SACD is superior to Redbook, but not by much, especially on re-mastered discs. Both have a better dynamic range than vinyl, but lack the warmth and realism of analog. The cost of the SACD disc's is often 3 times the price of the Redbook version. Low quality MP3 is taking over recorded music and most recording studios don't have the financial motivation to put out SACD disc's.
Redbook vs. SACD vs. Linear PCM 24 bit 192 kHz
Yesterday my copy of Trondheimsolistene Divertimenti arrived that will allow comparison of CD, SACD, and all of the blu-ray audio formats.
I'm currently just listening to the SACD version in the background in an effort to become somewhat familiar with the so far excellent music.
My plan for A/B is to use my SACD player vs. my blu-ray player that will use my receiver for the PCM D/A.
I can more fairly compare CD to the PCM because it will also use the receiver for D/A.
Both of these options will allow immediate switching between sources so hopefully the relative volumes will be fairly close.
Any thoughts on how to best do some A/B comparisons.
So far I can say that the SACD has a wonderful sound. I can't really turn the volume up with my wife napping as she recovers from surgery and my 5 month old son is also taking his nap.
I'm currently just listening to the SACD version in the background in an effort to become somewhat familiar with the so far excellent music.
My plan for A/B is to use my SACD player vs. my blu-ray player that will use my receiver for the PCM D/A.
I can more fairly compare CD to the PCM because it will also use the receiver for D/A.
Both of these options will allow immediate switching between sources so hopefully the relative volumes will be fairly close.
Any thoughts on how to best do some A/B comparisons.
So far I can say that the SACD has a wonderful sound. I can't really turn the volume up with my wife napping as she recovers from surgery and my 5 month old son is also taking his nap.