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1: Hi-Rez Highway, Earlier AF SACD's not hybrid? (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2012-11-12, 06:03:41 (2.150.35.228)
Then we have different discs. Mine AF SACDs certainly printed with this text: "compatible with all CD players". .......
2: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: APO's latest dates (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2012-09-22, 02:17:21 (2.150.51.183)
Have you once, just once seen Analogue Production/Acoustic Sounds released an SACD on announced dates, without postpone? This is not serious business. You heard that story that the cause is limited pr .......
3: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Bill Evans - Sunday At The Village Vanguard SHM-SACD (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2012-07-12, 09:30:46 (2.150.32.21)
I have not Sunday at the Village Vanguard from AP. But based on others that I have both on AP SACD and SHM-SACD, the japanese has in every case sounded superior. Sunday at the Village Vanguard SHM-SAC .......
4: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SHM "Sticky Fingers" Missing the Zipper (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2012-05-10, 09:51:08 (2.150.16.146)
Tom B: The original un-EQ'd master tapes for "Exile" are lost/damaged. So the tapes that has been used for the last years CD/Lp releases are tapes that is slightly EQ'ed. But the SHM-SACD sounds good! .......
5: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: OK, I've tried tracking down info on the newer Japanese Sticky Fingers........... (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2012-05-10, 06:47:43 (2.150.16.146)
These Stones SHM-SACDs (non ABKCO) are pure transfers from the original master tapes. These are not "re-mastered" in any way, just straight transfers from the original tapes into an DSD converter. Bri .......
6: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Why don't the analogue production SACD's sound as good... (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2012-04-25, 06:57:10 (2.150.55.130)
Because of these reasons: - Uni japan use better tape sources without "fake" reverb added (Way out west, Pepper meets the rhythm section etc) - Uni japan make use of a more transparent mastering line .......
7: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SHMSACD (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2012-04-25, 04:22:47 (2.150.55.130)
I now have 45 SHM-SACDs. I love'em! These SHM-SACDs are the closest digital comes to HQ analogue master tape sound. When digital resolution is very high, the sound becomes very sharp and very smooth a .......
8: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: A scoop: inside the Sony SCD-XA5400ES player (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2012-03-22, 09:45:21 (2.150.54.150)
Disbeliver, how would you describe the DSD/SACD sound quality from the Yamaha CD-S1000? .......
9: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: A scoop: inside the Sony SCD-XA5400ES player (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2012-03-22, 08:50:37 (2.150.54.150)
I have a Yamaha CD-S1000 CD/SACD player. It has the same digital board as the Sony XA5400ES player. The transport mechanism is great on the Yamaha, and the player is well buildt with a nice retro look .......
10: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Did you treat your SACDs? (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2011-11-25, 06:15:54 (155.55.60.110)
SHM discs adresses these problems. Some says that SHM-SACDs (with smaller pits in the material) benefits more than SHM-CDs when we talks improved sound quality. I have between 30 and 40 SHM-SACDs. Wha .......
11: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section: Comparison (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2011-10-04, 06:47:02 (155.55.60.110)
+1 rembrandt SHM-SACD is superior to the american AP SACD. So for "Way Out West". .......
12: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Why didn't Sony support SACD?!?!? (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2011-07-25, 03:02:21 (88.88.218.174)
No wonder as long you don't hear any dfferences between CD and SACD sound, all other things equal. But I do! .......
13: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Just how good are the new Japanese SHM-SACDs? (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2011-06-08, 13:46:41 (77.18.50.79)
I have 25 SHM-SACDs at this time. Most of them are very, very good. They give me the feeling of hearing deep, deep into the analogue tapes. This is the ultimate feeling for me. .......
14: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SONY XA 5400 SACD VS SONY 777 SACD (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2011-05-28, 13:27:58 (2.150.149.202)
It should be VERY interesting to have these machines further upgraded with Bybee Music Rails. These are supposed to filter, or clean, noise from the DC power supply rails to the circuit in order to im .......
15: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I agree (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2011-03-24, 00:44:16 (155.55.60.110)
Just want to say that if you think the Analogue Productions SACD of Way Out West sounds good...then you should hear Universals SHM-SACD from Japan, it's the ultimate in sound quality! And it does not .......
16: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Thank you.....My thoughts and prayers are with Hanni... (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2011-02-28, 22:50:14 (155.55.60.110)
This is very sad for me to read. I loved reading Allen's postings here at audioasylum. I'm also very satisfied with Allen's work with my stereo components, sounding so wonderful. He surely will be mis .......
17: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Has anyone compared a SHM JSACDs to ... (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2011-02-20, 23:37:17 (155.55.60.110)
I have Getz/Gilberto, Ella & Louis, Rolling Stones "Beggars Banquet" and Marvin Gaye on SHM-SACD and standard SACD were the same DSD master has been used. For me, the SHM improvment is well worth the .......
18: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: It's very good, but . . . (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-12-15, 15:01:31 (77.18.65.66)
No compression. Here is from Universals new SHM-SACD website (translated): "The series, about the title that mastering new charity, especially the original analog masters sound faithfully, Straight to .......
19: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Yamaha CDS 1000 / 2000 VSE modification !!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-11-29, 05:18:31 (155.55.60.110)
I have now used my new Yamaha CD-S1000 for a couple of months. I really like this machine, great value for money! SACD sounded very good from brand new and now CD-sound really starts to open up. What .......
20: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I've noticed an odd trend in recent SACD acquisitions... (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-09-21, 01:33:48 (77.18.79.92)
My question is: The norwegian label 2L/ Lindberg Lyd has for years recorded in DXD (Digital eXtreme Definition) 24/352kHz. Why don't the rest of the companys follow that direction? I've been at Lindbe .......
21: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: New Esoteric "K-01" top-end SACD player (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-09-20, 14:03:20 (77.18.8.254)
Like Burmester maybe. They also have their house sound. .......
22: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Bought me a new Yamaha CD-S1000 (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-09-20, 11:30:25 (77.18.8.254)
Thanks. I find this solution much more reliable than the "one laser system" in my Xb-940. At least in my mind. .......
23: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Bought me a new Yamaha CD-S1000 (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-09-20, 01:57:15 (77.18.73.88)
Thank's, I enjoy it very much. I'm now playing Dire Straits "wild west end" from the japanese SHM-SACD, and the imaginary room/ space in sound goes from wall to wall, from floor to roof. Amazing. And .......
24: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Bought me a new Yamaha CD-S1000 (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-09-20, 00:18:57 (77.18.73.88)
What a great player this is. It has been powered up for only 50-60 hours, but it sounds really great, especially on SACD playback. Both bass extension and large scale dynamics are clearly better than .......
25: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: From our experience... (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-09-16, 02:53:44 (155.55.60.110)
Thanks Allen. I can hardly wait to ship it to you. But I will use the player as it is fore a month or so. Have not listened to it yet. Does the S-1000 have separate laser lens for CD and SACD, as the .......
26: Hi-Rez Highway, Bought me a new Yamaha CD-S1000 (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-09-16, 00:50:46 (155.55.60.110)
Today I have 10 years old Sony SCD-Xb940 with Vacuumstate Level 7 mod. Lately I've had some issues with the transpoprt mechanism, so I thought I deserved a new player :-) The Yamaha looks very nice, s .......
27: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: 50$ for a reissue?? (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-09-16, 00:30:58 (155.55.60.110)
You think it's expensive. Compared to what? The Tape Project are selling reels (tapes) of classic titles for $500 each. And people buy. A couple of jazz titles in the Tape Project catalog will be rele .......
28: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So the only difference is the material then? (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-08-13, 09:12:27 (77.18.78.213)
Some titles use existing DSD master used for previous SACD releases, others use a new 2010 analog-to-DSD transfer. SHM-SACD home pages. Here you can read what sources that has been used (translated) : .......
29: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Allman Brothers "At Fillmore East": Anyone compared the new SHM-SACD to the '04 USA edition? Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-08-13, 08:59:10 (77.18.78.213)
Yes. The SHM-SACD of Getz/Gilberto sounds better compared to the US version. Despite the facts that they are from the same digital DSD master, and therefore should be 100% bit-for-bit identical. The o .......
30: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Allman Brothers "At Fillmore East": Anyone compared the new SHM-SACD to the '04 USA edition? Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-08-13, 07:44:43 (77.18.64.6)
Some answers.. http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showpost.php?p=5650564&postcount=559 http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showpost.php?p=5635465&postcount=497 .......
31: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: As quick as I've seen and less than... (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-08-03, 01:33:14 (77.18.11.175)
Yes, I grabbed a Miles Davis single layer disc, maybe a a few seconds more on hybrid? have not tested. It sells for typical about 1.300 - 1.400 euros. (Nok 11.000) .......
32: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: And that tray is real metal... (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-08-03, 01:27:01 (77.18.11.175)
Elkjøp is owned by Dixon Stores Group Retail/ DSG Internationale. Nice that you have your brother living in Norway. Then you know my country well? If you visit Oslo/Norway, then tell me! :) Cheers, Es .......
33: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: As quick as I've seen and less than... (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-08-03, 01:17:57 (77.18.11.175)
Thanks Joe. 9 seconds is very good on SACD. But I think no player is as fast as the SCD-XB940, only 7 second after the drawer has closed :) Cheers! .......
34: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Allen, simple misunderstanding... (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-07-31, 03:53:47 (77.18.77.196)
Joe, I'm thinking of buying a Yamaha S1000 player. Question: what is the loading (Toc reading) time when loading SACDs in the S1000/S2000 ? .......
35: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Joe, I really don't understand. (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-07-31, 03:50:14 (77.18.77.196)
Here in Norway, the big electronic store Elkjøp has it. I saw both the S 1000 and S 2000 machines in the Elkjøp megastore only 800-900 meters where I live. It has a very nice look (retro 70's) and a v .......
36: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony presents a new SACD player, SCD-XE800 (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-07-19, 06:30:12 (62.177.189.120)
This new player is listen on Sony Norway homepages as "coming soon". Also elsewhere in europe. It also playes DSD disc (not the same as SACD disc). .......
37: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: The Sony is really, really good (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-07-12, 05:00:44 (155.55.60.110)
CDs never sounds more alive than SACDs, if mastred properly. The "aliveness" you hear in CD's, are distortion in sound. .......
38: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Thanks for the comments (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-07-09, 01:14:56 (155.55.60.110)
Got my two first SHM-SACDs. Aja is one of them. I'm very impressed with the sound of both. Very analogue in sound, silky smooth with no harshness and strident sound. I'd love to hear "Gaucho" in SHM-S .......
39: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SHM-SACDs-what do you want to see released? (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-06-18, 08:38:08 (77.18.73.241)
Supertramp, Cat Stevens, Carpenters original stereo mixes. Just for a start. .......
40: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Allen UberClock‏ (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-05-26, 05:56:17 (155.55.60.110)
Same here. I've had several bit-clocks in several players, from Trichord and LC Audio, also with external PSU, like Allen's. The clock from Vacuumstate is by far the best I have tried (heard). Music f .......
41: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Is this really??? If so, I have died and went to heaven early. (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-05-09, 00:52:02 (77.18.67.84)
http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=hirez&m=265479 .......
42: Digital Drive, RE: With the changes you describe... (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-04-26, 13:52:42 (77.18.10.178)
You don't have to belive in it. All you have to do is take a listen. If it sounds better, it sounds better. .......
43: Digital Drive, RE: SHM-CD first listen (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-04-26, 13:46:51 (77.18.10.178)
If SHM (Super High Material)makes CD sound better, it will as least be that good for SHM-SACD. I think SHM-SACDs mastered properly will be the holy grail for digital sound. And even Lp lovers will agr .......
44: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I thought... (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-04-21, 12:38:27 (77.18.7.251)
Let those who have ears, hear! Many people can't hear the difference between CD and SACD. It's not that it isn't a difference, but they can't hear it. Same for SHD and non-SACD. .......
45: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Fantastic, but what's this got to do with... (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-02-28, 15:49:13 (77.18.2.220)
No, he don't. .......
46: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Radka Toneff SACD (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-02-21, 05:20:42 (77.18.89.189)
You must read... "TBA pre-order your copy today! Orders with both pre-order and in stock items will have all in stock items shipped immediately!" .......
47: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Radka Toneff SACD (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2010-02-21, 04:51:20 (77.18.89.189)
The SACD is not released yet. That's because the stereo master tapes are missing. The tapes was shipped to Japan som years ago for an audiophile Lp edition, but now they're missing. They have access t .......
48: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Quit complaining... (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2009-11-22, 04:33:55 (77.18.18.236)
Mine 940QS is on its 4th laser, but I think it soon will be the 5th. I'm very happy with the latest upgrades with Terra Firma clock and so.. :) Bought me a used 940QS with newly replaced laser for 140 .......
49: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: VSE Uberclock review (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2009-08-07, 07:02:39 (155.55.60.110)
Read it. Very nice review by Karl Lozier. Karl says... "In my listening sessions, I found both CD and SACD were equally improved. As it turns out, that was Allen's goal. If forced to decide between t .......
50: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: It's Rubinson. Thanks. (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2009-07-30, 02:00:57 (155.55.60.110)
Well, mastering "guru" Steve Hoffman said something interesting regards mastering Nat KING Cole for SACD. He said that the Grimm A/DSD converter from Germany sounds exactly like the analogue master. A .......
51: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: digital upgrade (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2009-07-28, 03:32:23 (155.55.60.110)
I think you should considering a fully Vacuumstate Level 7 upgrade on your SCD 777ES player. I had mine SCD XB-940 in Switzerland for a Level 7 upgrade with Terra Firma Lite clock, this summer. The XB .......
52: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SACD discussion deleted !!! (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2009-05-15, 05:50:41 (155.55.60.110)
I LOVE the terrific sound of my SACD's, a sound that not can be achived from CD's, and I will not be silent about this, even here at hi-rez highway! .......
53: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: That mail was sent before i was complete on it. (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2009-05-14, 09:19:04 (77.18.4.100)
Thank you for the answers! I will go for the Lite clock and you will receive an e-mail from me. The ting that I love with my Vacuumstate mod Sony player, is that I can hear deep into the music, deep i .......
54: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: That's an awesome offer (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2009-05-13, 14:48:04 (77.18.75.25)
Yes it is! I wouldn't hesitate for a minute... :) I love my SCD-XB 940 with Vacuumatate Level 4/5 mod. Q to Allen Wright: My player has the LC Audio Xo3 clock with ext PSU. How much for a difference w .......
55: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Pass Labs XA30.5 or Luxman M-600 (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2009-04-28, 14:46:05 (77.18.71.190)
Best sound is most important. Both are new designed solid-state stereo power amplifiers, 30 watt "pure" class A. I should go for...? :-) .......
56: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: How many actually sound better than the CD? (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2008-01-05, 09:24:29 (88.91.191.185)
Com'on chris.. My vacuumstate mod.5 Sony CD/SACD player outperforms most of the CD players in CD mode. When I play the CD-layer layer of Mobile Fidelity Patricia Barber "Nightclub" on hybrid SACD, the .......
57: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Pink Floyd on SACD? (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2007-11-27, 14:57:10 (88.91.179.247)
Pink Floyd is hard business. Maybe they release a SACD now or then..maybe not..a collection of greatest hits..box-set?. The important thing for Pink Floyd is a business strategy that will continue the .......
58: Hi-Rez Highway, I have The Wall on MoFi in my own CD-shelf.. (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2007-11-08, 22:55:04 (88.91.183.236)
But my brothers original Lp simply smokes the MoFi CD version.The Lp is so much more opensounding and have considerable more resolution. I'm among those who never think of Dark Side as a great soundin .......
59: Hi-Rez Highway, Yes, Doug Sax did a good mastering, but.. (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2007-11-08, 12:26:49 (88.91.183.236)
..there is so much information in those mastertapes, information that the A/D's from the early 90's do not match resolution wise. DSD converters have that much more resolution. Besides, I here somethi .......
60: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: STATE OF FORMAT EVOLUTION (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2007-11-02, 10:01:43 (88.91.191.123)
1. Blu-Ray disc as a music-only carrier with hi-rez sound will simply not happen. There is no demand for such a disc. 2. JVC XRCD K2-HD is just a ordinary 16 bit 44.1 kHz cd that is produced to meet t .......
61: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: To set the record straight (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2007-10-20, 12:04:28 (88.91.179.177)
Yes, I have heard the Hong Kong SACD once, and it doesn't sound good compared to my Classic Records 2-CD set, so now I better understand why. As I said..the Hong Kong SACD obvious come to market only .......
62: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Why no 'Belafonte at Carnegie Hall' on SACD ? (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2007-10-19, 02:31:10 (88.91.179.177)
Yes it IS available on SACD, but what's the point ? The SACD is done from a poor 16/44.1 digital PCM master. My Classic Record "Belafonte at Carnegie Hall" CD form 1995 sounds better than this Hong Ko .......
63: Hi-Rez Highway, ..and that horrible Hong Kong SACD (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2007-10-18, 15:02:22 (88.91.179.177)
..indicates that it is not because of a license issue that prevents SONY BMG/RCA re-releasing this wonderful record. .......
64: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Why no 'Belafonte at Carnegie Hall' on SACD ? (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2007-10-18, 14:50:45 (88.91.179.177)
Yes, that title. But a high-class transfer mastred in high-rez DSD, not a bad sounding PCM 16/44 converted to DSD (just for easy money), like this HongKong SACD. .......
65: Hi-Rez Highway, Why no 'Belafonte at Carnegie Hall' on SACD ? (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2007-10-18, 13:07:07 (88.91.179.177)
..or Belafonte Returns To Carnegie Hall in a high resolution DSD transfer ? Is it simply because it's a popular title that would sell lots of copies??? For me it's obvious that if a title has a potent .......
66: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: It should. (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2007-10-07, 07:21:14 (88.91.179.177)
Maybe you do have a link with a picture that shows the new filter module? :) .......
67: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Breath of Life? (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2007-10-07, 04:53:36 (88.91.179.177)
Is the Level 6 mod also suitable for my SCD-Xb 940 ? .......
68: Inmate Systems, Espen R's Espen's System (0.00)
Posted by Espen R on 2007-10-07, 04:04:38 (88.91.179.177)
Espen R
's Espen's System System
IP Address: 88.91.179.177
Last Update: October 07, 2007 at 04:04:38
Amplifier: Sugden Masterclass AA power amp.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): E. .......
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