Classical, Jazz, Rock all music types. Location: Central Jersey. . Denon has one for $1300. What separation and clarity of instruments!I own the Nautalus half-speed master from the 70's and owned the SACD. Heavy Weather 2. Roxy Music - Avalon. Recommended. Scheherazade has probably been the most consistently praised Living Stereo recording because it is Rimsky-Korsakoff’s supremely popular essay on transparent. There are cds that sound better than poorly done SACDS though. I need suggestions for the best recorded rock SACDs. com. Subscribe: $29. Last edited: Sep 16, 2023. 1. The two RATM AF SACDs are great, especially Evil Empire. This just swings and further adds to Oliver's reputation and that of a blistering good Eric Dolphy. Dutton Vocalion September 2022 Surround Sound SACDs (3) haikubass; Sep 1, 2022; Dutton Vocalion - Surround SACDs from the UK; 10 11 12. Reactions: beerking, Snood, Scott65 and 3 others. #338. Editor's Choice: Best Classical SACDs — Classical Voice / / / Editor's Choice: Best Classical SACDs October 9, 2017 Handel: Messiah ~ Harnoncourt By. Antipodes K50: $17,500 The made-in-New Zealand K50 works with Roon as both server and player, Roon as a server with Squeezelite or HQ Player as the player, or Squeeze as a server and Squeezelite as the player. Shipment problems caused the player to arrive too late to review for this month. 00 . Red Hot Chili Peppers Stadium Arcadium (2015 HDTracks 96) Rolling Stones: The 2002 remasters are all amazing. Riveting performance of "Short Ride in a Fast Machine" for which I was privileged to be present. Captain Fantastic - UK DJM original issue DJLPX1 2. Grateful Ed, Feb 28, 2021 #25. Label: BIS. As far as features the SL-G700 is the clear winner with onboard streaming capabilities and XLR outputs that the SA-KI Ruby does not have. Lea opiniones de productos sinceras e imparciales de nuestros usuarios. While you may or may not be on a ramen noodle budget, the vinlys of the 1st two I can vouch sound amazing. Pretenders: Learning to Crawl or Pretenders II (both are great SACD recordings) Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms. Modern connectivity options and a superb DAC allowed us to use the Audio Research. Robin L, Oct 31, 2009 #25Maine. My Outstanding category doesn't mean audiophile sound. A new audiophile starting out could do a lot worse than getting all the available SHM-SACDs for the unique Rolling Stones' albums, John Lennon, Mike Oldfield, and the Who. E_Braunn_Fan Forum Resident. Pass XP-22 pre, X600. SACD Dominates Recommended List Stereophile just placed 4 CD players in it's top-rated A-Plus Recommendation List. The $1200 D-105u, the top of Luxman's CD-player line, is novel in its twin-triode vacuum-tube amplification in the analog output stage. garrincha Forum Resident Thread Starter. All three are stereo-only machines. Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Kaspars Putnins. He also has good range, and the selection of songs is among the best. Dave Brubeck - Time Out - Legacy. 432 posts. Hybrid SACDs are designed to play in both CD and SACD players, as well as all SACD-compatible DVD. The Super Audio CD (SACD) format offers audio in higher resolution than on the standard CD (sometimes referred to as ‘red book’) and in many cases provides the opportunity to hear an album in multi-channel (5. Jethro Tull is one of those bands that have had a lot of really good tracks lying around that were not included on their core albums. This impressively well-engineered, "Roon tested" hi-rez player includes AES/EBU, TosLink and coaxial S/PDIF,. 13 responses Add your response. bw, Jun 22, 2013 #36. If you have the budget, try finding a couple of Eddie Higgins' Venus SACDs from Japan. Release Date: 2nd Jul 2021. A treat for your ears. During the last 10 years or so EBS began to truly redefine the DG sound of the past in the digital arena. #6. I'm not bothered about 5. [2017] Various - The Hired Hands: A Tribute to Bruce Langhorne - DR12. The problem with these; the SACD layer laser eventually poops the bed (as. As far as features the SL-G700 is the clear winner with onboard streaming capabilities and XLR outputs that the SA-KI Ruby does not have. . I don't have many SACDs but the ones I have I really like. The best sounding SACDs, best stereo versions, best multichanenl if anyone uses it. 9 -. Please post your thoughts and comments on this June 2015 SACD release of the 1973 Quad-only Elektra album "THE BEST OF THE DOORS", from Audio. I find the MFSL has too much treble. I need suggestions for the best recorded rock SACDs. Rachel Podger on Channel Classics also sounds wonderful. A+. There is a stunning richness in songs like "Your Song" and "First Episode at Hienton"; Buckmaster's strings are very nice on "Sixty Years On", as is the acoustic guitar. To play them you need a SACD player. Most of these can be had for $3 or less sometimes. Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé Ballet Suites 1 & 2, Ma Mère l'Oye, Valse nobles et sentimentales Minnesota Orchestra Stanislaw Skrowaczewski (conductor) Prokofiev:. BUDGET. 0. Too bad Ray Davies deleted the Muswell Hillbillies tracks from his show here in Seattle last week- what a letdown. It was sort of like that. Donald Fagen- The Nightfly (Japanese hybrid sacd and dvd-audio, both excellent). Looking for recommendations on the very best sounding SACD's. They will ship with the WYWH SACD tomorrow. Denon has unveiled its latest high end CD and SACD player for getting the best sound quality from physical media like CDs and SACDs. 1 Surround Sound included. Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of the Moon. Peter Gabriel. To reply to the original question: among the best sounding of the SACDs I own are: Tchaikovsky, 1812 Overture, Telarc. A poster on QuadraphonicQuad who typically follows these releases closely noted that "HK Sony Music to release "The Best of Santana", along with Jennifer Warnes' "The Hunter", on hybrid SACD on 12/18/15. The least expensive were Yamaha and Arcam at $1200. It has state-of-the-art chips. I compared this to the AB1006 original, Japanese SHM SACD, high res digital ALAC Apple Music…. T+A MP 200 $5900. 6 4. A new audiophile starting out could do a lot worse than getting all the available SHM-SACDs for the unique Rolling Stones' albums, John Lennon, Mike Oldfield, and the Who. Most of my very best sounding, most realistic and most beautiful SACDs are from the superb engineers of Telarc. PS, 315. How about best SACD player that doesn't break <full stop>. Playback is aided by Marantz's custom-built SACD-M3 transport and a brand new signal path and digital-to-analogue section called Marantz Music Mastering. Looking for recommendations on the very best sounding SACD's. George P, Sep 16, 2023. As someone said, the regular cd remasters duplicate the redbook layer of the sacd reissues. CCR SACDs. The problem with that though is the lack of surround sound capabilities with most high end sacd players. But it doesn't really have the presence and dynamic punch of the best sounding SACDs. If you have a hybrid SACD that you want to play on your PC, the easiest method is to access the CD layer. Instant Karma, May 17, 2018. To this day some of my best sounding SACDs are from the "golden age" of Stereo SACD before DSD signal processing devices were invented. It opens up a lot more options. SACD. Getz/Gilberto SHM-SACD L. auralone 09-13-2011 11:00pm. 4) Go to the System Settings tab and set. Bill. The later remasters are a bit beefier, but still decent. Antipodes K50:. I have 3 versions of this samba classic from Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto- the Red Book CD, the SACD and the new SHM-SACD. The funny thing on the AS site they offer all three for $50. #12. I hear more depth to the soundstage and a sense of ease or flow with SACDs, for instance. Denon has unveiled its latest high end CD and SACD player for getting the best sound quality from physical media like CDs and SACDs. Your 25 Best Sounding SACDs Your Favorite MFSL SACDs Your Favorite SHM SACDs Your Favorite Classical SACDs Your Favorite ORG SACDs Your Favorite Dutton Vocalion SACDs Your Favorite Analogue Productions SACDs and CDs Your Favorite Audio Fidelity releases . with links to hundreds of customer reviews. As for the rest, the original CDs of The Bridge, Storm Front and River Of Dreams sound absolutely fine to me. Some of my favorites: John Coltrane - Blue Train. The best sounding single layer SACD I've heard—so far—is Beck's Sea Change. Cream Wheels Of Fire (1992 DCC GZS (1) 1020: Considered by many to be one of the best sounding CD's. 10 per disc, while the royalty on a DVD-Audio disc was around four times higher. If your system tends toward a warmer presentation, you may prefer the SACD. The sound is better on both sides of the frequency extremes on the SHM-SACD; bass and treble. Please join me as I discuss and look at 4 incredible sounding and mastered SACDs' that will not cause your wallet to explode. Its sound quality is superb. You can hear Rod taking in breathe. Location: NYC. 2. We offer popular high-fidelity CD formats such as Platinum SHM-CD, SHM-SACD, SHM-CD, Blu-spec CD2, Blu-spec CD, HQCD (HiQualityCD), SACD. 8 5. These are all about the 5. The Natalus recording is competent and sound better. Lea opiniones de productos sinceras e imparciales de nuestros usuarios. Mansinthe86, Cast Iron. Subscribe to newsletters. 99 for each additional cd. Public Image is a much more rough and ready recording, and the advantages of the SACD are less obvious. Sounds like a record. . They will ship with the WYWH SACD tomorrow. net. . #1. What separation and clarity of instruments!Robin L said: ↑. Nashville Skyline really sucks. quality. America's sacd sound great also, along with Stevie ray vaughn couldn't stand the weather, the cars, and genesis duke and abacab. Best 4K Blu-ray player for audiophiles — Panasonic DP-UB9000P1K. Horrible [Waste of money and time listening]: Kiss Destroyer - Vinyl or original Japan CD makes this SHM-SACD sound like it was mastered by an amateur. But there are less expensive alternatives. The Audiophiliac's top digital music. . swintonlion and jl151080 like this. Recommended. Your 25 Best Sounding SACDs Carpenters - Singles 1969-1981 ( @Bobby Morrow, I have the earlier multi-channel SACD - is the SHM SACD stereo only? I. For live stuff, start with "Bursting Out Live". S. However, part of the. Elusive Disc, Inc. Even by their standards, the choir are on blindingly good form in Schnittke’s monumental Choir Concerto. You want to blow someone away with their first SACD experience. Just like CDs, the disk adds nothing to the sound, only. The sound is beautiful, natural, and uncompressed. If you want to hear your speakers or headphones sound better than ever, listen to some of the Audiophiliac's best-sounding CDs and SACDs. For a taste of those, try the "20 years of Jethro Tull - highlights" single CD. dudeymon, Nov 5, 2005. 0 (perhaps 5. The Vic Anesini is very good as well, maybe a little more bass, less top end focused and a little more forward if I am remembering correctly and might well be more to one's tastes. Have previously listened to Krell SACD Standard, Marantz SA11s2, ATC CD2 and Accuphase (can't remember which model but it was meant to be comparable to the Marantz SA11s2 at the time. The Best CD Player For Home Theaters: Audiolab 6000CDT Dedicated CD Transport with Remote (Black) The Best All. Cambridge AXC35 CD player: Great Build Quality. Add SACD to basket . This is Sony's third generation reference DVD player. Roland Stone, Jan 9, 2014. Stravinsky: The Soldier's Tale (PentaTone) Vivaldi: La Stravaganza (Channel Classics) I don't have a m/c system so can't say what these sound like in that format, but I have many of these discs and can recommend the music. With estimated sales of. The SACD format supports multiple audio channels, a very high digital sampling rate, and longer playing time. CCR SACDs. It makes both regular CDs and SACDs sound marvelous. As this is also an SACD unit I am tempted to give this format a go, but unsure of what's what. Though the latest 2009 Redbook version seems to be garnering even more praise, with the majority of the posters in the related dedicated thread seeming to prefer it to the generally very well-regarded SACD (not all, but most). Bill. Stereo only Hybrid SACD. Add SACDs to basket . 0). (firstly, the usual suspects - which trounce most modern SACDs with reference sound for the format) MILES DAVIS - Kind of Blue/Sketches of Spain DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET - Time Out JOHN COLTRANE -A Love Supreme/Blue Train. go figure). I think those AF Greatest Hits discs are the best sounding Dylan available (for the mixes used). But that SACD is amazing because it really. And I do think my copy is from the first (and only?) pressings. Subscribe: $29. [2013] Steve Gunn & Mike Gangloff - Melodies for a Savage Fix - DR12. Galley, mmars982 and DrZhivago like this. Bill Mac, Oct 22, 2023. Often they sound more or less the same, but in the instances where the people responsible for the sound have exploited the potential of SACD, you end up with some of the best-sounding releases available. 50 each which I thought was a great price. A well recorded and mastered SACD sounds better than a well recorded and mastered cd. The Sony SACDs can be a hit or miss affair. All three are stereo-only machines. “What amazed me about a good SACD is that it is what CD always wanted to be – ‘perfect sound forever,’” Fleshman told 360º. Marvin Gaye: The Marvin Gaye Collection. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Bubbling under. Several SHM-SACDs are almost certainly the best sound quality possible for a number of important albums. Nat King Cole - Just One of Those Things. #338. New posts Search forums. I went down the ultra revealing route which left me on an island with my 25 best sounding SACDs (exaggeration for humor). Your 25 Best Sounding SACDs. This time I'm not saying "best", since that's clearly a matter of opinion. Esoteric is a brand owned by the Japanese company TEAC. This is based on pic. Depeche Mode - Violator, Songs Of Faith And Devotion and Ultra (SACD); Pixies - Surfer Rosa and Doolitle MFSL; Dire Straits - Comuniqué, Love Over Gold and Brothers in Arms MFSL; Roxy Music - Avalon (SACD); The Police - Zenyatta Mondatta (SACD); David Bowie - Scary Monsters and Let's Dance (SACD);One of the best sounding SACDs I have posted on 06/24/2023 5 Stars: Exceptional Product. If he were in the market for an integrated player to handle both Red Book and SACD sources, this is the one he would buy owing to its lineage, its perfect mediation of musicality and neutrality on CD sources. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Bill, I'm not a fanatic about sound quality (what am I doing here, I really just love music, and if I can hear everything clearly that's great), though I have to say I actually like the sound on that SACD a lot. Classical, Jazz, Rock all music types. $14. Cannonball Adderley - Somethin' Else. Reply replyAs auditioned by PS with the C52 and C53 preamps, its reproduction was as good as he has experienced with any other SACD/CD players or DACs, bettered by none and equaled only by a very few. Location: Canada. The first album also amazing sounding. (Still one of the best sounding SACDs ever, IMO) Soon after that Mofi went out of business, but they resurfaced in 2002. In this review I’ll consider three SACD/CD players, from Technics, Arcam, and Yamaha, one of which is brand-new and two of which can also play digital files, either stored locally or streamed. Not a fan of the George Marino mastered titles like: The Verve SACD series. There are some lovely sounding SHM-CD & SHM-SACD’s out there. I'm on the second run through his debut album "Elton John". Metralla, Nov 25, 2004. The best sounding SACD that I've heard is Will And Rainbow's HARMONY on the Eighty Eight's label. CDJapan is the best place to order your cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissues or new releases with Japan only bonus. Joined Mar 30, 2009. Their jackets are just amazing and you can tell a lot of work is put into the. Catalogue No: BIS2521. Monteverdi: Il Ritorno d'Ulisse in patria. quality. For pure audio, I recommend "The Nordic Sound" blu-ray, by 2L Audiophile Reference Recordings. Record labels. There are moments on the record where it seems impossible that so much music is coming from one man and his guitar. 461 Ocean Boulevard SHM-SACD is from the first batch of SHM-SACDs, released in 2010. 13: 13. 127. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Aja - don't get the fuss, my vinyl and $5 80's CD kills this crappy sounding $60 disc. The performance is a 5. 1 surround I have't. Stereo is another matter and the SACD isn’t always the best sounding available. Roxy Music, Avalon (the one with the multichannel mix, as opposed to the SHM SACD--the best I've heard the album. Anyone. Steven Wilson has Remixed some of the XTC Albums and one Tears for Fears Album (Songs From the Big Chair) for BluRay Audio with 5. Recommended! Sea Change - Beck. The Eighty Eight's is an audiophile label that does stereo only, single-layer SACD's. thxAcoustic Sounds Audiophile Vinyl Records. There is a very sweet sound to the trumpets, and the guitar tones are very detailed with a perfect soundstage, the bass has punch, but not quite as much as the DVD-Audio which has a bit more slam, but a tiny bit less detail. Developed by Sony and Phillips and introduced in 1999, SACD. Camel Snow Goose SHM-SACD vs. This small Shiroko ban format publication, i. He upgraded his SACD player and was very impressed with the sound quality. Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms MFSL. . SACD was clearly the winner for the refined mid-high frequency, the CD via PS DAC was clearly better on bass-midbass frequencies. The stereo SACD sound has slightly better focus and dynamics. SHM-SACD sound much better than the compromised Hybrid SACD format. Location: Dayton, OH. A used Oppo 103 would be a great, and flexible, choice for doing that. Such inferior sounding SACD recordings hardly merit being played on very high quality (and therefore high cost) headphone equipment. On a really good system like yours (and mine) it's extremely satisfying. 2 MHz) audio files, stereo, multichannel albums and samples for music lovers; where to purchase audiophile albums; how to play Direct Stream Digital natively; what sound quality better mp3, WAV, MQA, FLAC or DSD and SACD, and. So, of the 3 sacds I own none sound as good as the one xrcd. Wich is the best CD/SACD player (particular on sacd sound) in range 1000/4000$? Wich is the best CD/SACD player (particular on sacd sound) in range 1000/4000$? Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. Lee Morgan - The Sidewinder. atb. I was also playing New Favorite by Alison Krauss and Union Station, and the DSOTM disc as well (still no cracks on mine, and it's apparently a Crest. These are the first 10 reviews of a large stack of SACDs that has been waiting for the arrival of Sony's latest SACD player, the 9000ES. Vintage Equipment for an Authentic Sound. Schnittke: Choir Concerto. It's not the same as Caravan one (see Post #1077). As much as I love SACD and high resolution downloads I have to admit this painful simple truth, high resolution digital is getting. Location: Los Angeles, CA. A used Oppo 103 would be a great, and flexible, choice for doing that. Both are excellent sounding players IMO. 5. Toto, Toto IV (Beautiful, expansive sound, just a bit better than a Canadian pressing that I previously thought sounded great on its own). Then I demod a Granite Audio 657 tube CD player, using its DA conversion and analog out into the CB2 analog inputs (pre Six Shooter). [2012] Jason Molina - Autumn Bird Songs - DR12. Miles Davis - Someday My Prince will Come, Seven Steps to Heaven (Worth getting for the 3 channel mixes though) The Doug Sax mastered titles are good if he gets the right tapes and don't have added reverb. 2 22. Performance: Sonics: This mostly acoustic album is one of Dylan's very best and exemplifies, in a subtle way, the audio improvement made possible by SACD. Depeche Mode - Violator, Songs Of Faith And Devotion and Ultra (SACD); Pixies - Surfer Rosa and Doolitle MFSL; Dire Straits - Comuniqué, Love Over Gold and Brothers in Arms MFSL; Roxy Music - Avalon (SACD); The Police - Zenyatta Mondatta (SACD); David Bowie - Scary Monsters and Let's Dance (SACD); One of the best sounding SACDs I have posted on 06/24/2023 5 Stars: Exceptional Product. My ratings for discs I've heard (which is way more than I thought I'd heard ) 1a) AP SACD 1b) UCCU-5656 (Japan SHM) - great sound and an extra take of the title track 3) The Ultimate Blue Train 4) MFSL 5) Classic Records DAD1028 (DVD player required) 6) "regular" Ron McMaster US. By Phoenix Chorale, Kansas City Chorale. Edit. ---Over at avsforum they have what they call a tier system for the new format discs. Three were SACD players: the Marantz SA-1, Sony SCD-1, and Sony 777ES. However the newer set is a better representation of the Stones' Decca singles and sounds better to boot. Your 25 Best Sounding SACDs. Thanks!! The best quality recordings are those recorded and mastered in Direct Stream Digital. I didnt relize it for all these years. The best SHM-SACDs (part2) Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by MilesSmiles, Jun 6, 2011. STAMPERS:The best (sounding) SACD players show an extra-dimension of realism, a textural "authenticity" that the Audio Note player (and really all CD players) lacked (while playing SACD of course). 1-J. The decay of the conga drums at the beginning really grabbed my attention, as did her silky-smooth vocals. As I said, most of the SACDs I own surpass the CD equivalents. Lea opiniones de productos sinceras e imparciales de nuestros usuarios. SACD discs can be played on conventional CD players, but they must be connectedUSA. It did not take too long to end up on the format rubbish heap. How do they sound compared to the others. For the best sound, play the SACD but this is a nice addition and worth a watch. Although many SACDs are hybrids and if you don't have a SACD player you can play the redbook layer. The best sounding SACD that I own. #2. Just absolutely stunning acoustics and Eddie has a nice light touch on the keys. Reference quality recordings are painstakingly selected and brought to you - audiophiles and music lovers to enjoy. The best SACD player I have owned and probably even heard (at least playing physical media real-time) is the Sony SCD-777ES, which sounded the same to my ear as the SCD-1. As someone said, the regular cd remasters duplicate the redbook layer of the sacd reissues. I find myself listening to the AP SACD's. Read More →. It offers high-end products, including innovative SACD players. Moyer said he’s a “period correct” Living Stereo enthusiast in that he uses all vintage equipment and. Where to start? The Billy Joel Piano Man through An Innocent Man. 50 was the better deal. Our spotlight is on YouTuber and surround-sound enthusiast Mike Vieira. I just got a pair of paradigm Studio 20's v5, and have rediscovered my SACD & DVD audio collection! 1. Following a change in how Billboard counts sales in 2009, it re-entered the chart and has since appeared for over 900 weeks. The Kleiber recording does not sound bad, but it is far from being the "best sounding" Beethoven that Henry asked for. Bass is more pronounced in the sound picture. I like the 5. Stevie Wonder - Hotter Than July SHM SACD. Mehta & LAPO - The Planets: the XRCD, the SHM-SACD and the Stereo Sound SACD While the XRCD mastered by Alan Yoshida, sounds still fascinating, the SS SACD got the richest texture out of the great recording. So, IMO obtaining the best. Hall & Oats: Rock'N Soul Part 1. Even by their standards, the choir are on blindingly good form in Schnittke’s monumental Choir Concerto. The 2003 hybrid SACD and the MFSL feature the original mix, but they have inferior sound to the JWH tracks which appear on the 1997 Biograph remaster and the 1999 GHII remaster. filter number top left). Music What Are the Best-Sounding SACDs and DVD-Audio Discs? July 25, 2012 Alan Cross 4 Comments Yesterday, I got an email from Stephen who has belatedly. Claus, May 31, 2013 #980. Although you won’t get the surround sound benefits with this technique, you’ll have an easier time uploading the file to your computer. The Quartet's signature sound paired with Multichannel SACD technology goes together beautifully. SACD sure isn't growing but Analogue Productions, MFSL, Refefence Recordings and Universal/Sony out of Japan/HK continue to release new albums on SACD. Report Comment. Now that I finally have the player, what are some really good sounding SACD's that aren't going to break the bank to obtain? Thanks in advance for the help. The first Mofi SACD (Duke Ellington - Blues in Orbit) was actually released in November 1999. Feinstein has an earnest-sounding voice that is capable of conveying feeling with serious attention to the lyrics. It was established in 1987 as its "consumer" branch. T his new one has more high frequency detail as well as a tighter and. Supertramp - Breakfast In America SHM SACD. Based on listening to a FLAC of the SHM- SACD, this one has more nuanced layering,. Apparently you can buy a thrill as a high-res set of files from Universal, or a vinyl pressing. View full details;Site Supporter. In my opinion the only butchered digital releases for Dire Straits are the BIA original SACD or DVD Audio (sound) and the Vertigo S/T (decent sound but edits used for no apparent reason). It appears that after 2 years the 333 has drifted off a little. " Those reissues you've heard up until now –. I especially enjoy the extra spaciousness, and the textural details in the vocals and guitars. Joe Satriani's "Engines of Creation" is perhaps the best sounding rock recording I own. Too many lol. Nat King Cole - The Very Thought Of You. In this review I’ll consider three SACD/CD players, from Technics, Arcam, and Yamaha, one of which is brand-new and two of which can also play digital files, either stored locally or streamed. This red book edition was the best digital I have heard until I played the SACD. Too many lol. 1 speakers. 85 stars. So, when Karl Sigman, our Assistant Editor, mentioned a chance to listen to an SACD transport, I was excited to try it out. A+. 02-24-2013 at 01:57pm. Slash's Snakepit - Ain't Life Grand. The BEST Sounding CD. Heavy Weather 2. NYC. Top 10: SACDs you can afford to buy. I don't think (good) SACD players sound like tubed-output CD players like the Audio Note. . . The stereo of the DVD-A edition to me sounds flawed, some mix drop-outs. From the Euro version Genesis 1970-1975 box, to PG 1, PG 2, Passion, and Shaking the Tree - the clarity, dynamics, lack of noise, etc is amazing and the cream of a large collection of SACDs. Wide, wrap-around sound in 2. It's bigger, wider, and clearer than the original. Mooserfan, Sep 11 , 2020. Hot Rocks 1964-1971. All are great sounding SACDs. What are the best sounding ones? My two favorites are Willie and the Poorboy's and Cosmo's Factory so I plan on buying those two. Mr. Both have stellar sound. .