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By far, one of the best multi-channel sounding recordings I've heard. To bad this is out of print, and is going for top dollar. If you're a fan of this recording, you won't be disappointed in the sound.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Having been waiting for a copy of this scarce disc to come along for some time & being outbid quite a few times on some it was with great glee I finally put it into my sacd player. The sound quality is nice however compared to blu ray audio discs or dvd-audio the quality is just not up there - I was hoping for the amazing More Than This to jump out at me but sadly it doesn't, it really doesn't sound a whole lot better than my 3 cd remastered Roxy set. If you can find it for a bargain then grab it but don't pay a premium like I did.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Bob Clearmountain recorded an audiophile masterpiece in 1981 and this was a great starting point for him to remix this into 5.1 in 2003. The surround channels were utilized expertly with isolated keys and effects, though I could do without the drums there. In my opinion, he missed on the use of the center channel as it included too many instruments mixed in with the vocal. I love Steven Wilson's center channel isolated lead vocal, but here if you wish more vocal, it also comes with snare drum and others. This is then basically a great quad release and a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience.
Verified purchase: No
“Avalon” SACD is a great mix but it’s not earth shattering. The surround sound field is used to great effect but there are other surround mixes that are better IMO. Anything from Porcupine Tree in 5.1 as well as ELP “Brain Salad Surgery” and Steely Dans “Gaucho” are better mixes. I do like “More than this” it’s a well crafted tune but I can’t pay such an unrealistic price for a SACD that has only one song on it that I like. Even if I did like every song on it I still wouldn’t pay over $130 for it. I understand it’s an out of print collectors item but paying 5 times its original price is stupid. That said it is a good surround mix which is what the review is about and not about me complaining about its sale price.
Verified purchase: No
I can’t believe the music I’m hearing in this surround sound mix! Thank you for the Fast turn around for my purchase!!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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