Are there any good copies of Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?

[The Quadfather]

I currently have 2 copies of this SACD album, and both have deteriorated into a mess of dropouts. I am currently recording what is salvageable and filling in with a stereo copy processed through my Space and Image Composer. I do believe I have a weak laser on my player, but it usually works flawlessly once I get it going at the beginning of a listening session. I was wondering if anyone else had the same problem with this recording?
The Quadfather

 

[Circular Vibes]

I have never had the SACD but the Bluray seems spectacular to me. I don't know if there are differences in the recording though.

 

[edisonbaggins]

I'll check soon.

 

[The Quadfather]

Yeah, my Oppo died. I can't use Blu Ray right now.

 

[Circular Vibes]

Yeah, my Oppo died. I can't use Blu Ray right now.

Crap, sorry to hear that. I hope you get it repaired.

 

[MCDave]

My SACDs work perfectly. Never had a problem on 3 different Oppo players.

 

[edisonbaggins]

FWIW, Mrs. Baggins says the SACDs sound better than the Blu-ray. At least on my last system. I need to do a blind comparison soon!

 

[markshan]

FWIW, Mrs. Baggins says the SACDs sound better than the Blu-ray. At least on my last system. I need to do a blind comparison soon!

I would suspect this is due to hardware/ setup differences rather than media ones. I feel fairly certain that the same surround mix was used for both.

 

[edisonbaggins]

I would suspect this is due to hardware/ setup differences rather than media ones. I feel fairly certain that the same surround mix was used for both.

There is also mastering, potentially. It is not just Mrs. Baggins' observation, if you check out the threads here on QQ.
I wouldn't have tracked down the SACD, were it not for such posts.
I've never liked the way GBYBR BD sounds. Conversely, I love the way all EJ SACDs sound (haven't heard GBYBR yet).
Also, there are plenty of HFPA discs I like.
So, you may be right, but who knows!

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[markshan]

Well, that why I said "suspect". I know it's not iron clad, but I think those issues are more likely. But sure, the SACD and Blu may sound different.

 

[markshan]

Also, there are plenty of HFPA discs I like.

Hollywood Foreign Press Association?

 

[edisonbaggins]

Well, that why I said "suspect". I know it's not iron clad, but I think those issues are more likely. But sure, the SACD and Blu may sound different.

Your careful phrasing is and was duly noted. [emoji16]
It might be interesting to you to read the GBYBR thread!

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[edisonbaggins]

Hollywood Foreign Press Association?

Maybe High Fidelity Pure Audio?

 

[bmoura]

There is also mastering

That's most likely where the differences between the versions arise from.

 

[edisonbaggins]

That's most likely where the differences between the versions arise from.

Possibly the same situation as The Doors Best of SACD and BD.

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[sjcorne]

Possibly the same situation as The Doors Best of SACD and BD.

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I had read elsewhere on the forum that the rear channels are slightly lowered on the BD of GYBR, in addition to some EQ tweaks.

 

[bmoura]

Possibly the same situation as The Doors Best of SACD and BD.

Yes, different mastering engineers, different formats, different sonic goals for each release.

 

[4-earredwonder]

And then there's the fantastic Sounding Universal MLP 5.1 DVD~A disc which sounds spectacular on my system:

I likewise have the SACD and the BD~A ......NEVER done a true comparison.

 

[edisonbaggins]

And then there's the fantastic Sounding Universal MLP 5.1 DVD~A disc which sounds spectacular on my system:

I likewise have the SACD and the BD~A ......NEVER done a true comparison.

Do it!

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[4-earredwonder]

Do it!

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NO! Just kidding: The reason I prefer the DVD~A is because my Meridian 800 reference player smokes the OPPO SACD/BD~A player. I shouldn't say smokes ..... just much more refined in terms of midrange and bass extension.

Actually, all three GBYBR remixes sound fine across the board on my system and the 5.1 remix is another TO DIE FOR surround mix. If I get a chance, I'll do a rudimentary comparison and can be a guest on Life In Surround provided you pay for my airfare and put me up in a 5 star hotel [Huh]!