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Recommendations discs for SACD/DVD-A trial

Well folks, I'm going to give hi-rez a chance (2 channel, wouldn't want to rush into things). Can anyone recommend a typical and a superb disc that I can buy in both redbook and hi-rez to use to try this out? After reading the latest S'phile article about the Norah Jones SACD being mastered from the redbook digital files and not the analog master tapes, I would like to give this a fair trial. So I am looking for something that is representative of what hi-rez 2 channel can bring to the table, and something that is the best there is. I would like to buy redbook and hi-rez
versions of each of the two discs, so I can put one in a modded Denon 2900 and one in my EMC-1UP SE. I'm not a big classical, rap, metal, or hip-hop but otherwise, I'm open to many musical genre's. I'll be sure to post the results when they are available and would be happy to host some NY/New Englanders at my place in CT for the trial. More details later.
swampwalker
tvad
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Thanks Eldartford for your suggestions. I have a separate mid-fi HT set-up in another room. The reference two channel will remain as such.

Perhaps my question should be revised. Are the benefits of DVD-A appreciable in two channel, or is DVD-A only worthwhile in a multi-channel system?

Disc recommendations are still welcome...
eldartford
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Tvad...Strictly in terms of audio quality, DVDA and SACD are comparable, and both are superior to CD (IMHO). If SACD is "worthwhile" for stereo, so is DVDA. Buy whichever discs have the music you like.

However, for DVDA, and to a lesser extent SACD, not using the multichannel capability is like spending a lot of money on an expensive SUV, and then only driving it on smooth roads in 2-wheel drive :-)
tvad
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Eldartford wrote:
DVDA, and to a lesser extent SACD, not using the multichannel capability is like spending a lot of money on an expensive SUV, and then only driving it on smooth roads in 2-wheel drive

Eldartford, this is a valid point, well taken by me. It also is the reason I buy only hybrid SACD/CD discs that are priced comparably to redbook-only CD's. I'm not likely to ever buy a Land Rover to drive to the local grocery store.

I much prefer my Corvette for that. :)
eldartford
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Tvad...Do you race your Corvette at Lime Rock? :_)
tvad
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Only if there's a sale on, Eldartford.
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