John Smyth <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

>I heard SACD for the first time today: MTT's Mahler 3rd in 2 channel
>sound on a modestly-priced player and system.  I have to use the hackneyed
>phrase: it sounded as though a veil was lifted.  It made me want to throw
>my CD collection away, and this, after committing my emotions to a $3000
>CD player.

I'm curious what your playback system involves.  I tried a SACD player
and wasn't really impressed with the quality.  But friends told me that
you need high end audiophile stuff to really appreciate the differences.

Thanks
Kim
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