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Any benefits playing SACD's on Standard CD Player?

With my recent purchase and assessment of a Krell KAV-400xi Integrated Amplifier, I am finding that the addition of this new component can yield some drastic differences in the presentation of my selected music.

On more recently recorded CD's, the sound is full and detailed with an amazing soundstage. I am blown away by what I am hearing.

But...

On some of my Classic Rock CD's, which were recorded some 30 years ago, I am finding the Krell's presentation to be lean...lacking emphasis on the lower frequencies (and bass). IE...Aerosmith, Grateful Dead.

With my Marantz CD-17 (standard player), would I notice any benefit in purchasing some of these older recorded CD's on SACD Format?
oak3x
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czbbcl
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I have noticed along with my wife and daughter that the redbook layer on the hybrid disc sounds better more full in their words than the redbook only disc. This at least has been the case on the discs where I have both discs. I can not say that it would be true in all circumstances.

Chuck
metralla
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More full? If it has been remastered it's probably louder than the original release, and this could give a better impression in a comparison if the levels are not matched.

I would not buy a SACD for the Redbook layer.

Regards,
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czbbcl
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Nope, not just louder but more dynamic better resolution more micro detail. Besides it is only an observation and what difference does it make if it is a hybrid disc and contains a redbook layer it will play on any player.

Chuck
metralla
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Chuck,

You misunderstood me when I said: "I would not buy a SACD for the Redbook layer".

I have over 900 SACDs, and I did not buy them for the Redbook layer. In fact, I can't recall every listening to the Redbook layer on any SACD I own.

Can you tell me which SACD you are referring to?

Regards,
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Metralla

Sorry for the misunderstanding yeah I probably wouldn't either. I believe one is a Rachel Podger disc and the other escapes me. It was a simple observation that all of us seemed to hear.

Chuck
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