I've got about a dozen of the SHM discs so far and I have to say that they are clearly better than any other previous versions I've had, regardless of title. But I cannot compare them to anything Gold. I have four more SHM coming in the next week so I may have something to add then.
Right now I am playing on a Sony C555es (SACD/hybrid carousel) and am planning an upgrade of some sort. My immediate goal is to put a DAC into the mix as the Sony transport section gets high marks and I like the flexibility of the changer. My local shop just brought in the new Music Hall DAC and I can demo that for 30 days.
I'm most curious to hear how the DAC will treat redbook discs of varying specs and VERY interested to hear how the SHMs sound. If there is as much uptick to the SHMs when played through the DAC I suspect I'd consider the whole thing a gamebreaker and have to spend a lot of money going forward in order to upgrade my preferred titles (no snall process or expense). I do think the potential is that high. I'll report back.
Right now I am playing on a Sony C555es (SACD/hybrid carousel) and am planning an upgrade of some sort. My immediate goal is to put a DAC into the mix as the Sony transport section gets high marks and I like the flexibility of the changer. My local shop just brought in the new Music Hall DAC and I can demo that for 30 days.
I'm most curious to hear how the DAC will treat redbook discs of varying specs and VERY interested to hear how the SHMs sound. If there is as much uptick to the SHMs when played through the DAC I suspect I'd consider the whole thing a gamebreaker and have to spend a lot of money going forward in order to upgrade my preferred titles (no snall process or expense). I do think the potential is that high. I'll report back.