Recommendations discs for SACD/DVD-A trial

Check out "Nickel Creek" (name of the band, and of the album I believe). I don't really know how to describe it. It's bluegrass....kind of. I really enjoy it.

It's a hybrid SACD, so you can buy two and put one in the denon, one in the EC. Very, very well produced.

BTW, SACD does the best with analog tapes or DSD masters. SACDs from 24/96 PCM sources don't sound as good. Even my friends can tell the difference as the final product is still harsh and has less liquidity.

Omains- Good idea. Didn'tknow Nickel Creek and a hybrid disc. I have one of their CDs. Maybe its a hybrid and I don't know it. I am a bluegrass (esp. 3rd gen) fan.

Tvad...My listening is mostly multichannel. Why don't you beg, borrow or steal an extra amp and pair of speakers and give it a try. (If you can russle up a center channel also that would be better).

All DVDA can be played in 2-channel mode.

My measure of audio quality includes the spatial effects of multichannel, so my "best" discs may not be yours.

Try TACET DVD D 107 Mozart Flute Concertos (available from elusivedisc.com). This is nice clean audio, good music, and dramatic when played in multichannel mode. (This disc is the reason that I upgraded my rear speakers).

Try AIX 80008 John McEuen and Jimmy Ibbotson, Nitty Gritty Surround (Bluegrass). This disc illustrates the great flexibility of the DVD media. If you have a HT system, or can visit a friend who has one, try this disc on that system also. In addition to the DVDA program, it includes programs that can be played on a DVD-Video machine. The DTS programs are very acceptable, sonicly.

WARNING...THIS EXERCISE MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT.