Animals is a concept album, focusing on the social-political conditions of mid-1970s Britain, and was a change from the style of the band's earlier work. Two channel SACD just blew away the CD's, while hybrids were not out yet I had albums that I had both the CD and the SACD to compare. • 180 Gram Vinyl Record. In-Stock Music Orders Over $99 SHIP FREE Within The Continental U. The only significant differences are in noise. Pacific 2 SE -> Ayon Crossfire III or Circle Labs A100 -> Avantgarde Acoustic Trio LE 26 with 4x REL Carbon Special ,SACD Player: Audio Aero La Fontaine Analog : Transrotor Fat Bob S. Low Noise Floor: SACDs tend to have a lower noise floor compared to vinyl records, which means less background noise or surface noise during playback. I don't like SACD. Actually, probably the biggest difference that I have seen with the SACD format. I have a few titles on both vinyl, r2r, cd and SACD. The MoFi also has surface noise,while the Abkco vinyl is near silent. meatballz. Lower bitrates are used only for speech. Actually, probably the biggest difference that I have seen with the SACD format. Although the MFSL version is very clear and precise, the SACD version is more expansive and full. Vinyl. I listen mainly to vinyl via a Marantz TT15 Benz Wood SH MC combo. 8224 MHz. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Visit Homepage . I don't know which is more truthful. Vinyl. 2. Warner Music [Sony Music outside Europe] today announced the upcoming release of Pink Floyd’s ‘Animals’ on Deluxe Gatefold, CD, LP, Blu-ray and SACD. I listen mainly to vinyl via a Marantz TT15 Benz Wood SH MC combo. November 4th for CBAT. 5 copies of steve davis' "quality of silence" hybrid sacd from her and she sent along a cd-r of her whole published vinyl theories. I do have two different versions of "Question of Balance". Location: West Hollywood, CA and Inverness, IL. . I've not jumped on the SACD bandwagon. 45 RPM 200 Gram Clarity Vinyl. (Believe it or not, this was a major argument in some of the original SACD sales literature. As for sound I am betting you will become a believer in the merits of vinyl. Mastered: Doug Sax, James Guthrie, Joel Plante. Vinyl. I like Analogue Productions' work, so it should be interesting to hear how they sound. . The ABCX-758A/B as mentioned above is my favorite. Bluebook The right price. Still waiting form "Brothers in Arms" on SACD I have also ordered the MoFi vinyl releases of: "Love Over Gold", "Dire Straits" and "Brothers in Arms" I look forward to comparing SACD vs Vinyl *reelspin* My thought process is I should buy them while they are relatively new and prices have not reached $200+ each yet. I've not jumped on the SACD bandwagon. Often times, the. Direct Stream Digital (DSD) is a trademark used by Sony and Philips for their system for digitally encoding audio signals for the Super Audio CD (SACD). Tracks (7) Aja — Steely Dan's landmark sixth studio album reissue. Vinyl has more. Rolling Stone ranked them No. This release was originally announced in late 2019 and fans have been waiting patiently ever since. 0:00 - LP2. The authors aren’t saying that high-res digital might sound a little different from Red Book CD but is no better. The individual versions will be available on September 16, 2022 with the Deluxe version available from October 7, 2022. Yesterday I received a Holiday Specials brochure from Music Direct and on the back cover is the 2LP vinyl set that Ralphie discussed in his post HERE. SACD- smooth, mellow sound. Voted Vinyl. Would someone out there who has the vinyl and has compared it to either the MFSL CD or the newer SACD please. Again, though, the Blu-Spec CD sounded better than the regular CD - just a bit more fuller, more definition and tighter bass and treble extension over the CD. Both vinyl records and Super Audio CDs have. The SACD vs. Vinyl. With respect to SACD vs. Actually, probably the biggest difference that I have seen with the SACD format. The LP may sound more natural and "warm". The one thing about the AP SACDs is one really has to jack up the volume. I can hear the difference between CD and vinyl, and between CD quality and high-def audio. Mobile Fidelity Gold CD 1988. They actually already did this when comparing SACD vs. Dam and Dorian75 like this. In the vinyl vs. 11-16-2011 at 02:28pm. CCR: I like both the DCC and the Analogue Production SACD versions, and both are highly lauded. " CD or SACD vs Vinyl. Tony van Veen is the CEO of DIY Media Group, the parent company of Disc Makers and BookBaby. Look how far CD sound has come in the last 20. for making the SACD version, and instead they CHOSE James Guthrie, who was an engineer producing, e. Well as I might have expected the SACD was the best. Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (D1) (2004 Rocket SACD HR B0001570-36-1) Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (D2) (2004 Rocket SACD HR B0001570-36-2) Elton John Honky Château (2004 Rocket SACD HR B0003609-36) CD, SACD vs LP, Vinyl, Album#CD #vinyl #hifiFor those of you who have not seen my complete music room and system tour and LP, CD SACD tour please click on th. g. Singles 1969-1973 has a re-record or two, a little remixing, and other touches. DSD uses delta-sigma modulation a form of pulse-density modulation encoding, a technique to represent audio signals in digital format, a sequence of single-bit values at a sampling rate of 2. SHM-SACD vs original CD (WB), vs original vinyl (WB) I first cleaned each vinyl LP on my NG 1. deeper, wider sound field. Bonus enjoyment if you have a 5. By AJ Wykes • June 22, 2023 These days the vast majority of the music we experience is stored digitally. Note the. By meatballz August 2, 2011 in General Hi-Fi Discussion. MikeT, Nov 3, 2019. Please, bear in mind that I have NO original vinyls to compare to, only the early CDs of Shake It Up and Greatest Hits: 1) Shake It Up - the worse pressing from the three. Packaging: Nicest packaging and faithful reproduction of the original album. This release was originally announced in late 2019 and fans have been waiting patiently ever since. #6. Half-speed mastered at Abbey Road Studios and pressed on 180g audiophile vinyl. The real difference between various releases is the quality of the mastering. Once you listen to the unbelievable sound of the grandfather clock chiming you. Actually, probably the biggest difference that I have seen with the SACD format. More 'holographic', deeper staging. I was still unconvinced. The 777ES does not perform at its best upon power-on. I’ll explain in a minute, but first I want to make sure we know what the SACD format is, and what makes it different from a standard compact disc. But when I find an album that is available in SACD vs Vinyl----SACD 90% of the time, unless the LP is a collectors items and LTD edition. But I don't like surface noise or pops or skips. I listen mainly to vinyl via a Marantz TT15 Benz Wood SH MC combo. 1 setup. I listen mainly to vinyl via a Marantz TT15 Benz Wood SH MC combo. 1 kHz setup. Yes. I agree with you about surface noise. I've a Sony XA7ES cd player that has served me well over the years, but even it doesn't get enough play to. Seems like for PG3 one should definitely get Classic Records Vinyl, for PG1 SACD gets closer to vinyl, but still the vinyl has upper hand. Moody Blues "Question of bal. (2014 Mercury BluRay 0602537736973) Allman Brothers Band-Brothers and Sisters (2014 MFSL SACD HR UDSACD 2103) Allman Brothers Band-Eat A Peach (2004 Mecury SACD HR B0002439-36) Allman Brothers Band-Eat a. There are records for every genre of music I listen to, whereas almost nothing I listen to is ever released on SACD. Check the numbers; audiophiles have voted decisively with their wallets for vinyl. If you like SACDs, the 2004 reissue of Relaxin’ by the Miles Davis Quintet sounds equally fantastic, albeit a little different with a brighter high end and more noticeable amounts of tape hiss. I do have an unwrapped Cramberries (best of) SHM CD with me. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. The wait is over for the Analogue Productions SACD. High Resolution: SACD offers a significantly higher sample rate and bit depth, resulting in more accurate and. • UHQR Vinyl Record. 98: Whitney Houston / Whitney. 5 gigabytes (GB) Advantages of SACD. SACD sure isn't growing but Analogue Productions, MFSL, Refefence Recordings and Universal/Sony out of Japan/HK continue to release new albums on SACD. One is the MFSL version which I loved. But when I find an album that is available in SACD vs Vinyl----SACD 90% of the time, unless the LP is a collectors items and LTD edition. Under perfect circumstances, SACD provides an incremental improvement over CD. I've a Sony XA7ES cd player that has served me. Music, Musicians and Bands; Activity. SACD has given me some great listening moments. New posts Search forums. . I am in the process of sending an album back because of excess snaps, clicks and pops and it is a brand new 180 gm recording. The vinyl has a noise rise and a peak around 30 kHz. Well, I've been thinking of getting into vinyl for a while now but still haven't done it. Details;The 777ES’s performance improved gradually during a burn-in period of three weeks. Even as a purist I am very happy with the results. The Royal Scam features more prominent guitar work than the prior Steely Dan album, Katy Lied, which had been the first without founding guitarist Jeff Baxter. So far my favorites from each format are as follows: SACD: Eric Clapton - Journeyman DVD-A: Fleetwood Mac - Rumors DVD (Dolby Digital/DTS): Eagles. In fact, it's a good sign that the music isn't overly compressed. The differences between them, resolution wise, are huge since XRCD is a pure red book format at 16/44. I always remember the SACD being pretty good, but I now think the vinyl destroys it. " CD or SACD vs Vinyl. It was released on two formats: On vinyl record, as an Ultradisc ‘One-Step’ Limited Edition 33⅓ rpm LP, pressed on Neotech’s Super Vinyl™ contained in a commemorative slip box, (and), on CD, as a single Ultradisc 'UHR' Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) contained in a gatefold card sleeve. My guess is that if they wanted to tweak the SACD to match the sound of the final vinyl pressing, they probably could…. It may still. I do have two different versions of "Question of Balance". CD, SACD vs LP, Vinyl, Album#CD #vinyl #hifiFor those of you who have not seen my complete music room and system tour and LP, CD SACD tour please click on th. Kann man diese beiden Formate vergleichen?Analog und Digital? Geht das?Zum abspielen eines SACD Formats benötigt man einen passenden SACD Player. Bluebook The right price. A SACD does sound better then a redbook CD. 1. Posted August 3, 2011. Jim NBut while we're on the topic of SACD vs. The album was developed from a collection of unrelated. The "Mastertape" version though more detailed and seemingly purer sounds flatter in eq. Bluntness acknowledged as you being quite passionate, or convinced that the 20th anniversary SACD version is poor at best It was actually the first SACD I bought many years ago, even without owning an SACD capable player at the time. No other version other than their double 45 rpm vinyl (also mediocre) sounds like this. 10/disc royalty for CDs. 4) Making Movies - muted, no drum slam, muted highs. Location: West Hollywood, CA and Inverness, IL. The RCA CD of Respighi’s Pines of Rome opens with a wall of sound plastered along the frontal plane of the speakers. Luke theorizes that the 2003 SACD and the MFSL were sourced from an LP cutting master and that the original master mixes were used on the Biograph and GHII remasters. Vinyl has more. Sign in with Google Even the standard redbook CD (44kHz, 16 bit resolution) has about a 26dB advantage to vinyl with respect to dynamic range, and at least a 40-50 dB advantage in stereo separation as well as unmeasurable wow and flutter. #4. I decided to include CD quality as well – and a couple other comparisons thrown in for good measure. SACD vs. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. My buddy and I compared Tidal's "Moving Pictures" to the vinyl reissue. Next. Posted April 21, 2010. Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by fluffskul, Apr 26, 2012. garfish. Just for kicks I decided to compare Side A of the Speakers Corner vinyl to the same corresponding songs on the JSACD. The vinyl is top notch too. After an extensive shoot-out lasting 53 hours, I'm. It may still engage me more, even if the SQ overall is not as pristine as an SACD. 7 gigabytes per disk (as much as a DVD), SACD can accommodate separate stereo and six-channel mixes of 100 minutes each. Another 3 SACD set, and, if truth be told, my favourite ESOTERIC reissue. Mirror Image Forum Resident. An XRCD is just a redbook CD that goes through a special mastering process, usually at 20 or 24 bit, as apposed to a standard redbook CD that is mastered at 16 bits (the XRCD's are converted down to 16 bit at the end of the mastering process in order to retain compatibility with redbook standard). Be fun to have that and play mastering engineer. The other thing to keep in mind is that SACD is a format in its infancy. DVD-Audio vs Vinyl vs. In-Stock Music Orders Over $99 SHIP FREE Within The Continental U. SACD (white) vs Bluray (blue) The pressing quality of 2022 vinyl is not always perfect, but often a wash will solve the problem. That means engineers have a much narrower range to work with when they’re mixing and mastering the audio, and the result, for the listener, is that the stereo “image” is highly constricted. " CD or SACD vs Vinyl. cporcp, Jun 28, 2021 #7. The title best known is Miles/Blue. Thread Tools. Would someone out there who has the vinyl and has compared it to either the MFSL CD or the newer SACD please. The difference between DSD and the source vinyl was very, very slight and I am not sure I could tell the difference on any given day. Myke, Dec 4, 2013. Every time. Sex Lies And Master Tapes, Sep 16, 2022. Thread: SACD Vs. These are the CDs that remastering was able to improve. Acoustic Sounds Audiophile Vinyl Records. For vinyl I currently have the 2009 Classic 200g, I think mastered by Grundman. It’s appalling the crap they’re releasing to kids these days…As noted in my previous post [link], the Forum didn’t want to pay the $. See moreSACD obviously has an advantage on portability and probably overall SQ - but that's still subjective as I might enjoy the "colorization" of vinyl more. Then I bought the new SACD version. Better than vinyl, better than reel-to-reel, better than CD and even better than DVD-Audio. SACD vs VINYL. Some vinyl is very quiet while others are not . Actually, probably the biggest difference that I have seen with the SACD format. SACD VS Vinyl for Jazz and Classical Well, I've been thinking of getting into vinyl for a while now but still haven't done it. I no longer have the capability of playing vinyl. I've a Sony XA7ES cd player that has served me well over the years, but even it doesn't get enough play to. It also provides a higher bit rate and longer. I listen mainly to vinyl via a Marantz TT15 Benz Wood SH MC combo. Along with LPs, SACDs, reel-to-reel tape and other forms of high-quality audio. I would be interested to hear what you guys think as well!Maybe I should have included the current MOFI SACD & vinyl. Actually, probably the biggest difference that I have seen with the SACD format. Blows them all away with more full body richness. Page 1. Even on masterings I'm not all that happy with, the deep soundstage is there. • The first international release of the recording on Hybrid SACDs, allowing listeners to hear the enhanced resolution of these new transfers and playable on all CD players • The first and only complete Wagner Ring cycle available in Dolby Atmos Channel separation. I've a Sony XA7ES cd player that has served me well over the years, but even it doesn't get enough play to. Forums. "No matter how high a sampling rate is," Wired's. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. KevinP, May 21, 2009 #52. I'm generally rather selective about my SACD purchases and only have about 25-30SACD recordings now although I plan to order a lot more as more and more reissues come out. Id agree with the guy about the old cd and sacd not being *that* much different other than a bit more resolution. 1 kHz sampling rate, SACD samples at 2. It is a high-resolution digital. I think SACD has the best audio fidelity of any medium I have ever heard to date. Virtual. I guess it shows you how much cheaper. To finish with the digital versions, the version in 360 (RA) Reality Audio brings a great rendering in 7. Quick links. If. Even the UBP-X700 (cheaper) does SACD. This is the reason why Pink Floyd did NOT consider Alan Parsons. . DVD-Audio vs Vinyl vs. I've not jumped on the SACD bandwagon. Denon - DCD-A110 SACD/CD Player. SACD vs Vinyl Read More » 3) S/T Dire Straits - sounded good, but a bit underwhelming. I don't know which is more truthful. Actually, probably the biggest difference that I have seen with the SACD format. Actually, probably the biggest difference that I have seen with the SACD format. is the world leader in audiophile music. We specialize in vinyl records and turntables. New posts Search forums. Limited Edition Numbered SACD CMOB 2260 SA $29. he worst is shelling out $25 or $30 for either and after a long search and sometimes a long wait for import or re-pressing, the thing sounds. . Analog sources- CD vs. Whereas some others where I am pretty familiar with it's vinyl 'equivalent' I could tell even without direct comparison that the vinyl was better, like Kind of Blue for example. SACD vs. It's ok if you like 'that' sound. If the SACD editions of The Police's albums were mastered from the original first-generation master tapes then they might sound better than the vinyl editions, as the original LPs were more than likely mastered from LP master tapes. DANKOSKY: We'll be talking a bit about some of these new, modern ways of compressing music. Would someone out there who has the vinyl and has compared it to either the MFSL CD or the newer SACD please. Every time. Have GFTO on SACD and the Yes 1968 - 1987 Studio Boxset on CD. I, obviously, played the vinyl on my Clearaudio Concept TT. Durability: SACDs are more durable and resistant to scratches compared to vinyl records. It is probably a more accurate rendition of the master tape but with my turntable and on. Both formats have their own unique advantages and disadvantages, so it can be tough to decide which one is right for you. I do have two different versions of "Question of Balance". Well I have the MFSL vinyl of Desire, and reckon it's pretty darn good. . I have plenty of other SACDs in my collection that. . 1/96/192 has little audible effect, ever hear a 20k test tone? The whole resolution. SACD vs. Availability: In Stock. It lacks the deep bass of the Abkco pressing but sounds so much more "vivid" and real. I've a Sony XA7ES cd player that has served me well over the years, but even it doesn't get enough play to. The 2003 hybrid SACD and the MFSL feature the original mix, but they have inferior sound to the JWH tracks which appear on the 1997 Biograph remaster and the 1999 GHII remaster. DJM first pressing vinyl from the UK best of all media. . The Dark Side of the Moon produced two singles: "Money" and "Us and Them. Might as well jump: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab has announced that Van Halen's first six multi-platinum albums originally released on the Warner Bros. I cant tell the difference with the CD's as they dont have as much range and clarity as the other 2. I'm a pretty big NIN fan, so price isn't a problem, I'm just wondering if the Vinyl player would be higher quality than the SACD Deluxe Version. Moody Blues "Question of bal. Vinyl. The difference between 24/192 and DSD is that the DSD sounds more analog like, but this is not a huge difference in overall sound quality. Please login or register an accountlogin or register an accountSACD vs CD-do you listen and compare SACD/CD layers on your discs? Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by BSC, Apr 13, 2015. The SACD versions bring the best of the digital versions with the MOFI SACD followed by the 1999 SACD. The presence of the CD layer shouldn't affect at all (at least in principle) the reading of the SACD layer. In. I listen mainly to vinyl via a Marantz TT15 Benz Wood SH MC combo. Actually, probably the biggest difference that I have seen with the SACD format. In my opinion Vinyl, SACD and DVD-A are all of sufficiently high resolution that, assuming comparitive quality playback and media, the recording and transfer / mastering is going to be making the differences between which will deliver superior sound quality. I've noticed a surfeit in the cost and availability of SACD's - prices are really cheap for some top notch music, often recorded in Europe with the cost for many disks below $12- with shipping no less! I'm in the process of digitizing my vinyl along with ripping hundreds of CD's to my Mac, but I also like playing a. Boy, what a difference. Would someone out there who has the vinyl and has compared it to either the MFSL CD or the newer SACD please. #6. disc duplication: The Indie Music Minute. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. It’s appalling the crap they’re releasing to kids these days… Cheap recycled vinyl, pushing the acetate to the limit or until it’ ground in some spots. The recording/tracking ability of vinyl is easily at least 50 kHz and perhaps as high as 100 kHz. but really no. One of the fun things about this hobby is screwing around. Oh yeah, Aimee Mann and Vanessa Fernandez too, that would be the newest. However, we find a significant variation of the levels of the top of the spectrum (above 15 kHz) due to an equalization or to the burning head (red zone). I prefer the SACD. The internet has not only changed. Actually, probably the biggest difference that I have seen with the SACD format. The overall DR between the 2 is very close. MikeT, Nov 3, 2019. Then I bought the new SACD version. Not making "excuses" for SACD, just making a point. This music does not sound shrill in the concert hall, and it doesn’t here. I've not jumped on the SACD bandwagon. . 24 bit: Best of the bunch. I still prefer vinyl, but I simply do not listen to CD's any more the digital fatigue compared to the SACD's is just too. . Page 7 of 10 < Prev 1. The vinyl appears to be analogue mastered so if you value an all-analogue chain that would be an advantage. I can't believe there's any real debate over MFSL SACD vs. I've not jumped on the SACD bandwagon. Apr 23, 2008. During the summer I don't get much seat time in front of the stereo so it might be a week or more before my next chance. I'm generally rather selective about my SACD purchases and only have about 25-30SACD recordings now although I plan to order a lot more as more and more reissues come out. Slight increase in frequency range and they also have a lot more features on the Blu-ray disc that are fun to play with. Vinyl. #5. I've a Sony XA7ES cd player that has served me well over the years, but even it doesn't get enough play to. Then I bought the new SACD version. 1 option. Boy, what a difference. The gap. I just listened closely to the MFSL SACD, the noises are audible at the end of every track. it's stickly limited to 7500 copies. #30. The remastering has added the humanity and warmth Mozart requires. Multi. Like the DVD, SACD was a dual-layer format, but instead of one or two high-density layers, the SACD could have a high-density layer and a CD-compatible layer, so the. I think I'll go Classic Records Vinyl at least for the first three albums, possibly "Passion" and "Us" too because those are also analog recordings also if I remember correctly. comparing your AV receiver's DAC to your CD player's DAC is completely valid. I will do some digging myself, so far still on the fence. (Warner 3010-2, mastering credit: Perry, Caillat) for 9. With estimated sales of. I think there's some digital filtering. It sounds manipulated and phony. The latest in this long history is a double-blind test that, the authors conclude, demonstrates that 44. I don't know which is more truthful. . Way. Would someone out there who has the vinyl and has compared it to either the MFSL CD or the newer SACD please. 3. I don't know which is more truthful. but for every song, the DR value is "one less" on the SACD vs CD. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Litejazz53, Jul 13, 2019. the HDCD, the single-layer SACD, the MFSL SACD and vinyl, the Audio Fidelity vinyl, and the RSD candy-colored 150-numbered-limited pressing. The MFSL SACD I could tell immediately that it didn't hold a candle to the MFSL 2-45 issue, or I think even the MOV mono pressing. . 3) S/T Dire Straits - sounded good, but a bit underwhelming. As a college student, he played in indie bands, created his own LPs, cassettes, and t-shirts, and sold them at shows. A Secret Lab. SACD vs. "No matter how high a sampling rate is," Wired's. Vinyl. (1993 Sony Japan SRCS-6827) Pearl Jam-Yield (1998 Epic Vinyl E 68164) Pink Floyd-The Dark Side Of The Moon (1983 Toshiba Japan Black Triangle De Emph CP35-3017) Pink Floyd-The Dark Side Of The Moon (1993 EMI 20th Anniv 0777 7 81479 2 3) Pink Floyd-The Dark Side Of The Moon (2003 EMI SACD HR 7243 582136 2 1) Pink Floyd-The Wall (D1) (2006 EMI. 1kHz/16-bit digital audio is indistinguishable from high-resolution digital. SACD Players VS Vinyl Read More » The hybrid just has a separate layer for the CD bits. If you like SACDs, the 2004 reissue of Relaxin’ by the Miles Davis Quintet sounds equally fantastic, albeit a little different with a. Details;SACD VS Vinyl for Jazz and Classical Well, I've been thinking of getting into vinyl for a while now but still haven't done it. If the system is highly resolving there is a considerable and sometimes overwhelming difference. SACD vs. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. A lot of pops and crackles ("a lot" for a brand new MFSL vinyl, I mean) on the. Thread starter mosttoysrk; Start date Sep 25, 2007; Help Support MartinLogan Audio Owners Forum:. I've not jumped on the SACD bandwagon. label will be coming to hybrid stereo SACD (playable on all CD players) as well as to audiophile-standard UltraDisc One-Step 180-gram, 45 RPM vinyl. I’ve already evaluated Grundman’s mastering of Can’t Buy a Thrill in a Mini-TBVO on my blog, and I plan to evaluate every AP remaster as part of a mini or full. Please login or register an accountlogin or register an accountMoody Blues "Question of bal. On a CD, the separation between the left and right channels used in recording is over 90 dB. If you're a big classical/jazz listener, SACD is completely worth it. Show Printable Version; 12-12-2012, 03:54 AM #31. Quick links. This gives SACD a very distinct improvement in transient response. SACD can get really close to how good vinyl can sound but not deteriorate so for me SACD wins. Boy, what a difference. However, I have tested the EQ of my cartridge and phono stage and in all the following examples, that EQ has been reversed out of the vinyl samples so that what we're comparing is the true EQ of what's in the LP groove. It's very difficult to set up a direct A/B comparison between SACD and CD. swinger Member Thread Starter. . Both are also 4K UHD Blu-Ray players. Still waiting form "Brothers in Arms" on SACD I have also ordered the MoFi vinyl releases of: "Love Over Gold", "Dire Straits" and "Brothers in Arms" I look forward to comparing SACD vs Vinyl *reelspin* My thought process is I should buy them while they are relatively new and prices have not reached $200+ each yet. Posted April 21, 2010. Actually, probably the biggest difference that I have seen with the SACD format.