I just received Steely Dan "Katy Lied" AP Sacd I am really impressed with this its a keeper. Can't buy a thrill AP Sacd sent it back I like the Citizen Dan box set version better.
I was really struck with Love in Song and You gave me the answer with how full sounding it is for the Dolby Atmos. Maginium and Tatinium man sounds very 3D sounding on Half Speed master vinyl I bought I couldn't resist to hear. Letting go sounds real good on this vinyl. I see on a Japan site they have a bootleg of the alternate Dolby Atmos mix out there.
Hi Rick. I'm listening to it right now and enjoying it. It has a DR 14! So it's very dynamic, in the best possible way. I compared it to the silver CD which sounds very different. The EQ seems distributed more evenly (I'm not sure of the technical term for it) on the CD, but the SACD has more presence. I like them both for different reasons, so I haven't picked a favorite yet. I need to give it a few more listens
I know your not into vinyl but did Giles Martin do the upcoming "Venus and Mars" 50th Anniversary vinyl reissue like he did the upcoming Dolby Atmos streaming? Just Curious.
No, Giles Martin and Steve Orchard only did the Atmos mixing/mastering. I don't know who mastered the vinyl, but if I'll keep an eye out and post something if I find out.
I figured McCartney stuff has been always no physical for High Def. They even did that with Revolver box set 2023 will no doubt with Rubber Soul boxset this Fall too.
I have Apple Music, so I can listen to the Atmos mixes, but it never sounds as good as physical media. The sound from streaming, at least on my system, has a weird volume balance and also sounds overly compressed.
I saw the news today oh boy. March 21st the 50th anniversary "Venus and Mars" Atmos mix to be released. Remix done by Giles Martin and Steve Orchard. Could be good or bad?
Unfortunately, official word is that it will be streaming-only, no physical release. I'm not a fan of Giles' work, but I'll try to keep an open mind :)
Ive been listening to the cd of it and its pleasant the only thing that there seems to be improvement is "Dirty Work" instruments clarity and separation and lead vocals sounds clearer.
Good reviews on UHQR vinyl Steely Dan Katy Lied is promising I hope for future release if possible of the SACD of it. The download of it came out yesterday the reviews haven't come out to get an idea what its like just curious but not buying. The reason I don't like Steely Dan "Can't buy a thrill" AP Sacd is not bright sounding like the Citizen Dan box set which sounds to me be better how I like it to sound. Holland I starts out good but when it gets to the song "The Trader" the sound dips to a bass muddy sound degration from then on. You think why did they go issue this on SACD and approve of this for release?
When I listen to the High definition of "Listen to what the man said". I hear a bunch more horn parts then the cd or 45 that comes out that I haven't heard before.
A number of McCartney albums have just been remastered and released only in Japan. Low dr numbers and too much treble. Can’t get them at Amazon. Only from sellers in Japan.
I don't know if your into books but Paul McCartney legacy 2 1974-1980 is coming out this week or next and its even bigger than the last one this one has 706 pages!!!
It's whole new ballgame to me. Trying to wrap my head around it. Amazon has this music unlimited it's some music service it use to be part of Amazon Prime in there subscription now you have to pay for it separately. 1 month free trial and after that it's something like $9.99 for 3 months. I don't know if its a 2 dimensional sound or 3 dimensional sound.
I hope they're using the same master that was on the original hi-res download for Venus and Mars. Although that was still overly compressed (because that's the way the album was mixed), the error on Rock Show is gone. The only time the master tape was used as far as I know.
I just received Steely Dan "Katy Lied" AP Sacd I am really impressed with this its a keeper. Can't buy a thrill AP Sacd sent it back I like the Citizen Dan box set version better.
I was really struck with Love in Song and You gave me the answer with how full sounding it is for the Dolby Atmos. Maginium and Tatinium man sounds very 3D sounding on Half Speed master vinyl I bought I couldn't resist to hear. Letting go sounds real good on this vinyl. I see on a Japan site they have a bootleg of the alternate Dolby Atmos mix out there.
I just got the Steely Dan "Aja" MQA cd from Japan. I think this is my go to from now on. Impressed!!!
Did you purchase Steely Dan "Katy Lied" AP sacd that just came out recently and what did you think of the sound?
Hi Rick. I'm listening to it right now and enjoying it. It has a DR 14! So it's very dynamic, in the best possible way. I compared it to the silver CD which sounds very different. The EQ seems distributed more evenly (I'm not sure of the technical term for it) on the CD, but the SACD has more presence. I like them both for different reasons, so I haven't picked a favorite yet. I need to give it a few more listens
Steely Dan "Royal Scam" AP coming out Friday June 6th if things going like they do it will come out in July on SACD.
I know your not into vinyl but did Giles Martin do the upcoming "Venus and Mars" 50th Anniversary vinyl reissue like he did the upcoming Dolby Atmos streaming? Just Curious.
No, Giles Martin and Steve Orchard only did the Atmos mixing/mastering. I don't know who mastered the vinyl, but if I'll keep an eye out and post something if I find out.
I figured McCartney stuff has been always no physical for High Def. They even did that with Revolver box set 2023 will no doubt with Rubber Soul boxset this Fall too.
I have Apple Music, so I can listen to the Atmos mixes, but it never sounds as good as physical media. The sound from streaming, at least on my system, has a weird volume balance and also sounds overly compressed.
I saw the news today oh boy. March 21st the 50th anniversary "Venus and Mars" Atmos mix to be released. Remix done by Giles Martin and Steve Orchard. Could be good or bad?
Unfortunately, official word is that it will be streaming-only, no physical release. I'm not a fan of Giles' work, but I'll try to keep an open mind :)
Ive been listening to the cd of it and its pleasant the only thing that there seems to be improvement is "Dirty Work" instruments clarity and separation and lead vocals sounds clearer.
Thanks for the update. I think I'll skip this one.
Not worth the money same with Beach Boys "Holland" AP sacd
Too bad about "Holland." I really like the songs, but I'll stick to the silver CD now. Thanks!
Good reviews on UHQR vinyl Steely Dan Katy Lied is promising I hope for future release if possible of the SACD of it. The download of it came out yesterday the reviews haven't come out to get an idea what its like just curious but not buying. The reason I don't like Steely Dan "Can't buy a thrill" AP Sacd is not bright sounding like the Citizen Dan box set which sounds to me be better how I like it to sound. Holland I starts out good but when it gets to the song "The Trader" the sound dips to a bass muddy sound degration from then on. You think why did they go issue this on SACD and approve of this for release?
When I listen to the High definition of "Listen to what the man said". I hear a bunch more horn parts then the cd or 45 that comes out that I haven't heard before.
It’s a good mastering. The Archive release of Venus and mars was the only time the master tape was used, so that’s probably why it sounds better.
Good to know. I have been listening to your recommendations this last couple days and enjoying them again for the upgrade in McCartney what a prize!!!
I'm so glad the articles have been useful.
I finally got the Steely dan "Gaucho" SACD AP. What a Great transfer!!!
A number of McCartney albums have just been remastered and released only in Japan. Low dr numbers and too much treble. Can’t get them at Amazon. Only from sellers in Japan.
So glad I could be of help!
I received the book yesterday and jumped into 1974 Paul went to visit John to get a little more information what took place.
I got the audiobook but haven't had time yet to listen. Looking forward to it!
I don't know if your into books but Paul McCartney legacy 2 1974-1980 is coming out this week or next and its even bigger than the last one this one has 706 pages!!!
Hi Rick. Yes, I've been looking forward to this new volume; I loved the first volume. Allen Kozinn really has done his homework.
Any luck finding the Billy Joel "Cold Spring Harbor" download?
Hi Rick. Still looking. I have 24 hard drives and can’t remember where I put it. Will keep looking though
It's whole new ballgame to me. Trying to wrap my head around it. Amazon has this music unlimited it's some music service it use to be part of Amazon Prime in there subscription now you have to pay for it separately. 1 month free trial and after that it's something like $9.99 for 3 months. I don't know if its a 2 dimensional sound or 3 dimensional sound.
That’s pretty cool that Amazon is doing that. It sounds like it might be worth it, at least getting the free trial.
Like I am thinking of Wings "Venus and Mars" that whole album is out there on the 2014 version Ultra HD. To make best sound of it as far as I can go.
I hope they're using the same master that was on the original hi-res download for Venus and Mars. Although that was still overly compressed (because that's the way the album was mixed), the error on Rock Show is gone. The only time the master tape was used as far as I know.
It is far as I know I have not got to listen to yet
I mean Ultra HD amazon music sound quality what do you know about it? Is it compressed?
Don't know anything about it. I do'nt have it or I would check.