A place where audiophiles and audio companies discuss existing and new audio products, music servers, music. I was beginning to lament the fact i upgraded my front rca living stereo classical sacd s. Reluctantly, we have had to pass on some of this increase in our standard airmail prices. Regarding the living stereo box set, which contains 60 titles. Rca i focuses on recordings from the golden age of stereophonic. All we are saying is he would have appreciated the mercury living presence even more. Various artists living stereo 60 box 20042007 sacd. The imprints appeal widened with reissues on cd and sacd. All of them have a 2channel sacd mix as well as a 2channel redbook cd layer. Rca victors first twotrack sessions in late 1953 and early 1954 were captured on proprietary rca rt21 14 30 ips tape machines, wired to a pair of mono mixers, each dedicated to one tape track. The official rca living stereo sacd thread home theater. Analogue productions rca living stereoacoustic sounds. Eldartford, eddaytona was liking the rca living stereo reissues.
Cds not on sacd titles in the bmg cd series not issued on sacds by sony. Jul 22, 2018 this 60 disc box set contains 60 original living stereo recordings. Frankly, i havent listened to any mlp sacd that i didnt like, both in sound and performance. It is a compilation of universal favourites linked to vienna and ranging from johann strauss junior to josef strauss, from richard strauss to weber. Many of the heavy hitter recordings in the rca living stereo catalog have been remastered and reissued in digital format cd, xrcd, sacd over the years. Last year, with the launch of the marantz ruby sacd player and partner amplifier released, i rediscovered the format and delved into it.
Analogue productions rca living stereo lps sacdsacoustic sounds. This famous 1957 living stereo threetrack recording originally lsc2201, issued in 1958 was among the first series of bargainpriced bmg sacd s issued last year. Sacd discography the great series of hybrid sacds from sonybmg. Analogue productions rca living stereo lps sacdsacoustic. Ab comparison of the two formats showed the sacd to be sonically superiored. Browse classical recordings available to buy in the living stereo series. Many of these rca living stereo sacd s are some of the greatest stereo recordings ever made. When the original recording was 3channel, these discs also have a 3channel sacd layer. You cant do a straight comparison, though, because many of the 54 sacds are 1. Today is the release date for 25 rca living stereo albums as dsd downloads. This 60 disc box set contains 60 original living stereo recordings. Unfollow sacd living stereo to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Best living stereo sacds to start a collection steve. Remastered from the original two and threechannel master tapes using the dsd process, these 10 new sacds present the material exactly as it was recorded, without.
Alac downloads alac 176khz24bit download alac 192khz24bit download alac. While one might rightly consider the classical titles the true living stereo, a great many nonclassical living stereo titles did feature superb sound quality and would work well. Balances between voices and orchestra are excellent, and for those listening in multichannel the surround speakers have been used to great effect for the offstage brass, distant bells and chorus in the act 3 cataclysmic immolation of irrelohe castle. Box indicates these were originally threetrack stereo recordings. Timings are in general on the poor side, and no particular efforts have been made for creative couplings. Living stereo could have been forgotten but in the 1980s and 90s record collectors rediscovered the plush, balanced tones of the old lps, now heard through superior playback devices. However, delays in postal and courier services mean that deliveries are currently taking longer than usual. Chesky records, rca s own vics series, classic records, and the latest analog productions reissues. At the beginning of the widespread adoption of stereo audio in the home, living stereo offered a widely available range of quality music and performances in high quality sound.
It includes all the major label variations for rca living stereo. In volume 1 of sony rca s rca living stereo collection timings were in general generous, and smart recouplings have been made for the cd version. Living stereo recordings have also proven well sought after. At the beginning of the widespread adoption of stereo audio in the home, living stereo offered a wide range of music, performances and audio quality that are still considered to be the definitive recordings today. The vivid mdg recording is slightly distanced, so the volume needs to be increased considerably for its fine qualities to become evident. They are all recordings off of the original 2 and 3 channel master tapes. I just bought all of the latest sacd releases from rca living stereo. The list is based on the golden era of rca records which was first published by j a mitchell in march 1985. Rca living stereo collection vol 2 a thrilling document of a golden age in classical music recording. Rca living stereos will never be mistaken for a robert fine mercury living presence recording here. An animated pov ride through a stereo record groove.
Living stereo series page 6 of 12 presto classical. Top sellers, relevance, lowest price, highest price, title az, title za. Living stereo collection various artists 60 x cd box set. A remix in the player isnt necessary with these rca reissues. The hybrid sacd format is ideal for reissuing rca red seals early two and threechannel stereo recordings, and charles munchs vibrant recordings of franz. In the 1950s, rca victor made a substantial body of recordings which have come to be identified with their first stereo label, living stereo. Shaded dog your guide to rca living stereo classical records. Bmg classics has released the first 10 super audio cds in their new rca living stereo remastered sacd series. The living stereo title was applied to many of rca victors early stereo lps, despite the fact that the recording techniques and venues used for the nonclassical sessions varied. Browse classical recordings available to buy in the living stereo. Alac downloads alac 176khz24bit download alac 192khz24bit download alac 44khz24bit download dsd downloads dsd double rate 5. Various artists living stereo 60 box 20042007 sacd iso. The multichannel tracks use the front 3 channels only.
Kondrashins performance is affectionate and colourful as well as lively, and the warm resonance of the recording helps prevent the music from sounding too brash. Announcing analogue productions rca living stereo reissue series no. Rca red seals acclaimed living stereo seriesthe most successful classical reissue series on cdembraces the next generation in recorded sound with. This amazingly successful series is enjoying a mutually beneficial relationship with the sacd medium. If you want to see how they recorded these classical rca victor living stereos back in the 1950s check out this short movie. Feb 12, 2006 the fourth round of rca red seal living stereo hybrid sacdcds hit the literal and virtual shelves on february 7. The secret life of super audio compact discs sacds discogs. See individual album cover art, both front and back, here. The borders about 2 miles from my house had nothing. At the beginning of the widespread adoption of stereo audio in the home, living stereo offered a widely available range of quality music and performances in high.
The remaining 40 are in my other list the complete sacd rca living stereo collection 140. At the dawn of the stereo era, rca was pushing the boundaries of stateoftheart sound, making the first commercial stereophonic recording in 1954 and launching the living stereo series. Two living stereo box sets each with 60 cds have been previously released. Rca living stereo classical sacds page 2 steve hoffman. Regardless of your opinion of the performances, this recording finally has the realistic sound it should have on sacd, but it is still not one of the greatest living stereos. Thanks claude for the link to the interesting website which has a list of some 240 rca living stereo releases. The analogue productions rca sacds the absolute sound. I went to pick up the sony 2000es cd sacd changer earlier today for the basement system and stopped by another borders and found several copies of 3 of the titles. Buy living stereo 60 cd collection box various by living stereo 60 cd collection box various from amazons classical music store.
Of these reissues, which sound the best, and what are the problems with the ones that dont sound as good. This is from the living stereo series by rca, now rereleased on sacd. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rca living stereo sacd edition the classical music guide forums. This is the first time a comprehensive collection of these iconic recordings has been created.
Living stereo series page 4 of 12 presto classical. Download this video promoting thennew stereo sound from the internet archive. I would also recommend the following reinercso living stereo recordings on sacd. Rca victor living stereo series to streaming, hirez download, and social. Original and early lp pressings in fine condition can. Living stereo series page 1 of 12 presto classical. Living stereo nonclassical titles some of the other contemporary titles released by rca. Today, living stereo lives again, offering a widely available range of high quality music and performances in high quality sound. This is not the case for volume 2 of the rca living stereo collection. Hybrid 3channel stereo sacd capc 2111 sa original price. The same year, living stereo lp records were launched, ushering in the golden age of stereo high fidelity. Living stereo sacd releases audiogon discussion forum. Program contains sacd surround, sacd stereo, and cd audio stereo. With these issues, most of the classical living stereo releases which werent covered in the main batch of issues from rca are being released on sacd.
This paper has since been revised many times the last being in april 1990. The classical sacd rereleases of the 1950s rca living stereo releases brought my wife to tears from emotion, that the cd track could not. Hybrid 3channel stereo sacd capc 2314 sa original price. Bmg classics releases first 10 rca living stereo sacds. Discussion in music corner started by bill mac, sep 2. Through the decade following 1953, rca victor made a wondrous and substantial body of recordings which have come to be identified with their early stereo release label, living stereo. The tape also shows that the low end on many of the rca living stereo recordingsscheherazade and one of my favorites the french touch being two examplesis just lacking. Jan 15, 2019 i could not wait for the thunderstorm. The fourth round of rca red seal living stereo hybrid sacd cds hit the literal and virtual shelves on february 7. Nov 18, 2016 today is the release date for 25 rca living stereo albums as dsd downloads. They are from the analogue productions analog to dsd transfers that were recently released on hybrid stereo sacd.
The original 2 or 3 track analog masters were used. Mar 03, 2005 this famous 1957 living stereo threetrack recording originally lsc2201, issued in 1958 was among the first series of bargainpriced bmg sacds issued last year. Rca victor introduces a miracle the orthophonic, highfidelity, home stereo. You can hear rubenstein breathing, and even some of his fingers hitting the keys are.
I am just floored by the quality of the sound from these discs. Descriptions, dates and photos of rca victor lp labels. Nov 27, 2012 if you dont intend to burn the sacd r and only intend to play the 2 channel layer, all you need is a dac that can process dsd over usb, a mac mini with audirvana plus 1. The remaining 40 are in my other list the complete sacd rca living stereo collection 4154. Originally recorded may c minor and august pastoral 1955 in twotrack stereo, remastering supervisor john newton, along with dsd engineer dirk sobotka, has revitalized two of. You will find them on the acoustic sounds, hdtracks and. Best living stereo sacds to start a collection page 2. Nov 12, 2017 rca symphony orchestra kiril kondrashin, conductor van cliburn, piano. This is the first installment of what will be at least 20 such sacd remasters from the rca labels series of living stereo classical music albums. Rca living stereo classical sacds steve hoffman music forums. Bob banks, marketing manager of radios and victrola division narrates the new features of the living stereo stylus and record album grooves.
By focusing on the audiophile community, doubling up the content two full lps worth and selling them for 12 bucks, bmg hit all the right notes, and apparently these are. Rca living stereo albums in stock rca living stereo recordings weve auditioned chets later remixed and rerecorded version, released in 1961, seems to have the better sound overall, but the difference in the best sounding original pressing and the best sounding later version would probably not be obvious to most listeners without the two. I downloaded these discs onto my ipod, and will also listen in my car and cancel. Remastered from the original two and threechannel master tapes using the dsd process, these 10 new sacds present the material exactly as it was recorded, without equalization, filtering, or other tampering. New world symphony and other orchestral masterworks. This rca living stereo release showcases the conducting talents of fritz reiner. Discussion in music corner started by steve hoffman, nov 22, 2009.
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