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The most exquisite Kind of Blue release in the physical digital domain: the Ultra HD CD mastered in 32-bit by Michael Bishop for Sony Hong Kong (limited edition of 1000).

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I really like that one, though I'm not sure it tops the Mobile Fidelity SACD on my system. Love them both.

Right now

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Slightly slick sound, and music. Nice though for a sunny spring day.

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— Bobby Hutcherson - vibraphone, marimba; Harold Land - saxophone; Stanley Cowell - piano; Reggie Johnson - bass; Joe Chambers - drums; two compositions by Chambers and one each by Hutcherson, Land and Cowell; 11/11/1968; on two-fer with Medina

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  On 3/24/2017 at 4:52 PM, jazzbo said:

I really like that one, though I'm not sure it tops the Mobile Fidelity SACD on my system. Love them both.

 
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If I had been able to preview both discs at home, I think I would have bought just the Ultra HD CD. But then I would have been tempted to get the MFSL for completeness' sake, of course.

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  On 3/24/2017 at 5:00 PM, erwbol said:

If I had been able to preview both discs at home, I think I would have bought just the Ultra HD CD. But then I would have been tempted to get the MFSL for completeness' sake, of course.

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If I were comparing just the Redbook layers I'm not sure what I'd choose, they're both really good. But the SACD layer seals the deal for the MOFI for me, it's a must have. I'm glad to have both. . . and several other versions. Anyway, these sort of things are very subjective.

The system is really liking the Dutch Jazz Orchestra disc today. "Basin Street" was really good. I'm able to crank and no glare.

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  On 3/24/2017 at 4:52 PM, alankin said:

Bobby HutchersonSpiral (Blue Note Connoisseur)
— Bobby Hutcherson - vibraphone, marimba; Harold Land - saxophone; Stanley Cowell - piano; Reggie Johnson - bass; Joe Chambers - drums; two compositions by Chambers and one each by Hutcherson, Land and Cowell; 11/11/1968; on two-fer with Medina

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Fantastic music ....

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  On 3/24/2017 at 5:14 PM, jazzbo said:

If I were comparing just the Redbook layers I'm not sure what I'd choose, they're both really good. But the SACD layer seals the deal for the MOFI for me, it's a must have. I'm glad to have both. . . and several other versions. Anyway, these sort of things are very subjective.

The system is really liking the Dutch Jazz Orchestra disc today. "Basin Street" was really good. I'm able to crank and no glare.

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I still have not bought a SACD player. I thought I'd build a substantial library of audiophile hybrid SACDs first, but I think now I have enough of my favourite jazz albums on SACD to eventually invest in a good SACD player. And then there are the classical hybrid SACDs, of course.

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  On 3/24/2017 at 6:58 PM, erwbol said:

I am glad this album introduced me to Paco DeLucia, but I really only care for albums the Spaniard made under his own name, like Fuente Y Caudal, Almoraima, Castro Marin (some McLaughlin on here), and Siroco.

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I`m partial to hispanic music and would agree - still this platter (as new release) was part of my student days and especially track 1 aka "Mediterranean Sundance / Rio Ancho" raises sweet memories ....

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  On 3/24/2017 at 6:44 PM, erwbol said:

I still have not bought a SACD player. I thought I'd build a substantial library of audiophile hybrid SACDs first, but I think now I have enough of my favourite jazz albums on SACD to eventually invest in a good SACD player. And then there are the classical hybrid SACDs, of course.

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It would likely be a worthwhile investment imo. Well mastered SACDs can outshine the best Redbook. My SACD (and Redbook) listening took a leap forward when I bought my latest PS Audio transport as it handles SACD discs now . . . but I have several others as well and I would say as you have a nice library already it's worth a try. If there is a place you can try for a few days it would be a nice experiment.

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Dusko Gojkovic and Kenny Clarke - International Jazz Octet (PGP RTB, 1961).  Dusko Goykovich - trumpet, flugelhorn; Karl Drewo - tenor sax; Derek Humble - alto sax; Bubi Aderhold - bari sax; Heinz Kretschmar - b clarinet; Francy Boland - piano; Jean Warland - bass; Kenny Clarke - drums.

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  On 3/24/2017 at 7:15 PM, jazzbo said:

It would likely be a worthwhile investment imo. Well mastered SACDs can outshine the best Redbook. My SACD (and Redbook) listening took a leap forward when I bought my latest PS Audio transport as it handles SACD discs now . . . but I have several others as well and I would say as you have a nice library already it's worth a try. If there is a place you can try for a few days it would be a nice experiment.

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Yes, that would be ideal, if I could try one at home for a few days. Come to think of it, my old region free DVD player had SACD capability, but I gave it to my parents years ago. That  unit was quite poor quality anyway, but my parents like it because it's the same colour as their television. ;)

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