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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'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. I listen to mostly jazz and getting into classical a lot more. So before I buy any more SACD reissues of classic jazz and classical recordings, which seems to be available as new vinyl albeit at a much higher price, I was wondering if I should get into vinyl and purchase the vinyl versions instead if it's going to sound better and more like real music.

I know this topic has been discussed to death. But in my situation, where I have no LP collection but also not a substantial digital collection either, and the majority of my purchases will be reissues, will there be enough new vinyl available? Again, because of high costs I do tend to be selective. On another note, do LP version popular music such as Alicia Keys and Diana Krall sound better than its CD and SACD versions?
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ramy
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My 2 cents.vinyl addiction is more like religion.There is no way to convince them of the quality of sound you can get from top notch digital system. More to the point ,as I mentioned in previous threads a great red book player can outdo most sacd players.ie my Reimyo 777 sounds better than my sony xa9000es on hybrid sacd. Some classical sacd are by far inferior to some of the excellent redbook.For jazz try the jvc XRCD they are very good.My recommendation spend your money on the top digital front end and stay away from vinyl.
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c5150
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you guys make me laugh....it shouldn't be called audiogon ...Egos Anonymous...is more to the point
jeff_jones
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One thing to consider, there are rumors that SACD is on its way out.
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czbbcl
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Vinyl has to many maintainence issues / hassles associated with it and the quality of sound from CD's and SACD's is so good IMO that I just do not want to go there. However, I do think that the high end vinyl rigs look fantastic. My friend has a Micheal Gyrodeck (not sure of spelling) and I love the way it looks.

The good high quality vinyl does sound good I am talking about the 180-250 gram virgin vinyl at about 35-50 bucks a pop minimum. I have about 150 pieces of vinyl in the basement and I don.t think any amount of cleaning will make them as quiet as my CD's.
steelhead
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Buy both. You will enjoy the contrast and comparison. You can remain judicious in selecting your choices. At current SACD and vinyl reissue prices I sure do.

As for sound I am betting you will become a believer in the merits of vinyl. I have SACD that beats my vinyl and vice versa. One of the fun things about this hobby is screwing around like that. I also enjoy the non audiophile crowd that come over and I am betting you will love the slack jawed reaction of "I cannot believe that is a record playing" (that pride of ownership thing).

You having no vinyl collection is kind of a plus. You will have "virgin" vinyl and can go with your taste. Buy some LAST treatment, take care of it, and it will sound great 25-30 years later. I can make that statement from experience. Fiddle with records, cartridges, alingments, tonearm cables, record cleaning machines, it is fun and rewarding. As time progresses you can get deeper or bail out.

Never sold my turntable or vinyl when digital hit and I stayed in the trenches. I upgraded my vinyl a few years back by trading a Sony SACD for a SOTA sapphire. One of my personal best moves in audio.

Have Fun.
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