Best version of Al Green-Greatist Hits?

[tomd]

I was all set to buy the new DVD-Audio version of Al Green's Greatist Hits that just came out this week when I read a terrible review from someone who just bought it.They said among other things ,it is mastered at 24/48 not 24/96! which is usually the minimum for DVD-A.So I was wondering if the best version to get is the DCC version.I'd like to know more info from either Steve or anybody else that has it.The standard reissue says it was remastered in '95-was the DCC version remastered at the same time or earlier?Is the DCC version still available?-I don't see it in stores or even internet giants like Tower.com

[Dave]

The DCC version sounds excellent! Would you expect any less?;)

[JohnT]

Don't be so quick to diss the DVD-A. Read the review again (post a link too). Which mix was the reviewer listening to? It might have several different mixes on the disc.

I hope to eyeball, maybe pick up at BB today. I am six channel, w/bass management capable so if I listen to it, I'll post my thoughts.

[Jesper Nielsen]

JohnT -> Bring it on! :) I'll be happy to hear your review...

[tomd]

here's the link to the bad review.To those who own the DVD-A let me know if this guys info is true or not:
http://www.digitalaudioguide.com/dareview/wwwboard/main/817.html

[pigmode]

Another vote for Steve's remaster--no controversy here, it's a sure thing.

[Grant]

I think the reviewer killed his argument when he mentioned that he never owned an Al Green album before.

I guess he's so used to digitally recorded sound.

[YaQuin]

I don't mean to be a DITTO HEAD, but the DCC version of Al Green's Greatest Hits is a true delight. The dynamic range is excellent, the drums are tight and the overall sound is quite smooth. Notice how nice the organs sound and the saturating quality of Al Green's voice.

[Grant]

Just think, the B. Inglot remastered CD on the Right Stuff label could have sounded like the DCC disc if the treble hadn't been boosted.

[Matt]

If you have a good parametric EQ, you can at least fix the wonky EQ. Anything else like bad tapes, bad processing, etc., and it's a lost cause.

[lennonfan]

The DVD-A has 15 tracks, the original album was 10. The original album has his cover of the Bee Gee's How Do You Mend...? which is nowhere to be found on the DVD-A unfortunately. The sound is outstanding on both the stereo and multi-channel, but the multi-channel has more depth and life in the sound and doesn't suffer from so much being put into one channel.
It basically holds to the quad mix of the 70's for the 9-odd tracks that were on the original lp. Super clean and crisp for the era...you know what I mean if you have his original lps;)