Anyone heard the new Moody Blues SACDs yet?

Yeah the Moody Blues,they just don't write em like that anymore. It's sad, kids today don't know what they are missing.

The Moody Blues' music pretty much got me into audio. There is so much music to hear - not "just songs" - if that makes sense. I got home late last night and they were on my doorstep. I can't wait to get home tonight, wait for everyone to go to sleep and give these a listen!

FWIW: All of the discs I ordered from the Elusive Disc are stamped "Made in Germany". For those who bought them off Amazon.UK, I wonder if those were made in Germany as well. If so, I'd guess they are the same source.

In Search of the Lost Chord--It's a shame this is not in 5.1. I had it on the quad reel to reel and have the quad 8 track. Back then they sounded great. The rest are the best sacd multi channels I've heard--most of the others have noise in the rear channels-the next best is the Stones Sympathy for the devil. As far a front channel goes--don't miss it a bit. For music, I'm not big into center channels.

Mike

I got a chance to listen to all of the SACDs. I agree with Theo in that they all do seem to be a little "forward" in the stage - as if the levels were all "amped-up". That said, it is extremely clear and captivating. I am a little less enthusiastic about the 5.1 mixing. I've never been a fan of putting specific instruments - especially electric guitar - in the rear channels. Some songs sound great in 5.1 on these dics but most don't IMO. Not wanting to toggle back and forth each time I listen, I prefer hearing it in stereo. Besides, the stereo versions are so clear and full, they already sound like they are in surround.

Anyway, if you're a Moody Blues fan, these are a must own. I haven't had a chance to compare these with my MoFi's yet, which I will do for fun, but I am pretty certain I will be selling the MoFis on eBay.
-Tony