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Comparing SACD sound to High Res

I live in an area of slow internet speeds - for this and other reasons high res downloads are probably a bit further into the future for me. I may also wait to see what Meridians MQA develops into. Meanwhile I am wondering how the sound quality of SACD (well recorded over a good SACD player) sounds relative to various high res downloads including 24/192 and DXD. Anybody compare them?
Thanks
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kr4
3,685 posts
 
Sure. All the time and to DSD downloads as well. For me,
the real differential is the performance and audio
production because they vary so much more than do all the HD
formats.

You will/may get more comments but until you do try this for
yourself, comments (including mine) from others are
unimportant.
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bdp24
9,814 posts
 
Email Barry Diament---he does pro recording in lots of sampling rates.
elevick
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Both have their virtues. Just because you have SACD or Hi Res doesn't mean it's good. Personally I love both. I usually stick to SACD on my theater and Hi Res on the 2 channel tubes.
Buy both, SACD's take a few days to ship. Download a couple of HD's over those few days, then compare for yourself. Then, go buy some 180 gram vinyl and really stump yourself. They are all awesome. Just enjoy the music.
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