Santana - III Sony Japan Quad SACD (Release date: November 24th, 2021)

[fredblue]

There is a Quad mix of... Return To Forever! Wha!!!????

1977's "Musicmagic" was released in 2017 on MultiCh SACD by Dutton Vocalion.

duttonvocalion.co.uk store: Return to Forever - Musicmagic [SACD Hybrid Multi-channel] | SACD & Surround Sound | CDSML8528 |

 

[Tribby2001]

I forgot. I was thinking Romantic Warrior which is what really SHOULD have received the quad treatment.

 

[boondocks]

I'm looking forward to Caravanserai. Hoping it's going to happen.. I want my quad crickets! Damn, Carlos was still at the top of his game and everything was right in the (music) world. Hard to believe the 4th album was in 1972! Damn I'm old!

 

[fredblue]

I forgot. I was thinking Romantic Warrior which is what really SHOULD have received the quad treatment.

poor ol' CBS often followed a Stereo Hit with a Quad flop! Romantic Warrior was a 'Hit' and so CBS followed it up with Musicmagic in Quad.. and we all know how that worked out!

tbh i absolutely adore Musicmagic, its a batshit crazy record and the Quad mix is a joy on the lugholes!

 

[fredblue]

I'm looking forward to Caravanserai. Hoping it's going to happen.. I want my quad crickets! Damn, Carlos was still at the top of his game and everything was right in the (music) world. Hard to believe the 4th album was in 1972! Damn I'm old!

pretty sure its happening Boonie McBoonface

 

[boondocks]

pretty sure its happening Boonie McBoonface

That's MIster Boonie McBoonface to you, sir.

 

[watsontr]

Ordered a week ago, arrived today to put away for Christmas. Outrageous cost of shipping unfortunately when it is more than 50% added to the cost of the item

 

[par4ken]

I was surprised to receive this so quickly from Japan, I would of expected it in a couple of more weeks! Soundwise it's the best so far. I don't know why some complain about the bass, there is plenty of it. No poll yet, I'm voting at least a ten!!

 

[4-earredwonder]

I was surprised to receive this so quickly from Japan, I would of expected it in a couple of more weeks! Soundwise it's the best so far. I don't know why some complain about the bass, there is plenty of it. No pole yet, I'm voting at least a ten!!

Par4ken, here's the poll thread for Santana III. Agree about the bass. More than adequate:

HiRez Poll - Santana - SANTANA III [SACD]

Please post your thoughts and comments on this 2021 reissue of the classic album "Santana III". This reissue from Sony Japan contains the original 1970s Quadraphonic mix, remastered and released on Multichannel SACD for the first time in over 40 years! (y) :) (n)

www.quadraphonicquad.com

 

[edisonbaggins]

Agree about the bass. More than adequate:

You know, I thought so too, whilst listening. Then I put on Head Hunter right afterward and was like DAYUM, there's some bass!!!

 

[jefe1]

What a complainer! At least you have a disc to listen to........

CDJapan cant change shipping method cant cancel cant get the discs

I cant even get the cassette version!

 

[atlantasteve]

CDJapan asked if wanted to change shipping method from airmail to DHL. I reluctantly agreed. I am tired of reading these positive reviews and not getting in on the action.

 

[ar surround]

I haven't ordered this SACD because I'm still gagging on the thought of paying 55% more for shipping. This one just doesn't move me the way Santana I and Abraxas do, no matter how hard I try to be open minded.

 

[fredblue]

I haven't ordered this SACD because I'm still gagging on the thought of paying 55% more for shipping. This one just doesn't move me the way Santana I and Abraxas do, no matter how hard I try to be open minded.

fwiw i got my copy from this seller fella on eBay.

Security measure

ebay.co.uk

came in about a week, v.nicely packaged, cheap shipping, no extras to pay such as customs duty, etc. hoorah!!

 

[ar surround]

fwiw i got my copy from this seller fella on eBay.

Security measure

ebay.co.uk

came in about a week, v.nicely packaged, cheap shipping, no extras to pay such as customs duty, etc. hoorah!!

Thanks, but his price to the US with shipping is about another 30% more than CD Japan's price shipped to the US.

 

[Imbobman]

CDJapan asked if wanted to change shipping method from airmail to DHL. I reluctantly agreed. I am tired of reading these positive reviews and not getting in on the action.

Today, they also asked me about changing my shipping method. But DHL was only 1 of the 3 choices available.
So what is the exact problem here? Did the Japan postal service just totally quit doing international shipping?

 

[Scott65]

CDJapan asked if wanted to change shipping method from airmail to DHL. I reluctantly agreed. I am tired of reading these positive reviews and not getting in on the action.

It's worth the extra cost to get this disc

 

[jefe1]

Yup finally got this converted to DHL shipping. Maybe I will have this by Christmas after all...

 

[fredblue]

Thanks, but his price to the US with shipping is about another 30% more than CD Japan's price shipped to the US.

ah that's a shame

for UK customers its a great solution, better than CDJapan in my experience.

 

[PK]

Yup finally got this converted to DHL shipping. Maybe I will have this by Christmas after all...

Same here but still never received it. Eventually got it cancelled and then re-ordered. Got here in about a week! There's hope