I wanted to open a discussion on all the various digital media available, starting with the redbook CD as the benchmark and moving into the various formats listed above. And for the sake of this discussion I'm interested mainly in 2 channel stereo, not 5.1 surround sound....
In order for this comparison to be fair, one would have to compare all the various formats utilizing the same DAC.
I've heard that SACD, DVD-A are indeed better than CD in most cases as long as the mastering is done right. MJ's Thriller on SACD I've read from various sources sounded worse than the 2001 remastered CD....not as rich sounding, more rolled off bass. A shame as this was a wonderful album to work with...
I'm looking to get a universal player that plays all these formats, then connect to a nice outboard DAC. Lately I've been fantasizing about a nice DAC....
BTW, the SHM-CD (super high quality material CD) I've heard rave reviews....it's a Japanese produced CD that works in all CD players. Why all CDs can't be manufactured to this higher standard, I don't know....
Steely Dan Aja CD SHM-CD
I've opened up the LP vs. CD debate numerous times, but however you feel about that I think it's time 26 years after it's introduction that CDs take a step up in their technology.
Just like BluRay (and HD-DVD at one time) has taken over, it's time to see the higher quality players take over!
In order for this comparison to be fair, one would have to compare all the various formats utilizing the same DAC.
I've heard that SACD, DVD-A are indeed better than CD in most cases as long as the mastering is done right. MJ's Thriller on SACD I've read from various sources sounded worse than the 2001 remastered CD....not as rich sounding, more rolled off bass. A shame as this was a wonderful album to work with...
I'm looking to get a universal player that plays all these formats, then connect to a nice outboard DAC. Lately I've been fantasizing about a nice DAC....
BTW, the SHM-CD (super high quality material CD) I've heard rave reviews....it's a Japanese produced CD that works in all CD players. Why all CDs can't be manufactured to this higher standard, I don't know....
Steely Dan Aja CD SHM-CD
I've opened up the LP vs. CD debate numerous times, but however you feel about that I think it's time 26 years after it's introduction that CDs take a step up in their technology.
Just like BluRay (and HD-DVD at one time) has taken over, it's time to see the higher quality players take over!