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Saint-Saens: Symphony No. 3 "Organ" surround?

I have become interested in the multichannel format and since there is a lot more audio only options on SACD than blu-ray I plan to purchase a player next month.

The holy grail piece of music for me is the thread topic and after hearing a difference organ recording on an audio only blu-ray recording I would love to find an SACD recording with more than just three channels like the one that I currently have. There appears to be a blu-ray recording, but it isn't in stock anywhere that I have seen and is listed for $120 US on Amazon if it were in stock. I will be tempted, even at this price, if it is ever in stock, but I would love a different option.

Any suggestions?
mceljo
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kr4
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It is in 5.0 so you will need bass management in order to wake up your subwoofer.

Kal
mceljo OP
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My other version is the Sony Essential Classics that includes Carnival of the Animals. I grew up listening to this one but prefer the Munching version on Living Stereo SACD.
mceljo OP
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I just purchased the version recommended by Kr4.

JefferyBehr - How many channels is the recording you recommended? I can't seem to find anything in my searches.

I really would like one that has a .1 channel.
mceljo OP
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The SACD player arrived so now I'm just waiting for the SACD itself to see how it sounds.
rcprince
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I can't open Kal's link; did he recommend the Philadelphia Orchestra recording on Ondine from the premiere performance of their new organ? I like that one, but more for the Barber and Poulenc pieces on the disc. Be prepared for a ton of bass, as Latry seems to like the 32 foot stop on the organ; I have no other recording in my collection that seems to have as much deep bass energy as this one (my system goes down to 20 Hz, and the bass absolutely pressurizes the room), so be forewarned if this is the recording.
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