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1st SACD Purchase

I just acquired a transport that plays SACDs.  I own a few thousand CDs, but not a single SACD.  So, I want to purchase a SACD to give this transport a run for its money.  Please suggest to me one SACD release that will really expose my transport and the rest of the system to a good test of its capabilities to reproduce quality sounds.  Any genre works for me.

Thanks
pgaulke60
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tom6897
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I like trying out some of the SACD sampler disks from Chesky, Telarc, Analogue Production, Sony etc. Check out your local “bye, sell, trade shops” too. I have found many like new SACD and DVD-A in the bin, $3-$5!!
SACD.NET runs close out and clearance sales several times a year. I’m sure others can make suggestions as well.
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wturkey
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Dire Straits. "Brothers in Arms"
nypd26
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Dark Side of the Moon.I have a 5.1 mix that I run direct into the analog 5.1 inputs of my Marantz receiver which just plays what my Sony SCD 595 SACD changer outputs which is DSD.That Sacd is a hybrid so it can be played on a cd layer.
mitchagain
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The Doors - "The Doors"
Elton John - "Madman Across The Water"
Love - "Forever Changes"
Steely Dan - "Gaucho"
The Who - "Tommy"
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theo
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As tpreaves advised, start with your favorites, that will allow to make a fair comparison to the Redbook Copy.

but a few of my favorites if you can find them:
Roxy Music-Avalon
Peter Gabriel - many to choose from but US and UP stand out most
Yes-Fragile

 
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