RCA Living Stereo - New Reissues - Analogue Productions (QRP pressed)

[rockitman]

While I have these on Classic Records, I'm looking forward to a perhaps quieter noise floor and maybe better sound. TOO BAD NO 45 RPM
The SACD is also offered in addition to vinyl.
http://store.acousticsounds.com/ind...=Any&labelid=4868&OrderBy=4&ResultsPerPage=50

 

[Bruce B]

For those without a vinyl rig, you can get the digital transfers that we did from HDtracks. Guaranteed to be hi-rez!

 

[Dre_J]

I heard a couple vinyl test pressings briefly a few weeks ago. We're in for a treat!

Dre

 

[rockitman]

For those without a vinyl rig, you can get the digital transfers that we did from HDtracks. Guaranteed to be hi-rez!

are those titles listed on the HD Tracks site ?

 

[Bruce B]

Just looked.... not yet. Only the Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra
We did about 30 or so titles a few weeks ago, so I'm sure they'll be up soon.

https://www.hdtracks.com/index.php?file=browse_music&type=label&id=476

 

[Andre Marc]

Just looked.... not yet. Only the Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra
We did about 30 or so titles a few weeks ago, so I'm sure they'll be up soon.

https://www.hdtracks.com/index.php?file=browse_music&type=label&id=476

For those with SACD players, just about all the RCA Living Stereo Hybrid SACD titles are available on Amazon for between 9 and 13 bucks.
I have a few dozen.

I have not yet heard any PCM conversion that sounds as good as the SACD they were ripped from.

That being said, for those with no SACD playback, the downloads are an excellent option, but they will fall short of native
DSD playback.

 

[Bruce B]

For those with SACD players, just about all the RCA Living Stereo Hybrid SACD titles are available on Amazon for between 9 and 13 bucks.
I have a few dozen.

or get them from Acoustic Sounds..

 

[Andre Marc]

or get them from Acoustic Sounds..

Different mastering, and $30 a pop!

Of course, no one has heard them yet, so they may well surpass the previous batch of SACDs, but heck, as you know, those are damn good.

 

[Andre Marc]

Just looked.... not yet. Only the Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra
We did about 30 or so titles a few weeks ago, so I'm sure they'll be up soon.

https://www.hdtracks.com/index.php?file=browse_music&type=label&id=476

So with all the hype why no full DSD download???????

why only PCM? I'm guessing the label said no dice.

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

If one had to pick one or two vinyl releases, which would you guys recommend?

 

[Ronm1]

I have almost a doz. of these SACD's, great value and sound, 3ch is a nice perk.

 

[jfrech]

If one had to pick one or two vinyl releases, which would you guys recommend?

+1

I am curious to. I am mostly a chamber music, duo's, trio's, quartets...vs full scale orchestra's..prefer the intimacy of a few well recorded instruments

 

[vinylphilemag]

If one had to pick one or two vinyl releases, which would you guys recommend?

Lieutenant Kije is one of my favourites, as is Sheherezade. I don't if either of those is included, but probably will be.

 

[Marcus]

I heard a couple vinyl test pressings briefly a few weeks ago. We're in for a treat!Dre

I hope these will be better than ORG (118) reissue of Prokofiev Love For Three Oranges Suite (Mercury SR90006) which is a complete disaster.

 

[LenWhite]

Different mastering, and $30 a pop!

Of course, no one has heard them yet, so they may well surpass the previous batch of SACDs, but heck, as you know, those are damn good.

If Analogue Productions is able to provide as much head room on these as most other AP SACD's I have, they're definitely worth $30 a pop

 

[Andre Marc]

If Analogue Productions is able to provide as much head room on these as most other AP SACD's I have, they're definitely worth $30 a pop

Agree. But the first official batch was remarkably good and one third the price.

I hope they are available to hear at Newport!

 

[NorthStar]

After reading this short thread I just wonder; are my SACDs good enough or do I have to repurchase them over again, and from what and where?

There is talk of the original SACDs (between $8 and $12 roughly), new SACDs at $30 a pop, original and newer LPs, and hi-res from HDTracks with PCM output (pure DSD?).

Seems to me that there is no definitive answer as to what's best.

What is the ultimate goal? ...To satisfy musically quality listeners, or to promote financial freedom, or both?

 

[NorthStar]

... I am mostly a chamber music, duo's, trio's, quartets...vs full scale orchestra's...prefer the intimacy of a few well recorded instruments

Same here John. :b ...In most general; having assisted and also worked in those departments of the live recording events.

 

[Bruce B]

Agree. But the first official batch was remarkably good and one third the price.

I hope they are available to hear at Newport!

I'll be playing the DSD files at Newport

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

After reading this short thread I just wonder; are my SACDs good enough or do I have to repurchase them over again, and from what and where?

There is talk of the original SACDs (between $8 and $12 roughly), new SACDs at $30 a pop, original and newer LPs, and hi-res from HDTracks with PCM output (pure DSD?).

Seems to me that there is no definitive answer as to what's best.

What is the ultimate goal? ...To satisfy musically quality listeners, or to promote financial freedom, or both?

Unless its an album that you truly consider a "must have" for your collection then seeking out better quality releases makes sense, even if its just to satisfy your own curiosity. To buy new releases just because their new is a waste IMO. I have no doubt the SACD's you have sound more than just fine.....be happy with them, be happy with the music FIRST and FOREMOST.

I have some really nice original pressings and reissue pressings that are still not considered to be the best examples, but I'm not spending the kind of money it takes to acquire them. I'm perfectly content with what I have.