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Best multichannel SACDs?

I know there are a lot of excellent two channel SACDs out there of two channel recordings. I've tried some.
However, what about multi-channel SACDs?
I'm looking for some opinions on what you think are good surround recordings on SACD that DO NOT have goofy mixes with instruments and voices in the rear channels. I don't want to be in the middle of the band/orchestra; I want to be in the Hall/room/club with the appropriate ambient sound, as a member of the audience. (remember, that's SACD, not those horrible "compressed" DTS & DD recordings)
I was looking for a previous thread on this subject by doing a search, but there's way too many and I was going cross-eyed. If you know such a thread, point me at it please, or just leave your thoughts here.......Thanks.
golden_ears
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dweller
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Which Orff? Thanks
imin2u
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There is only one (popular) Orff. The Carmana Burina. Get the SACD version with the dark cover. (Full orchestra and choir).
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kr4
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And which Carmina Burana is that? (I am colorblind.) ;-)
treyhoss
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Bach: The Four Great Toccatas and Fugues performed by E. Power Biggs sounds fantastic. I personally love Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon as well. I have a few other multi-channel discs where "some" of the songs sound better in surround but I prefer the 2-channel overall. I'm not a huge fan of placing instruments behind me and feel thet the surround should be left for "effects" or ambiance. The Police (greatest hits) is tolerable in surround as well but other's like The Who's Tommy, Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and several others are best in 2-channel IMO.
golden_ears OP
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Do SACDs really suck that bad?!
Ahem, sorry, I had to put something a little bit inflammatory here to get some action!!
I'd like to thank the few who have replied so far, but I thought there would be more input than this so far, considering all of the SACD vs. redbook threads that get posted around here!
If I don't hear any more, I think I'll start a new thread, perhaps in the digital category, with the heading "ALL SACDs SUCK!!!!" That would stir something-up!!! ;-)
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