WHO'S NEXT Japanese SHM-SACD

How is it a problem? It would certainly be nice to have a Redbook component to easily rip. As it stands you have to record the whole thing.

 

1. I just think my single layer SACDs perform better than dual layers. IMO, the less that can interfere with the playback the better.

2. I don't need to rip anything. I play the SACD, because all of my players do SACD. Ripping typically = Thievery

 

One of my players was flaking out a bit on some discs (subsequently fixed), but other than that I haven't had any issues.

Not. CD-R for the car. iTunes. Etc.

 

I've seen the disc on eBay but the pics show me three different designs, and one is advertised as a 2 disc set?!? I'd like to get a copy of this title but I'm worried about fakes. Could someone post a pic of the "real" packaging for me to go by? Thanks...

 

I would recommend buying it at CDJapan and take away the worry.

 

Budget considerations.

 

Amen, why I hunted until I found one already in America, and opened. One sold right here yesterday in the classifieds. Hang in there.

 

Hmmm.....they are offering cheaper than $50.26 on ebay? If so, go for it. My search came up with $60 on ebay.

 

$36...but is it real?

http://cgi.ebay.com/WHO-WHOS-NEXT-J...230549122499?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item35adcc6dc3

 

That's a CD, not the dreamy SACD.

 

Isn't this it?

http://www.amazon.com/Whos-Next-Who/dp/B003EW4KB6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1291141244&sr=8-1

 

Yes, best sounding version of Who's Next (IMO)!

 

I've decided we need more audio formats. The public isn't confused enough. Thanks for the clarification

 

Just got it.

It's truly better than any previous digital version. amazing..

 

Holy God...this blew the roof off the dump !!!!

 

I don't mean to open up the whole record vs CD thing but how does this one compare to the best vinyl pressings?

 

The drums on this SACD are amazing. It like a revelation. Better than any other version I have heard, including vinyl, and I have heard most of 'em.

 

Wow, high praise, Randy!!

 

FYI, buy any four SHM-SACD's, get one free:

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/rcms/music/shmsacd_offer.html

 

I haven't sat down and compared. Usually the best way to enjoy digital is to not play vinyl...
But seriously, this SACD's so good I'm not in a hurry to find out!

 

So are any other of the SHM SACD releases on par with the Who's Next release or is Who's Next the cream of the crop so to speak?

 

That would be Cream Wheels of Fire.

 

Aja, Gaucho, Dire Straits all getting good reviews here . . .

 

Agree with lukpac. BTW, does any software exist to rip SACD to iTunes?

 

nope.