I did not actually own a redbook copy of this CD (only the original vinyl) I was holding out for a good remaster long before I got into SACD. I can only echo the expressions of the previous two reviewers. Review by xrayjames Decem(7 of 8 found this review helpful) $35 today will seem like chump change when this limited edition release is out of print and demanding ridiculous prices in the used market. ![]() I could sell every other incarnation I have of this album and be plenty satisfied with just this SACD alone. You get an incredible MC mix, 2 ch stero mix, and a first class redbook layer. I was never displeased with the Columbia 5 track or any other redbook CD I have of this album (Shine On, OBTW box, 2011 remaster), but this SACD essentially negates the need to own multiple versions of this album. Very smooth sounding and easy on the ears. I compared it to the redbook layer of the AP SACD and came away preferring the SACD mastering overall. Up until today the Mastersound was my go-to redbook. Highly recommended.Īfter listening to the redbook layer I feel I should add my impressions on it as well (initially posted on SHMF). The music just seems to come to life like never before and I can't imagine a better way to experience one of the greatest albums of all time. ![]() The music is not harsh or strident in the least, but rather a nice organic sound with plenty of depth and a well extended low end. If possible, I recommend playing this above standard listening levels in order to become completely immersed in the sound and get the most out of the surround effects. Simply phenomenal surround effects! The transition between Have a Cigar and Wish You Were here is equally compelling. Some of the more interesting moments occur during Welcome to the Machine where the sound effects in the song's intro really come to life in a way I've never experienced. This multichannel mix on this release can be both subtle and aggressive at times, but the balance is just right and not overbearing to either extreme. I also splurged on the Immersion set which includes both the 5.1 and 4.0 (quad) mix. I would have to agree with the first reviewer on all accounts. Review by Blu Falcon Novem(23 of 24 found this review helpful) Any fan of multichannel audio needs to be buy this. ![]() The artwork is top notch with postcards of the original artwork for the album on it. I have a bunch of SHM-SACDs and those have great packaging with the foldouts but they don't compare to this. The packaging is easily the nicest out of any SACD I own. Now to listen to the original quad! I've never heard it but I really cannot imagine it is better. The front soundstage sounds so full with unbelievable separation. The mix honestly feels so natural, unforced, as if it was originally recorded with the purpose of being listened to in multichannel. All the crazy effects in Machine are placed so well and balanced, tons of action in the surrounds but do not take away from the fronts AT all. The best two tracks in my honest opinion, in terms of how they were mixed, not in song preference, are Welcome To The Machine and Have a Cigar. Every fan of multichannel audio should have this SACD.
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