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"Must-have" SACDs Out There

I just got a Sony XA-777ES SACD player. I was initially disappointed with the performace. I could not hear much difference between the CD layer and SACD layer on the Sample CD that comes with the player. I went out and bought the "Norah Jones: Comes away with me" SACD and started listening, then I begin to realize the advantages of SACD. As far as I can tell so far, the music is smoother, less harsh, and has a overall quieter background. What else should I be listening to? What are the "must-have" SACDs out there?
yslee
audiophile35
23 posts
 
All of the MFSL SACD titles from Patricia Barber - Modern Cool, Nightclub, Companion & Cafe' Blue + Rebecca Piedgon - The Raven (Chesky Records)
darrylhifi
498 posts
 
I dont know if your Sony was bought new or used but for some reason SACD players take an insane amount of time to burn in. After 2-300 hours their were discs I really could not tell much of a difference in from the redbook. Now that Ive had the player 6-8 months, and Im guessing their is more like 700 hours on it, those same discs I can hear the difference. And Yes some discs are recorded poorly, some are amazing, you have recieved some good suggestions.
aboldor
49 posts
 
Carmen McRae - "Fine and Mellow".
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
I owned the XA-777es for about a year, I liked it a lot and have played many of the above disc's on it...fantastic Sacd player that will show you the difference you are looking for.

At this time, I own a pioneer budget Sacd player and the difference if any is much smaller.

Dave
twopippis
49 posts
 
From a recording standpoint, these stand out as superior to many others I own and its good music too!

Matt Haimovitz * Please welcome....

Wynton Marsalis * Marsalis Standard Time

Mark O'Connor * Hot Swing Trio
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