A good SACD reference disk

20-11-2002, 10:59 AM

Hi

I just got a Pioneer 656 and Sony 1080 amp, and I want to try out a good SACD disk to test the system.

I want a "proper" multi-channel recording, not a "hybrid" SACD which doesn't use all the channels (e.g. Tubular Bells which produced no output to my centre speaker and woeful base through the sub).

Anyone recommend a good SACD please (rock, classical)?

Thanks

common · 20-11-2002, 2:58 PM

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock. Great channel seperation

22-11-2002, 7:46 PM

Yes, and also Hourglass by James Taylor if it's more your taste. I have both and they really do show off SACD at it's best.

For 2 channel, try 'Just push Play' by Aerosmith. A great album and a great recording too. Oh yeah, and 'Gratitude' by Earth, Wind and Fire is a good recording.

One to avoid maybe 'Thriller'. Only two channel and sounds very thin on my system although crystal clear, it lacks punch.

Steve

20-11-2002, 10:59 AM	#1
MalcT Guest Posts: n/a	A good SACD reference disk Advertisement Want to Advertise? Hi I just got a Pioneer 656 and Sony 1080 amp, and I want to try out a good SACD disk to test the system. I want a "proper" multi-channel recording, not a "hybrid" SACD which doesn't use all the channels (e.g. Tubular Bells which produced no output to my centre speaker and woeful base through the sub). Anyone recommend a good SACD please (rock, classical)? Thanks
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22-11-2002, 7:46 PM	#3
paiger Guest Posts: n/a	Yes, and also Hourglass by James Taylor if it's more your taste. I have both and they really do show off SACD at it's best. For 2 channel, try 'Just push Play' by Aerosmith. A great album and a great recording too. Oh yeah, and 'Gratitude' by Earth, Wind and Fire is a good recording. One to avoid maybe 'Thriller'. Only two channel and sounds very thin on my system although crystal clear, it lacks punch. Steve
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