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Thought I would take a page from "that other group" and pose a question to you experts. I think we can all learn a thing or two from the responses. The question is, what disc that you own, be it DVD audio, Sacd, DVD video, dual disc ... That gives you the best value for the money. Not necessarily the best sound etc but the best value for the money..
I will start by giving my two "best value" discs.
1) Genesis DVD video of The Video Show 32 songs in DTS ending with Carpet Crawlers.
2) Similarly Peter Gabriel's DVD video Play produced by Daniel Lanois.

Both are "best of" releases with excellent DTS 5.1 sound an an enormous number of songs and videos on both discs.
Ok what other "best value must-have discs are out there?
 
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Queen - Video Collection Vol 1&2 DVD DTS set
King Crimson - Thrak Box BD - more 5.1 than I can listen to in a day
Pineapple Thief - Where We Stood BD - a couple of albums, and EP and extras, all in surround, right?
Pink Floyd - DSotM/WWYH BDs - 5.1 & 4.0!
All Yes/Steven Wilson BDs...

I could go on, but I want to read what others think
 
Come on folks want to see your "best value" discs on here.
One more for me to jump-start this thing.
Porcupine Tree Anesthetize DVD or blu Ray. Very good surround sound DVD with an almost "Best of" package of tunes. And you can pick up the DVD for little more than a song and dance.
A must have.
 
The Jethro Tull sets have lots of great content for minimal cost. 5.1 & 4.0 mixes of not only the original LP, but also 5.1 mixes of outtakes and concerts. All with extensive liner notes in packages that are not (too) oversized.
 
The Jethro Tull sets have lots of great content for minimal cost. 5.1 & 4.0 mixes of not only the original LP, but also 5.1 mixes of outtakes and concerts. All with extensive liner notes in packages that are not (too) oversized.

I agree with this....why?

I am far from the biggest Tull fan, in fact, I would say I'm a fan of their name more than of their music. :mad:@: If that makes sense. The fact that I have purchased every single one of these says I recognize the supreme value and also allows me to listen to these things that I've never heard before...knowing that I will probably like the music enough to play it again from time to time.
 
I'll have to agree with PrivateUniverse: to me , the Tull discs/boxes are the best bang for your buck...also, as box sets, ANY KCrimson box will give you DAYS of non stop entertainment!!!
 
Ohh, I like this thread! Gonna check out that Genesis disc.

I snagged the Jackson Browne Running on Empty DVD-A for 5 Dollars on eBay back in 2010. Brand-new, mint condition... That was some GOOD value right there ;-)

But I don't know that doesn't answer this question, hehe. So my pick would be Machine Punch Through - The Singles Collection by Moist. Solid Canadian Rock. That DVD-A is still available for 11 CAD, and it has some nice surround mixes in overall good audio quality.

https://www.amazon.ca/Machine-Punch-Through-Singles-Collection/dp/B0001I2BRG/
 
Being a classical fan lets one play a bit of spoiler in threads like this.

These prices are Xmas sale prices, but the regular ones are only 20% higher - any of the boxsets released by the London Symphony represent the best value of a 5.1 release. The three that I'd point out are:
Mahler complete symphonies conducted by Valery Gergiev - DSD recorded, 9 SACDs for £24: https://lsolive.lso.co.uk/collections/2017-christmas-sale/products/mahler-symphonies-nos-1-9
Beethoven complete symphonies conducted by Bernard Haitink - DSD recorded, 5 SACDs for £16: https://lsolive.lso.co.uk/collections/2017-christmas-sale/products/beethoven-symphonies-nos-1-9
Sibelius complete symphonies conducted by Sir Colin Davis - DSD recorded, 5 SACDs and the whole program on a single blu-ray audio for £20: https://lsolive.lso.co.uk/collections/2017-christmas-sale/products/sibelius-sacdbox
(forgot about the Colin Davis Nielsen box, 3 SACDs and a BD-Audio for £14.39: https://lsolive.lso.co.uk/products/nielsen-symphonies-nos-1-6)
 
Queen - Video Collection Vol 1&2 DVD DTS set
King Crimson - Thrak Box BD - more 5.1 than I can listen to in a day
Pineapple Thief - Where We Stood BD - a couple of albums, and EP and extras, all in surround, right?
Pink Floyd - DSotM/WWYH BDs - 5.1 & 4.0!
All Yes/Steven Wilson BDs...

I could go on, but I want to read what others think

I think so
 
Being a classical fan lets one play a bit of spoiler in threads like this.

These prices are Xmas sale prices, but the regular ones are only 20% higher - any of the boxsets released by the London Symphony represent the best value of a 5.1 release. The three that I'd point out are:
Mahler complete symphonies conducted by Valery Gergiev - DSD recorded, 9 SACDs for £24: https://lsolive.lso.co.uk/collections/2017-christmas-sale/products/mahler-symphonies-nos-1-9
Beethoven complete symphonies conducted by Bernard Haitink - DSD recorded, 5 SACDs for £16: https://lsolive.lso.co.uk/collections/2017-christmas-sale/products/beethoven-symphonies-nos-1-9
Sibelius complete symphonies conducted by Sir Colin Davis - DSD recorded, 5 SACDs and the whole program on a single blu-ray audio for £20: https://lsolive.lso.co.uk/collections/2017-christmas-sale/products/sibelius-sacdbox
(forgot about the Colin Davis Nielsen box, 3 SACDs and a BD-Audio for £14.39: https://lsolive.lso.co.uk/products/nielsen-symphonies-nos-1-6)

These seem to be a great deal - I’m not familiar with them. How is the surround on these? Good fidelity?


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These seem to be a great deal - I’m not familiar with them. How is the surround on these? Good fidelity?


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By any standard except classical the fidelity is excellent. By classical standards the fidelity is pretty good but the hall they play in has a somewhat dry acoustic. It's frankly not the sort of thing you'd notice unless you've listened to lots of classical, though. The 5.0 mix (recorded in concert straight to DSD) is fine - the rears are mostly ambiance but effective - you don't notice them a lot but if you turn them off their loss is palpable. The London Symphony is one of the top orchestras in the world, btw, as this ranking shows: https://www.gramophone.co.uk/editorial/the-world’s-greatest-orchestras
 
By any standard except classical the fidelity is excellent. By classical standards the fidelity is pretty good but the hall they play in has a somewhat dry acoustic. It's frankly not the sort of thing you'd notice unless you've listened to lots of classical, though. The 5.0 mix (recorded in concert straight to DSD) is fine - the rears are mostly ambiance but effective - you don't notice them a lot but if you turn them off their loss is palpable. The London Symphony is one of the top orchestras in the world, btw, as this ranking shows: https://www.gramophone.co.uk/editorial/the-world’s-greatest-orchestras

Thanks for the info. I just ordered the Beethoven and Mahler sets.
 
Hard to beat the new Doors Singles with the Quad Bluray for $12. Doors Perception Box back in the day and Talking Heads Brick is probably my favorites over the years.
 
Just ordered Beethoven, Mahler, Sibelius, Nielson and... Moist.

You gotta love QQ! :confused::mad:@::smokin

That's awesome! You've got a ton of listening ahead of you.

The "big" Beethoven Symphonies are the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 9th, although they're all pretty wonderful. Sibelius much the same, although 2 & 5 are the most popular. For Mahler each symphony is an experience all its own. Your best bet is to start with #1 and go from there. Nielsen is more an acquired taste but they're all solid pieces as well.
 
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