Listening to Now In SACD Stereo (or Mono)

[Clement]

It's hard to imagine this sounding any better than the already excellent-sounding original CD release. I don't think ECM has ever released a dud, sonically.

All i ever heard was the OG LP. Here's a review of a slew of the releases:
https://highfidelity.pl/@numer--130&lang=en

 

[4-earredwonder]

It's hard to imagine this sounding any better than the already excellent-sounding original CD release. I don't think ECM has ever released a dud, sonically.

Mad LOVE to @4-earredwo nder for recommending this Tower-exclusive SACD. Beautiful!
View attachment 93502 Keith Jarrett - The Köln Concert

Then this ECM/UNIVERSAL single layer STEREO SHM SACD which was released in 2021 after the Tower Records hybrid Stereo SACD just might change your mind, JJ.

It's truly exquisite

 

[JediJoker]

Then this ECM/UNIVERSAL single layer STEREO SHM SACD which was released in 2021 after the Tower Records hybrid Stereo SACD just might change your mind, JJ.

It's truly exquisite

Again, there's absolutely nothing wrong with the original CD. Why would I bother?

 

[4-earredwonder]

Again, there's absolutely nothing wrong with the original CD. Why would I bother?

Well, JJ, I have The Köln Concert on vinyl [w/ticks/pops], the original ECM RBCD and even a Japanese Import RBCD and to my ears and on my system, the ECM/Universal Single layer Stereo SHM~SACD is by FAR ... THE BEST!

Believe it or NOT, SOLO Piano has a very wide dynamic range!

 

[4-earredwonder]

Lisa Dillan LOVE ME TENDER~ THE QUITE QUIET WAY [Top Music International/hybrid Stereo SACD] this Norwegian vocalist extraordinaire tackles 14 of Elvis Presley's hits utilizing seven members of the King's original back up musicians. Recorded in Nashville. The sonics are well AMAZING as are her interpretations!

https://elusivedisc.com/lisa-dillan-love-me-tender-the-quite-quiet-way-hybrid-stereo-sacd/

 

[The Rang]

Michel Legrand - Legrand Jazz

What a great album and quite an accomplishment to get so many luminaries of the era to play on it.
Beautiful sound on this Impex SACD,

 

[Quad Linda]

Have been wanting to get that Jarrett Koln SACD. Bough it on a German ECM bullseye era CD w/flat top case. Still, this one sounds pretty doggone good. Admittedly, although a Jarrett completist, this is the only copy I own. So no a/b

Yes, much of Jarrett's music has far more dynamic range than most Jazz recordings. Rock and classical are most likely wide dynamics.

Classic performance. If you have a US WB/ECM pressing, I'd expect it (likely recycled vinyl) to sound like popcorn.

 

[Clement]

Man, i spent a LOT of time between the cans listening to this one in HigH school. Listening to this Tower exclusive through the SM v.2 makes me feel as if i'm floating betwixt Burton and Corea. Absolutely transcendent!

Gary Burton / Chick Corea - Crystal Silence

 

[4-earredwonder]

Have been wanting to get that Jarrett Koln SACD. Bough it on a German ECM bullseye era CD w/flat top case. Still, this one sounds pretty doggone good. Admittedly, although a Jarrett completist, this is the only copy I own. So no a/b

Yes, much of Jarrett's music has far more dynamic range than most Jazz recordings. Rock and classical are most likely wide dynamics.

Classic performance. If you have a US WB/ECM pressing, I'd expect it (likely recycled vinyl) to sound like popcorn.

QLinda, except for the outrageous DHL s/h charges from Japan, CDJapan has the Köln Concert on SHM~SACD for under $21 [in stock] Well worth seeking out and it is single layer! Remember the early days when Universal Announced SHM~SACDs ...they were $60 LIST!!!!!!!

https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/UCGU-9059

 

[4-earredwonder]

Charlie Haden MAGICO [ECM Records/Tower Record's hybrid Stereo SACD remaster] with fellow ECM musicians Jan Garbarek on Saxophone and Egberto Gismonti, guitar and piano.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Antonio Carlos Jobim STONE FLOWER [CTI Records/Tower Records hybrid Stereo SACD remaster] Never heard it sound THIS FANTASTIC!

 

[The Rang]

This was an unexpected gift from QQ poster Clement who on his recent journey to Japan kindly picked this up for me @ Tower Records in Tokyo. Thank you CLEM ... PROFUSELY!

Hey Clement,
Next time you go to Tokyo I have a list for you. LOL

 

[The Rang]

How expensive are discs over there at retail, or are we better to order from CD Japan or HMV?

 

[Clement]

Hey Clement,
Next time you go to Tokyo I have a list for you. LOL

Let's have a QQ convention in Tokyo! I think the discs were about $30, but i haven't gotten my credit card bill yet . . . hoo boy!

 

[4-earredwonder]

Let's have a QQ convention in Tokyo! I think the discs were about $30, but i haven't gotten my credit card bill yet . . . hoo boy!

And we can hook up with LUTE [BRETT} who has been living there for YEARS!

 

[barfle]

Let's have a QQ convention in Tokyo! I think the discs were about $30, but i haven't gotten my credit card bill yet . . . hoo boy!

Yeah, my CC charged me a not insignificant fee for some DV purchases, too.

 

[Clement]

WXRT in Chicago turned me on to Pat Metheny; "San Lorenzo" and "Phase Dance" got some airplay back in the day, and i picked up this album. Sounds spectacular on SACD . . . through the SM v.2, of course . . . really takes me back!

Pat Metheny Group - Pat Metheny Group

 

[Blackwood]

WXRT in Chicago turned me on to Pat Metheny; "San Lorenzo" and "Phase Dance" got some airplay back in the day, and i picked up this album. Sounds spectacular on SACD . . . through the SM v.2, of course . . . really takes me back!
View attachment 93630 Pat Metheny Group - Pat Metheny Group

A great album!

I had the SHM-SACD, but somehow thought I couldn’t miss out if the the Tower Records SACD from Japan might be better. Paid a lot to get a new copy from Discogs or eBay.

Alas... pretty sure it’s the same thing. So both reside happily in my library.

 

[4-earredwonder]

A great album!

I had the SHM-SACD, but somehow thought I couldn’t miss out if the the Tower Records SACD from Japan might be better. Paid a lot to get a new copy from Discogs or eBay.

Alas... pretty sure it’s the same thing. So both reside happily in my library.

Blackwood, the only difference is that Tower Records is a hybrid stereo SACD whereas the Universal SHM~SACD is single layered Stereo ..... both apparently from the same DSD master! I likewise have the SHM~SACD ...same for CRYSTAL SILENCE!

 

[Blackwood]

Blackwood, the only difference is that Tower Records is a hybrid stereo SACD whereas the Universal SHM~SACD is single layered Stereo ..... both apparently from the same DSD master! I likewise have the SHM~SACD ...same for CRYSTAL SILENCE!

Ah! Good to know... totally missed that. Thanks!