The Pink Floyd thread got me wondering if there were any others out there that any of you recommended... I currently only can listen to DVD-A because I don't have a 5.1 input on my receiver (DVD-A also includes a DVD-Video quality 5.1 Dolby Digital or DTS track for playback on normal DVD players - no special equipment needed.) I only have a few but one problem I'm running into is that finding what titles are out there is really a pain in the neck! Nearly all of the titles I've found are via word of mouth. My collection is very limited, but here is my start:

1) Nine Inch Nails - With Teeth (most recent CD) available as a "DualDisc) meaning that on one side is a CD layer you play in your CD player but if you flip it over, you get a DVD-A that will play in both normal DVD players (Dolby Digital) or in DVD-Audio players (uncompressed 5.1 audio).

2) Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral (DualDisc format AND SACD). I only have the DualDisc version but the SACD includes a bunch of rare tracks.

3) Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon (SACD commercially and DVD-A via bootleg)

4) The Flaming Lips - Yoshi

5) The Beatles - Love (both this and Yoshi will be at my door soon so I can comment on them, but both get 5 star reviews)

6) Depeche Mode - PICK ANY! They're in the process of releasing their entire back catelog in 5.1! In the USA, you get a remastered CD along with a DVD that includes video and mini-documentaries (exclusive to each CD) AND a 5.1 mix that plays on any DVD player. In the UK version, you get a SACD that has a CD layer on the other side + you get the DVD (but in PAL). The UK version is the one to get as long as you can play PAL discs and have a region free player (or NOT a region 1 player! )

There are a bunch in my wish list like The Doors - LA Woman but I can't comment on them yet..

although neither dvda or sacd's I would defiantly give these two a try especially if you have a dts setup.

http://www.amazon.com/White-Stripes-Unde...=UTF8&s=dvd

http://www.amazon.com/Led-Zeppelin-Rober...=UTF8&s=dvd

Im sure most of you have heard the zeppelin dvd but the white stripes live concert dvd in dts is amazing, my neighbors really like it too especially when its on the 10.2

My faves:

http://www.amazon.com/Vespertine-Bjork/d...TF8&s=music

http://www.amazon.com/Steely-Dan-Against...TF8&s=music

http://www.amazon.com/Gaucho-Steely-Dan/...TF8&s=music

http://www.amazon.com/Nightfly-Donald-Fa...TF8&s=music

- Jon

I use Jarre In China to test my home cinema, visually the most boring thing you will ever see, but the sound is pretty amazing if you are a fan of Jarre. The DVD that comes with his Aero album is also very good.

Cheers

Cris.

Edit - Doh! Only just noticed SACD / DVDA in thread, my suggestions are DTS 5.1. Sorry.

Which Depeche Mode CD/DVD have you got? I would really love to get hold of a 5.1 mix of some of their stuff, but the DVD I got with "the best of" is only 2.1

Cheers

Cris.

I don't have any yet. I'm trying to decide between Violater, Exciter and Ultra. But here's the catch:

If you buy the US version, you get a normal CD + a DVD-V. The CD is remastered and the DVD has the full album in 5.1 along with exclusive video content. Pretty cool.

But, if you get the UK version, you get the same DVD but you also get a SACD of the album. That will allow you to play it on a CD player (playing the SACD's CD layer) AND get the higher resolution that SACD offers over DVD-V. The catch is that if you're in the US, you'll need a DVD player that is capabile of playing PAL disks and is a Region Free player. Luckily, I just got my Oppo 970 (the reviews on this thing are amazing and it out performs DVD players 5 times the cost - $150) and it has a simple remote command to make it region free and plays PAL.

The place to buy the UK version is: http://www4.cd-wow.us/detail_results.php?product_code=1042456 They have a great price w. shipping included from the UK.

FINALLY was able to play The Beatles - Love and The Flaming Lips last night... WOW. I think the Beatles disc wins here as far as emotionally drawing you in. The Lips is great at knocking you over the head though! (Every speaker is always doing something neat).

Are you sure? I have a copy of that and the mix on the DVD is only 2.1

I must admit I had expected it to 5.1 at the time. Also I don't think it has the SACD either, I wonder if I have a different version or something.

Cheers

Cris.

I just noticed you're in the UK. oops!

Did you hit the Audio button on your remote? Maybe it defaults to 2.0?

Oops, here is a better link. Sorry about that. I guess I bookmarked the wrong one.

http://www4.cd-wow.us/detail_results.php?product_code=1866877

Another link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Violator-CD-DVD-Depeche-Mode/dp/B000ENV2R8

Hmmmmm how annoying!

It looks like if you want the 5.1 mixes you have to buy one of the remastered albums, I don't think the best of has any 5.1 mixes on it. I have tried the audio button and there is only one track

Maybe I'll order one to see what it's like.

Cheers


Cris.