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March 15, 2004
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I still think this is one of the best rock n' roll debut albums of all-time,but the sound on this SACD is disappointing.Those looking for those jaw-dropping sonics displayed on DSOTM and GYBR better look elsewhere-this is in two-channel stereo!There's nothing wrong with that,but this SACD doesn't ... more |
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March 15, 2004
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This SACD makes me so very happy that I got a SACD-compatible system!The sound here is much crisper,richer and more spacious than the regular CD.You've never heard songs like "Spinning Wheel","You've Made Me So Very Happy","And When I Die" and "God Bless The Child" sound as good until you've heard ... more |
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March 15, 2004
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"Journey's Greatest Hits" is a stellar compilation of the band's biggest hits("Seperate Ways","Open Arms","Don't Stop Believin",etc.).The SACD sound is good,better than the regular PCM CD,though the sound quality varies from track to track.The "Frontiers" and "Raised On Radio" hits sound the ... more |
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March 15, 2004
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Now this is why SACD 5.1 surround sound was created!Elton John's 1973's landmark "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" is always a favorite of mine,having had it in 3 discs-one in Mobile Fildelty Sound,another in a 1995 "Classic Masters" reissue,and now the new 2003 hybrid CD/SACD master-and out of all of ... more |
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March 15, 2004
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I have to disagree with the previous review.The SACD 5.1 surround sound is pretty impressive-at times I actually thought I was in the front row at one of Peter Frampton's concerts in the mid-70's!As for the music,the 2-disc set is prime 70's arena rock at its finest,feturing the smashes "Show Me The ... more |
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