, silvahalo007..? The old Island CD sounds wonderful imho.
so this is like a fancy-shmancy needledrop without the risk of any snap, crackle or pop! Or like an 80's CD taken from an LP cutting master rather than the original master tape!![]()
No, it's actually one step from the original master tape.
I don't have the original Island CD which is kinda surprising considering I seem to have Arc in every other format/issue!
I compared the SHM-SACD to the recent 2012, 2CD, deluxe edition (http://www.discogs.com/Steve-Winwood-Arc-Of-A-Diver/release/5264063) and the 2007 Japanese remaster found in the SW Island Years box set (http://www.discogs.com/Steve-Winwood-The-Island-Years-1977-1986/release/5299497). This version was also packaged separately in a mini-LP sleeve and later in a budget edition, jewel case.
According to CDJapan the SHM-SACD uses a 2014 DSD master from the original UK analog tape. The clarity of the music is great but it comes up a little bass-shy on my system. Have to crank the sub more.
Both CDs have more loudness to them but not in a tinny or compressed way. I think I found the 2007 Japanese version the most pleasant to listen to. It has the right balance of treble and a nice bass punch. Night Train sounds awesome! It's on repeat. Such a funky bassline and it's a synth!
Does anyone else find that they have to crank their subs on a lot of the SHM-SACDs? Perhaps it's just me.
I was thinking it might be fun to play the short version in the car so I may order this on a platinum SHM CD. Same packaging, and I really like the packaging. I'd make a CD-R copy for the car.tapes used way back when to make the old LPs of these albums are not the original master tapes..
"DSD flat transferred from U.S. Original Analogue Master Tapes by Warren Sokol at Universal Mastering Studios, Hollywood, CA in 2013.
Edited in DSD by Manabu Matsumura at Universal Mastering Studios in Japan."
Supertramp's classic album Breakfast in America on Single Layer SHM-SACD from A&M/Universal Japan.
The SHM-SACD sounds good and has a surprising amount of low end on the disc.
This one has the new packaging and was released in late 2013. Even so, it's already getting hard to find.
(Another reminder to grab these limited edition SACDs when they first come out if you're interested.)
The SHM-SACD edition indicates it was created with:
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Breakfast In America - Supertramp (A&M Records/Universal Japan, Single Layer Stereo SHM-SACD, UIGY-9536)
I was thinking it might be fun to play the short version in the car so I may order this on a platinum SHM CD. Same packaging, and I really like the packaging. I'd make a CD-R copy for the car.
short version for short journeys but don't forget to pack your long version for a long one!![]()
Here's my long version. This is a real gold disk. You can't see through it like those cheap AF and MFSL ones.
The video won't play on anything other than a LD player but the audio tracks play on anything that plays CDs.aww.. CDVideo! so cute! do they even play in DVD or BDP's? Last time I would've played my EJ CDV's would've been on my LDP!![]()
As Brian mentioned, coming this summer to SHM-SACD Japan:
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1. Sweet Sweet Smile
2. Jambalaya (On The Bayou)
3. Cant Smile Without You
4. I Wont Last A Day Without You
5. All You Get From Love Is A Love Song
6. Only Yesterday
7. Solitaire
8. Please Mr Posman
9. I Need To Be In Love
10. Happy
11. Theres A Kind Of Hush
12. Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft
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