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July 16, 2004
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My demo disc when I was hunting for a SACD player. Had both the SACD & remastered redbook edition of the album with me. The SACD copy demostrated all the characteristics of its superiority over redbook... tighter, better controlled lows, sweeter 'analog-like' highs and a much more defined & deeper ... more |
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July 16, 2004
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The sweetness of Fitzgerald's & the three dimensional Armstrong's vocals are further enhanced by SACD replay.
Definitely a must have for all SACD users. Pure classic! |
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July 14, 2004
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A r&b-hip hop-pop title... with a good & fun experiement with surround mix... breaking all the rules of soundstage placement in jazz & classical recordings (and why not? perfect for this genre)
Popular tracks like 'Crazy In Love', 'Baby Boy' and 'Naughty Girl' are presented in a refreshing way. ... more |
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April 13, 2004
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We all hope in vain that all albums will be released in this fashion - Hybrid SACD as its major format on the release date.
Many fans are disappointed, as Sting became predictable, safe & desperate. From Mercury falling, to Brand New Day, and now Sacred Love, no new grounds seem to be broken ... more |
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April 13, 2004
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An excellent recording featuring most of the popular standards. As reviewed before, the recording sounds dated, and the SACD version wasn't as good as it can possibly be. A disappointment actually, with faults on the first two tracks, both on the SACD and CD layer. Contacted Acoustic Sounds too, and ... more |
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