We all know that there are high-rez downloads either of questionable provenance or that just don’t sound any better than their 16/44 counterparts. The same must be true of SACDs. Now that I’m awaiting my DirectStream Memory Player, I’d like to find some SACDs of the music I love that actually soun…

I haven’t received mine yet, so I can’t say definitively, but I’ve been pleased with all the other LSO recordings I’ve purchased on their “LSO Live” label. I also listened to a couple of minutes of the Qobuz hi-res streams of the set’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd symphonies, and liked what I heard there.

Personally, I think this one is a standout. Some prefer one of the Japanese SACDs, but for my system this one is the best KOB.

Thank-you, good to know. Still on the fence regarding the PST. Looking at what worthy SACDs are out there for a potential audition. Seems like mostly pop, classical and jazz warhorses. However, this particular KOB is a no brainer.

Thanks for the quick response. I do like Mahler when it suits my mood, but the performance has to be spot on. Considering the price not much of a risk. Comes down to if I pull the trigger on a PST.

Well, I have closing in on 300 hours on a PST right now and can say it bests the DMP. It’s been a difficult audition time for me because my listening is headphone only for this time period, though I did have a week or so of listening to the DMP beforehand on the same phones and the PST went through …

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Ah Um is also a no brainer. The Bridge is OOP and available for north of $125, thus not an option in my case.

The primary reason for a PST is my current CD transport is rather long in tooth. Should it bite the dust I’ll have regrets. Unfamiliar with the PWT/DMP. Not looking for a reason to buy a PST, looking for SACD options that I would enjoy. Last time I looked, about ten years ago there were only a h…

Suds, as I no longer have my Reel to Reel, no regrets, the 7-1/2" KOB isn’t an option. Looks as though the most recent KOB SACD on MoFi is a safe bet.

I liked that thread just for the education about the recording equipment (3 channel), the original releases being off-pitch because of an improper speed tape recording, and the different LP and SACD recordings.

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