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Are you going to buy the Rolling Stones SACDs?

I've preordered a few already. I suspect that the recordings, despite remastering, will be far less than what SACD is capable of reproducing. But it is exciting to see a large block of music from major artists come out in the new format, and that's why I'm buying. What do you think the major labels (especially Sony, that controls vast numbers of recordings AND manufactures SACD equipment) are waiting for? Seems logical to me that getting more software out would speed sales of the electronics and interest more of the general public in the new format. Releasing SACDs would also immediately protect the record companies from copyright infringement, at least until someone manufactures an SACD burner.
thsalmon
pkaram
40 posts
 
No. I will happily stick with my vinyl. If I need a CD, I simply record my own using my Marantz Pro CDR320 CD recorder. These CD's sound very, very close to the actual LP and much, much better than most commercial CD's. Anyway, I don't believe the Stones get any money from these SACD's, Alan Klein's ABKCO gets all the $$$.
ohlala
1,235 posts
 
The only store in my immediate area that carries them is Borders and they are charging like $18.99. I will wait till i can get to Dallas before I buy one to see how it sounds. I found it odd that they don't say 'SACD' on the back of the box. Am I missing something with that?
robertp50
9 posts
 
Ohlala,

I just bought six of the new Stones cds through Borders on the Internet. Actually its Amazon.com but the prices were 13.99 for most of them, 12.98 for "Let it Bleed" and free shipping and no tax if you spend 25.00 or more. Delivery they said will be in 1 to 2 weeks.

Robertp50
ohlala
1,235 posts
 
Thanks, my man
cbucki
69 posts
 
I purchased both "Hot Rocks","Beggar's Banquet","Let It Bleed","Satanic Majesties", and "Metamorphosis".
I do not have SACD, but got the 2-CD sets for 24.99 and the singles for 13.99, and was able to use a 15% off total purchase coupon from Borders at Best Buy. Many stores did not get all 22 copies.
The sound quality is fantastic. I no longer need to turn my volume to the 1:00 position to hear "Gimme Shelter". There is actually some bass on these CDs. Given that the material is from the mid-sixties, it's pretty exciting. If the redbook is this good, the SACD must rule. (I've got a Cary 306, I'd like to compare it to a mid-level SACD.)
The verdict is: For the price, you must have "the essentials (Hot Rocks I)" at the very least. If you're a certified fan, all are reccomended.
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