After emailing Chandos, I was told the forthcoming disc of symphonies 1 & 3 was switched to CD because the only hybrid SACD plant went down for 12 weeks of maintenance. They ...
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Like most music lovers.....I pulled the trigger. as it were, and purchased yet again another Sacd version of this truly classic album. This being my fourth. ...
Disappointing release. The overall slow (and sometimes inconsistent) tempi and an excessive mannerism lead to a boring performance, that seldom attracts attention. From a ...
We must commend Chandos for continuing to produce SACDs of outstanding musical integrity. As the numerous positive reviews confirm, the chosen resolution of 24/96 is more than ...
The next issue in the cycle, as listed on Presto, contains Symphonies 1 and 3 and is slated for release on August 15th. Unfortunately, it appears to be a plain CD, catalog ...
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Comment by Downunderman - December 5, 2023 (1 of 1)
I really liked the sound of this one.
It has a richly harmonic, detailed and smooth analog sound that allowed this listener to more readily connect with the music emotionally.
By comparison the Japanese SACD is brighter, crisper, clearer and less detailed. The end result after playing them back-to-back was a more intellectual listening experience.
Bernie Grundman also mastered this one and so far, he is having a very good run with these Steely Dan remasters.
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Comment by Downunderman - December 5, 2023 (1 of 1)
I really liked the sound of this one.
It has a richly harmonic, detailed and smooth analog sound that allowed this listener to more readily connect with the music emotionally.
By comparison the Japanese SACD is brighter, crisper, clearer and less detailed. The end result after playing them back-to-back was a more intellectual listening experience.
Bernie Grundman also mastered this one and so far, he is having a very good run with these Steely Dan remasters.