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Best sounding SACD's to show-off system

I like to show-off my Wilson Audio W/P6s and Krell 350mcx to friends and try to get them to understand the rush of high-end audio, and I have to some degree, but what SACD's out there that are recorded best! Something that will really make them melt with goose-bumps. Thanks!!
duanea
eujin
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I second the nomination of MTT's recordings of the Mahler symphonies. These discs really take advantage of the huge dynamic range available on SACD/DSD. I'd also add "Blue Country Heart" by Jorma Kaukonen (Columbia) if you like folksy/bluesy/country Americana. It's another pure DSD recording and offers superb presence, 3-D imaging and clarity.
krellfan
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I bought MTT's Mahlers 7th and WOW! One of the best there is.
ornette
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Bob Belden "Black Dahlia" (Blue Note)

Big band jazz, not swinging Basie-style but more soundcolor painting like Gil Evans.

DSD multichannel recording, very natural and dynamic. The best SACD sound I have ever heard.
jafant
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I wanted to re-vitalize this thread as SACD is alive and well in 2018.

Jamie Cullum - Twentysomething (2004)

The Police catalog.

The Rolling Stones (2002) catalog

4425
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The audiophile warrior is Dire Straights Love Over Gold. Standard issue cd which makes it all the better. 
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