Lucked onto some 24 bit 88.2 PS3 SACD rip files and have been having a play with them to see how the
SACD layer sounds when converted back to 16-44 and burt in QR Audio mode. My experience with the
Hybrid SACD disc's redbook layer has not been very exciting, in fact it seems they purposely hobble the
16-44 layer on these discs to ensure the discerning SACD buyer is happy with the SACD content.
I have done several discs and the results seem to be from good to exceptionally good depending on the
quality of the remastering done for the SACD release. Listened to these tonight
The Allman Brothers Band - Eat A Peach....Only OK. Some of the music is not my cup of tea, Mountain Jam
at 18 minutes is tedious at best....Yawn
Gene Harris, Scott Hamilton Quintet - At Last. Concord Jazz. This is a bloody amazing recording!!
Genesis - A Trick Of The Tail.... Not A Phil Collins fan but they did a superb job of the remaster. Will listen more
Aretha Franklin - Aretha's Gold, from 1969. F**k Me. All her best stuff with dynamics that make you jump outa your seat. Love it.
Will report as I get more done.