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SACD VS Vinyl for Jazz and Classical

Well, I've been thinking of getting into vinyl for a while now but still haven't done it. I'm generally rather selective about my SACD purchases and only have about 25-30SACD recordings now although I plan to order a lot more as more and more reissues come out. I listen to mostly jazz and getting into classical a lot more. So before I buy any more SACD reissues of classic jazz and classical recordings, which seems to be available as new vinyl albeit at a much higher price, I was wondering if I should get into vinyl and purchase the vinyl versions instead if it's going to sound better and more like real music.

I know this topic has been discussed to death. But in my situation, where I have no LP collection but also not a substantial digital collection either, and the majority of my purchases will be reissues, will there be enough new vinyl available? Again, because of high costs I do tend to be selective. On another note, do LP version popular music such as Alicia Keys and Diana Krall sound better than its CD and SACD versions?
howie
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
I bought a turntable a few months ago pretty much for classical music. I know nothing much about classical music so am not about to find out the hard way ($15 a pop) which albums I like and which I do not. A 60 second sound-bite at Amazon.com does not help as it does with other types of music.

Vinyl in huge supply is very easy to find in my area at $1-$2 a pop in great condition and almost no one interested.

New vinyl...they can eat it at anything over $15 as far as I care...one of the reasons I own so few SACD's!

As far as my turntable goes...picked-up a great used Linn Axis for $400 that sounds great.

Dave
the_smokester
174 posts
 
Unfortunately, I think if you are interested in accoustic music--especially complex classical symphonic works--then you will need to go to vinyl to get the best sound. I have auditioned some of the best digital players (and own a couple) but they still sound congested, lacking in detail and tonality. If I can get it on vinyl that is what I prefer although I have a lot of duplicates for when I go portable.
ramy
141 posts
 
My 2 cents.vinyl addiction is more like religion.There is no way to convince them of the quality of sound you can get from top notch digital system. More to the point ,as I mentioned in previous threads a great red book player can outdo most sacd players.ie my Reimyo 777 sounds better than my sony xa9000es on hybrid sacd. Some classical sacd are by far inferior to some of the excellent redbook.For jazz try the jvc XRCD they are very good.My recommendation spend your money on the top digital front end and stay away from vinyl.
ramy
c5150
115 posts
 
you guys make me laugh....it shouldn't be called audiogon ...Egos Anonymous...is more to the point
jeff_jones
418 posts
 
One thing to consider, there are rumors that SACD is on its way out.
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