Listening to Now In SACD Stereo (or Mono)

[Jeffrey Michael]

I like the sound of it too. However, I did notice when I ripped the RBCD layer that there was some clipping. I'm not able to rip the SACD layer so I'm not sure if that was affected as well.

Interesting! Hopefully, I’ll never have to play the CD layer anyway. Though, I’d be curious if it affected the SACD layer too. There was only one part of one song where I heard anything that may resemble clipping.

 

[4_everyman]

And, the winner is...
...
If I had to pick a winner, it would be the SACD, followed by the Classic Records HDAD.

After reading your summary it occurred to me that I also have all three formats (in addition to a Japanese vinyl) pressing. I'll have to try my own shoot-out of the three digital versions. Thanks for posting your results.

 

[marpow]

SHM SACD-Stereo- ripped file DSD64, DR's are 10's & 11's.

 

[4-earredwonder]

While [anxiously] awaiting the NEW 5.1 Van der Graaf Generator remixes, am spinning this fantastic Universal Japan Stereo SHM~SACD

And take a gander at the current AmazonUS price for this OOP SHM~SACD

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S1MJX3Y?tag=hraudio-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

 

[DuncanS]

While [anxiously] awaiting the NEW 5.1 Van der Graaf Generator remixes, am spinning this fantastic Universal Japan Stereo SHM~SACD

And take a gander at the current AmazonUS price for this OOP SHM~SACD

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S1MJX3Y?tag=hraudio-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

Have to pawn more than just one's heart to afford that!

 

[4-earredwonder]

Have to pawn more than just one's heart to afford that!

But Dunc, a HEART ❤AS BIG AS YOURS is PRICELESS. Those prices reflect the craziness when a limited edition SHM~SACD goes OOP.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Another stunningly superb AP Stereo Remaster. Johnny's literally IN THE ROOM .... Best of all, I bought it during one of Acoustic Sound's rare 50% OFF sales



https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/111595/Johnny_Hartman-Once_In_Every_Life-Hybrid_Stereo_SACD

 

[4-earredwonder]

A PHENOMENOL MoFi STEREO SACD REMASTER FROM COLUMBIA'S ORIGINAL ANALOGUE MASTER TAPES

 

[GOS]

A PHENOMENOL MoFi STEREO SACD REMASTER FROM COLUMBIA'S ORIGINAL ANALOGUE MASTER TAPES

Did you just order that one Ralph? Hopefully, ImportCD will get my copy going out the door shortly.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Did you just order that one Ralph? Hopefully, ImportCD will get my copy going out the door shortly.

Just arrived from Elusive Disc, Gene ..... $29.95 w/ free s/h & NO SALES TAX ....... but had to spend over $99 to get the free s/h which is easy to do at Elusive Disc

 

[GOS]

Just arrived from Elusive Disc, Gene ..... $29.95 w/ free s/h & NO SALES TAX ....... but had to spend over $99 to get the free s/h which is easy to do at Elusive Disc

So, I had preorder with ImportCD. The total was $36 and change. I go back to site today, and it's no longer in preorder mode......but in stock. And, it's $26. So, I cancel my original order and place new order for the cheaper price. haha.

 

[4-earredwonder]

So, I had preorder with ImportCD. The total was $36 and change. I go back to site today, and it's no longer in preorder mode......but in stock. And, it's $26. So, I cancel my original order and place new order for the cheaper price. haha.

For some strange reason, ImportCD always lists those MoFi Stereo SACDs as $39.95 ..... which they're NOT ...... and the Simon disc was $31 + change at ImportCD and when you factor in $2.99 s/h + sales tax .......over $38!

 

[GOS]

For some strange reason, ImportCD always lists those MoFi Stereo SACDs as $39.95 ..... which they're NOT ...... and the Simon disc was $31 + change at ImportCD and when you factor in $2.99 s/h + sales tax .......over $38!

Yep. My new order total comes to $31.79 shipped/tax..not too bad.

 

[Jeffrey Michael]

Just arrived from Elusive Disc, Gene ..... $29.95 w/ free s/h & NO SALES TAX ....... but had to spend over $99 to get the free s/h which is easy to do at Elusive Disc

Nowadays, any place I order from charges me sales tax. Never used to be that way. This is one of the benefits of living in California.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Nowadays, any place I order from charges me sales tax. Never used to be that way. This is one of the benefits of living in California.

MoFi, Acoustic Sounds and even Elusive Disc have a practice of OFFERING NO FURTHER DISCOUNTS on the LIST PRICES of a LOT of their ITEMS. So even when they have their 10/15% off sales, a LOT of items are exempt from the discount. I have NO idea why Elusive Disc didn't charge me sales tax [I live In New York State] but I consider that [normal] 8.375% tax savings a discount. Sad ... but true!

 

[DuncanS]

How much total tax on CD/DVD/BD purchases do you pay in the USA? on this side of the pond its 20%

 

[4-earredwonder]

How much total tax on CD/DVD/BD purchases do you pay in the USA? on this side of the pond its 20%

Certainly NOT 20%, Dunc. Each state charges their own unique sales tax [Federal and state, combined] and some states do not even charge local sales tax.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Sarah McLachlan SOLACE [Arista/AP Stereo SACD]

 

[GOS]

Just got new copy of this from ImportCD today. Sounds amazing....

foobar2000 1.6.2 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2021-04-24 13:28:27

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Analyzed: Paul Simon / Still Crazy After All These Years
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR13 -4.85 dB -20.44 dB 3:26 1/10-Still Crazy After All These Years
DR13 -3.61 dB -20.34 dB 3:50 2/10-My Little Town
DR13 -5.17 dB -20.77 dB 3:34 3/10-I Do It For Your Love
DR14 -3.36 dB -20.59 dB 3:37 4/10-50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
DR12 -8.40 dB -23.64 dB 2:57 5/10-Night Game
DR12 -4.10 dB -18.04 dB 3:37 6/10-Gone At Last
DR12 -3.50 dB -20.84 dB 3:13 7/10-Some Folks' Lives Roll Easy
DR13 -3.73 dB -19.49 dB 3:24 8/10-Have A Good Time
DR14 -5.39 dB -22.44 dB 3:19 9/10-You're Kind
DR12 -3.38 dB -20.88 dB 4:05 10/10-Silent Eyes
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Number of tracks: 10
Official DR value: DR13

Samplerate: 88200 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2577 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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[The Rang]

Been checking ImportCDs, never did see it as In Stock.
Seems it went from pre-order straight to back order