Listening to Now In SACD Stereo (or Mono)

[Jeffrey Michael]

 

[Blackwood]

Except for an 8-track of Off the Wall, I’ve never owned a Michael Jackson album until this one from MoFi.

I was certainly familiar with most of the singles, but never heard the whole album start to finish until tonight.

And then I got to the last song... The Lady in My Life. I would have sworn I’d heard that melody before, but not from this album.

Finally tracked it down... The Best of Stanley Jordan. It’s a really nice, jazz instrumental take on the song. I own the CD, but hadn’t listened to it in years.

 

[The Rang]

Miles Davis - Nefertiti

Not one of my absolute favourite Miles albums, not helped by overly splashy cymbals which make for a somewhat fatiguing listen in places (title track), though pretty sure it’s better than the redbook CD I have.
Still, a nice album happy to add it to the collection.

 

[The Rang]

Jaco Pastorius

On my wish list forever, finally in my hands. Good album, talented guy. Now I know what all the fuss is about.

 

[The Rang]

Miles Davis - Miles Smiles

Probably my favourite album from this iteration of his band. Certainly an improvement over the redbook CD I have, better soundstage.
Might be his worst album cover though

 

[The Rang]

After more years than I’d care to say,
finally decided to crack open this SACD beauty, starting naturally with:

Texas Flood

What can one say, this is a bleeping amazing album. Have the Sony SACD, no way it sounds as good as this Analogue Productions version.
Cannot believe this album is on the verge of turning 40.

 

[The Rang]

Stevie Ray Vaughan - Couldn’t Stand the Weather

Another absurdly great record. Love the stop/start intro of the title track. Really nice sound on this AP SACD, probably better than the very good Legacy remaster.

 

[JediJoker]

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After more years than I’d care to say,
finally decided to crack open this SACD beauty, starting naturally with:

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Texas Flood

What can one say, this is a bleeping amazing album. Have the Sony SACD, no way it sounds as good as this Analogue Productions version.
Cannot believe this album is on the verge of turning 40.

I've got the MoFi SACDs (mastered by Shawn Britton) for all but In Step, and while they sound decent, I think they could sound better with a bit more EQ work. Had anyone heard both the MoFi and AP SACDs? How do they compare?

 

[newslane]

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Miles Davis - Miles Smiles

Probably my favourite album from this iteration of his band. Certainly an improvement over the redbook CD I have, better soundstage.
Might be his worst album cover though

If you like Miles Smiles, you'll like this if you don't already have it: Miles Davis Quintet - Freedom Jazz Dance (The Bootleg Series Vol. 5)

 

[mrcond]

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Stevie Ray Vaughan - Couldn’t Stand the Weather

Another absurdly great record. Love the stop/start intro of the title track. Really nice sound on this AP SACD, probably better than the very good Legacy remaster.

My favorite SRV by far. Tin Pan Alley is an audiophile goodie. I have not heard a bad version of it in any format. Such a pure tone, simply recorded, no unnecessary effects at all. It's cliche to say it, but it's like you're in the room with him.

 

[The Rang]

I've got the MoFi SACDs (mastered by Shawn Britton) for all but In Step, and while they sound decent, I think they could sound better with a bit more EQ work. Had anyone heard both the MoFi and AP SACDs? How do they compare?

Never heard any of the MoFi SRV’s.
Though I like the two APs I’ve played I do find them a bit bass heavy, especially CSTW.
Will play the other four over the next couple of nights.

 

[marpow]

I've got the MoFi SACDs (mastered by Shawn Britton) for all but In Step, and while they sound decent, I think they could sound better with a bit more EQ work. Had anyone heard both the MoFi and AP SACDs? How do they compare?

I have both AP and MOFI, I tend to prefer the AP better.
A little more rough, not so bright and polished.

 

[The Rang]

Stevie Ray Vaughan - Soul To Soul

This one adds some tasty keyboards. More covers than SRV originals. This was a really interesting listen because other than Look At Little Sister I didn’t know anything from this album. His guitar sound is a bit different; coarser maybe?Still, another winner from SRV and AP.

 

[4-earredwonder]

I have both AP and MOFI, I tend to prefer the AP better.
A little more rough, not so bright and polished.

I have the AP SRV box set as well and an original SONY Stereo SACD of Couldn't Stand The Weather and think the AP box set is magnificent. TOO much BASS, RANG, turn down your subs! NOTHING wrong with too much bass on my system.

 

[The Rang]

I have the AP SRV box set as well and an original SONY Stereo SACD of Couldn't Stand The Weather and think the AP box set is magnificent. TOO much BASS, RANG, turn down your subs!

I said “a bit bass heavy”, not too much bass
Not a problem, just an observation.
No subs here though I’ve thought about it

 

[Clement]

Mad LOVE to Shane Buettner @Intervention Records for this SACD–it's a thing of BEAUTY!

The Flying Burrito Brothers The Gilded Palace of Sin
https://www.discogs.com/release/11113224-The-Flying-Burrito-Bros-The-Gilded-Palace-Of-Sinhttps://www.allmusic.com/album/the-gilded-palace-of-sin-mw0000193836

 

[The Rang]

Stevie Ray Vaughan - In Step

Some really tasty stuff here, Wall of Denial and especially Riviera Paradise stand out.
Like this album more than Soul To Soul, yet another knockout.

 

[Blackwood]

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Stevie Ray Vaughan - In Step

Some really tasty stuff here, Wall of Denial and especially Riviera Paradise stand out.
Like this album more than Soul To Soul, yet another knockout.

It was Riviera Paradise that got me into SRV. One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard.

I’m still hoping we’ll one day get a legacy edition of this album like we did for a couple of the others.

 

[Clement]

The DUDE! Another stellar SACD from Shane Buettner at Intervention Records! Belly rub!

Quincy Jones The Dude
https://www.discogs.com/release/23987036-Quincy-Jones-The-Dudehttps://www.allmusic.com/album/the-dude-mw0000192072

 

[The Rang]

The Vaughan Brothers - Family Style

Love these guys but this album just doesn’t click with me. Maybe Nile Rodgers as producer wasn’t the best choice? Weak material (IMO) doesn’t help.