Pick Up Review
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Visions [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release] [Japan Bonus Track]Norah JonesImproves with each listening
This album is the most complex release from Norah Jones so far. Each song showcases a different range of vocals and music. There are quiet moments that focus on voice performance. There are robust songs with strong bass lines. Each time I listen to this album I discover more details I enjoy. Recommend the SACD version for sonic excellence.
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Visions [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release] [Japan Bonus Track]Norah JonesBeautiful jazz
Finally a new album from this beautiful Jazz singer, released on SACD and in perfect sound quality. maybe not her best album, but just good.
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Blind Faith [SHM-SACD]Blind FaithExcellent
Very great band who have released only one album. I have listened to it since the release. I decided to buy the SHM SACD. I recommend.
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Berlioz Symphonie fantastique [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Herbert von Karajan (conductor)Long due SACD remastering
Although the recording itself is well-known, this new SACD enables you to enjoy it in all its full glory. Compared to the latest remastering for the Karajan 70s box, this new edition sounds warmer and in fact really full-bodied compared to the somehow anemic Karajan 70's CD. It's quite obvious for me that the remastering also includes a completely new remix.
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Offenbach Gaite Parisienne, Gounod Faust Ballet Music: Karajan / Berlin Philharmonic [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Herbert von Karajan (conductor)An hour of untarnished pleasure
What's not to like with this? The music itself is pure joy and entertainment. This new SACD presents it due to the new DSD remastering in the most rewarding way in my opinion. Compared to previous CD releases, the overall sound is more enveloping.
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Breakfast In America [SHM-SACD]SupertrampExcellent
Breakfast in America by Supertramp sounds clear and spacious on SHM SACD, much better than the MFSL version. I love this album and can't get enough of the closing track, Child of Vision, fantastic!
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Brothers In Arms [SHM-SACD]Dire StraitsSurprise sound
This SHM SACD completely surprised me, what an incredible spatial and clear sound quality. so much better than the dull and lackluster sounding MFSL release and certainly much better than the 29th Anniversary release, buy this SHM - SACD, just to listen to the difference with your other CDs.
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Wheels Of Fire [SHM-SACD]CreamLive performances shine in SACD
Excellent sound engineering has given us several historic live performances by Cream. The 16 minute live version of Spoonful has guitar and drum solos that never sounded better. The studio portion of the album includes the hit White Room but not much else. I find several songs hard to listen to, as they lack meaningful lyrics and bland music. Still a great value with 17 tracks and about 90 minutes of running time.
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Songs From The Big Chair [SHM-SACD]Tears For FearsHitalbum
Hit album from Tears for Fears on super Audio cd, with their hits Shout, Everybody Rules The World in a great sound
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Countdown To Ecstasy [SHM-SACD]Steely DanExcellent sound engineering
Okay, I am biased because I enjoy Steely Dan, Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. Everything they produce sounds pleasant to my ears. The engineering and mastering on the SHM-SACD stereo is excellent. I have the analog album, standard CD and this SACD version. The analog sounds a bit warmer, especially the vocals. But the SACD has punch and dynamic range that somehow make the music more complete. Five Stars to artists and Engineers!
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Goodbye [SHM-SACD]CreamSome good, some average
The version of "Badge" on this SHM-SACD release is very good. The rest of the performances are average. This album is a great piece of history. Perhaps not the best performance or sound engineering of this famous group.
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Return To Forever [SHM-SACD]Chick CoreaExcellent
I have all of the vinyls, decided to take the SACD as well. I like it a lot. Reccomend this to others.
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Wheels Of Fire [SHM-SACD]CreamExcellent
I like all of Cream albums. I have the vinyls but decided to take the SACD as well. Reccomend his albums.
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Music Inspired By The Snow Goose [SHM-SACD]CamelExcellent
Very good album. I reccomend to others. I appreciate the first album the most. So decided to took the SACD.
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Fresh Cream (Stereo & Mono) [SHM-SACD]CreamHistoric classic rock foundation album
The first album from an early super group in the classic rock category. This release brings the best sonic versions of 13 songs. However, the source material limits even what SHM-SACD can deliver. This SHM-SACD version captures all songs related to the UK, USA, German and Scandinavian "Fresh Cream" album releases, plus six songs from the French EP release. Subsequent album releases from Cream will see improved production and sound engineering results. A good addition to a classic rock collection. 19 songs, mono and stereo 89 minutes running time
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The Blues And The Abstract Truth [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release][Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Oliver NelsonEnhanced Sound Quality
Great improvement in sound quality for this classic jazz album. Freddie Hubbard's trumpet and Oliver Nelson's alto saxophone reveals nuances never heard before with this SACD.
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Smokin' At The Half Note [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Wes Montgomery/Wynton Kelly TrioOne of the Greatest Live Jazz Albums
Nothing more can be said for this excellent Wes Montgomery live album except that it sounds significantly better on SACD.
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Moonmadness [SHM-SACD]CamelVery good and quality
Good quality and case. I have listened to this music a lot. Good find. Everything is great. Recommend!
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Ella and Louis [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Ella FitzgeraldExceptional recording on best cd format
C Some albums mark a decade. Others mark a generation. And others go far beyond all that, managing to change the face of music history forever. "Ella And Louis" is just such an album. It's easy to understand why "Ella and Louis" became such an important, influential album. It is extremely hard 'if not impossible' to find another jazz album where the chemistry is as strong and effective as it is here. In fact, not even Ella and Louis later collaborations manage to work as nicely as this, their first.
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Carmen-fantasie [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Anne-Sophie MutterGreat performance and sound
Great performance from Anne-Sophie Mutter. I got this CD before but SACD sounds great. Highly recommended!