Aja & Gaucho - Limited Edition Japanese releases (November)

Posted by: Ron Brinsdon on 27 August 2014

Just had an e-mail from "CD Japan" saying that the above would be issued in November in :-

 

SACD SHM - SACD Format

 

The mail mentions that SACD releases will only play on SACD players (unless SACD Hybrid) and that SHM-SACD are fully compatible with standard SACD players but WILL NOT PLAY ON REGULAR CD PLAYERS.

 

All I want to know is will they play on my CDX2?

 

The last issue of Aja I bought from them on CD a few years back is my reference disc so I am hoping these will be even better - IF I can play them!

 

Ron

 

Posted on: 27 August 2014 by Steve J

The short answer is no I'm afraid. You'll need a PS3 or dedicated SACD player.

Posted on: 27 August 2014 by GraemeH

Have not heard better masterings of either than the original MCLD cd's.

 

Steve Hoffman did the Aja but all the classic albums sound really excellent.

 

Worth trying to find for sensible money.

 

G

Posted on: 27 August 2014 by Ron Brinsdon

Thanks guys, 

 

Much as I love Aja in all of it's reincarnations I don't think I will be buying or changing my player just to hear a bit more foot tapping or finger clicking.

 

Ron