Dave Brubeck Time Out album a LP, SACD and CD Comparison

[@DelmarToad]

Thanks so much for including the SACDs in your reviews! Not everyone has the desire or budget for really really expensive collectible boutique vinyl. I just want the best SQ that doesn’t break the bank!

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

You very welcome. You are definitely correct in your comments about expensive vinyl

[@AverageJoeVinyl]

Thanks for this great breakdown! I admire your dedication to evaluating so many versions of the same album. This LP is a favorite of mine. Just found your channel through your Kind of Blue comparison. I love what you do!

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Thank you very much, I sincerely appreciate that ✌️

[@matts9064]

Great video Kenny. I love your comparison videos. You do a great job of describing the positives and negatives and that really makes it helpful for people looking to get into these recordings. Thanks!

[@retrogameruk]

Thanks for this. It's always great to hear the Brubeck Quartet discussed. Looks like the AP vinyl is now on my shopping list :)

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

It's a great record. Thank you very much for watching my video ✌️

[@frankfeng6597]

superb informative video thank you! moreover, your humbleness, is humbling :) LOVE how u call him "brother Starker" 😂

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

I appreciate your kind comments, thank you very much 😊 ✌️

[@theoflashdrive1644]

Hi Kenny, that's actually a second pressing you have there, not a first, as there's the letters "CBS" in the arrows at the top of the record label. Columbia merged with CBS in 1961 so it a copy from 1961 or later. Great video!

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Thank you very much for the information, I really appreciate it ✌️

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

My copy that I used in the video has "Columbia" on the label not CBS

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

I take that back...I do see "CBS" at the top of the label

[@marcosanthernandez]

If your setup is Mid-fi, mine is a rusty spoon on a washing machine! Love the video's man, really enjoy them! P.S. Also i believe that digitally remastered record is from the the late 80's or early 90's. Kind of funny to think of how bad an early digital remaster can be!

[@subzerothought]

Thank you for this. I sold all my vinyl when I came to US from UK. I've been streaming Time Out and have been feeling like the Soundstage is missing from how I remember it. Was contemplating the SACD but you've pointed me in the right direction. Great straightforward no BS review. Keep it up sir!

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Thank you very much for viewing my video 😄

[@juliosanchez95]

@@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews Is that the AP 45 or the 33?

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

The AP UHQR is 45

[@morgolus4413]

MID-FI!! Come on... You have an excellent system sir, the vast majority of the VC would love to have your set up. Thanks for the video.

[@boscodooley8561]

Could you do a room tour video? I am sure I am not alone in wondering what the rest of the room looks like. Music rooms are always cool to see. Anyway thanks for the video

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

As I progress in my channel and do more videos I will definitely consider doing a room tour

[@stanleycostello718]

I have this album in mono. Sounds fantastic. I've subbed. Keep up the good work.

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Thank you very much for subscribing and viewing my video

[@DGHdeeo]

Thank you so much for this very informative and intelligent comparison. I'm now looking for the AP vinyl LP.

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

I hope you enjoy the AP vinyl when you get it. 😊

[@rakeshsinghal9920]

Love these comparison. More please

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Thank you 😊

[@charlesfagerquist1091]

Thanks for this! This is my favorite jazz album. I have 4 vinyl versions (6-eye Mono, 6-eye Stereo, 2-eye, and 360), 2 Cds, and the Reel to Reel 7 1/2 ips. Eventually I'll find the SACD, 8-track, and minidisc. Strange Meadow Lark!!! Don't get me started on the album art.

[@LordDalston]

I have recently bought ( inexpensively on Amazon) a DMM cut on a reissue label called Jazz Wax Records (somewhere in Europe)...it sounds fabulous, spacious, highly detailed and not-in-the-least digital, lovely quiet pressing too, I highly recommend this recent reissue if still available at the low price I paid 9 months ago (£15/$20)!

[@fredlennon5937]

Love your passion. Keep up the good work.

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Thank you very much 😊

[@joewhip9303]

Love the passion. My philosophy is if I have to strain to hear a difference, there isn’t one or one so small to matter. Check out the 24/176.4 download. Sounds superb, better than my Classic Records version.

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Wise words 😊

[@Audiofreak71]

I have the AP Take 5 on vinyl and I agree it’s exceptional, the best version I own as well. Thanks for the video 👍🏾

[@louissilvani1389]

Appreciate your comparisons I’d love to hear the difference between a original 45 RPM of time out

[@louissilvani1389]

I’d love to hear what your wife thinks Is the best The reason we tend to be analytical

[@charlesf2804]

I have the Classic Records version of this. Haven't played it in a while, but I still remember how it sounded as clean and real as if it were a modern recording; too bad Classic Records isn't around any more, as my copy sounded pretty darn realistic. Your last place version would have made me suspicious just because of its nature and packaging. It LOOKS like it should be last, to me. I never heard of K2HD, that's a new one to me. I can believe the AP version sounds best and the original is next among the versions you've presented. Thanks for doing this video. I also just subscribed.

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Thank you very much for viewing my video, your comments and subscribing to my channel, I really appreciate it.

[@nightingaleaudio]

Great video! Although this video is a couple of years old, I wanted to share my thoughts. Interestingly, I have the 'Digitally Remastered Directly From Original Analog Tapes' on CD, not vinyl, and I agree that it's a poor recording. I also own the Sony CD and SACD versions, as well as the Japanese SACD, but I haven't had the chance to try the K2HD or UltraHD CDs. In my opinion, the best way to compare digital versions is to rip both the CD and SACD, then play them back using the same source and DAC. This method provides the most accurate comparison. I won't dive into the topic of streamers here to keep this comment concise, but I assume those interested are knowledgeable enough to carry out this process.

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Thank you very much for finding this video and watching it 😊✌️ ...I appreciate your comments and opinions 😊 👍

[@softDevTalk]

Kenny, I have a version of this record that someone on the Internet digitalized from a reel to reel source to a high res flac file. I also have no words to describe.

[@maxDaxe1]

Paul Desmond isn't in the center stereo image. In my system he tends slightly to the left speaker. Thank you! And peace to all ❤

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Thank you very much for watching my video and your comments 😊

[@NickP333]

Very much agree with you, Kenny. Sound clips are for fun at best and can give a bit of an idea, but without listening in your own room on your own gear, it isn’t that effective. I appreciate your thoughts on the differences between these multiple versions of media. Great vid. Thanks, Kenny! 👍🎶😊

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Great video Kenny :)

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Brother Bradley....I am truly honored that you watched one of my videos...I have been viewing your videos for a good amount of time and you are one of the youtubers who inspired me through your fantastic videos and style of videos to attempt to have my own channel, so for that I have to sincerely say thank you very much

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Salute!

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Keep going Kenny!

[@drp1036]

TIME OUT is a great demo album to use if you have to set up a stereo system in a room. Especially when dealing with speaker placement. It's a great album too to audition different DACs and PHONO cartridges. The drum solo being mentioned in this review (TAKE FIVE track) is something to pay attention to. It is only present in the left channel and it echoes all the way to the center of the soundstage where - I believe - it hits an invisible wall and stops. If you can discern this on your system, then congrats you have a great system that is set up properly.

[@tango_gru]

I had never heard this one.... the first song just brought a smile to me. MY gear.... Cambridge audio CXA81 AMP , ProAC tablette Signature edition, Denafrips Ares 2 DAC and apple music as source. Struggling to pick my first CD player/transport...... Lots of choices......

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Nice equipment 👏 👍 🎶

[@JohnKaess]

Another reason to not play audio samples is that KZbin audio is mp3 which simply isn't good enough to be able yo show the difference in sources. You tube's crappy audio while supporting 4k video frustrates me.

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Great points 👍

[@VIDSTORAGE]

I have a Analogue Productions SACD dual layer of Time Out and I play it in a Yamaha DVD player with SACD capability and wow what a great sound that SACD can make ..

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Analogue Productions produces great SACDs 👍 👌 👏 🎶

[@VIDSTORAGE]

@@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews That SACD/ CD version seems to get the most praise on threads and I can understand because it is like the master tape is in your room when it is playing . Probably cannot pass a good vinyl version like AP or old Columbia but for SACD CD Format only listeners this could be the best choice ..

[@astrotrance]

I love this album! I have the SACD and the CD, and a flac version on my phone. Just a beautiful recording and performance.

[@bertoray5497]

As a clear and concise term of critical analysis, jacked up works for me.

[@ptg01]

If I recall correctly, the only say to get a true SACD playe (not a Blu-ray player that plays SACDs) to output digital signals is through I2S and then you need to have a DAC that has I2S with the correct pin out configuration (eg. PSAudio's I2S pin out using HDMI connectors). No such thing as DSD out on an SACD player through Coax or Optical .

[@stanleycostello718]

I do have a mono cart, too.

[@jamesheenan648]

What is your opinion of the mono? I have a 6 eye mono and stereo. I feel the mono is slightly better because the drums really stand out. The music feels like you are in the studio.

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

I do not have a mono version but I will definitely keep it in mind based on your opinion. Thank you for watching ✌️

[@georgelydakis2652]

Thanks for the shoot out of Time Out! I also think the Analog Productions 45 is the best, the Analog Productions SACD is just as good also to my damaged ears from 29 Ramones shows, 6 Who concerts, & hundreds of other shows over the years!

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Thanks for viewing my video and keep enjoying those live concerts 😀

[@NiclasMardfelt]

The Sony K2 XRCD is very good, much better than most stars red book 16/44.1 pressings. It has a minor background hiss as they included lots of resolution/information without trying to alter or filter the master, providing as much of the true recording as possible. But do not worry of that minor hiss, it is forgotten the second the fabulous music starts playing.

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Thank you very much for your recommendation and viewing my video ✌️

[@reticulatedralphie7176]

My kids got me Time Further Out this Past Christmas. Opinion alert; I don't think it's as good as Time Out. After seeing your response to the digitally remastered album I'm curious if it was the quality of my recording that I didn't like. Looks like I have plans with the Brubeck Quartet Friday night.

[@ssjlkrillin]

Sir, is that the single [33rpm] or double [45rpm] LP from Analogue Productions?

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

As it states in the video it's the Analogue Productions 45 rpm version

[@ssjlkrillin]

@@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews Sorry, I missed that. Thanks.

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

No problem at all 😊

[@richardabney4528]

Do you have any kiss zeppelin or Chicago

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

No kiss at all but I love zeppelin and Chicago

[@peterregorsek1504]

These days even new standard CD`s can sound better than new vinyl. Too much companies, that just smell money. Buying new SACD`s and other special CD reissues can make even good old pressing on vinyl obsolete. But I prefer spinning vinyl than listening a digital disc.

[@jacksong6226]

But have you heard the 7 1/2 IPS reel to reel release yet?

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Not yet but hopefully I will at some point. I'm sure the tape sounds great 👍 👌 🎶

[@gotham61]

Using sound clips to compare something like SACD and CD on KZbin is completely worthless, because the sound format of a KZbin video is much lower resolution than either file.

[@xentakis]

If the Rega p8 is “mid-fi” then there is no hope for me and my $1,500 turntable budget, haha.

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

😊

[@AndyBHome]

As soon as I heard Luxman I knew this wasn't going to be my definition of mid-fi. Kenny sir, I think you underestimate your system. I bet that system sounds unbelievable.

[@tomwebb7091]

AND THE WINNER IS......... The AP SACD not featured here!

[@arlandercard]

Brother. find me and I can show you how to go digital out on your SACD..

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

Thank you very much for reaching out...the Sony XA9000ES uses a proprietary ilink for their SACD digital output that cannot be connected to and used with other manufacturers components.

[@arlandercard]

@@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews That is true. I use to have that SACD player. I am just saying there is a way to do it.

[@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews]

How do you do it ?

[@arlandercard]

@@kennysaudiophilerecordreviews I am afraid to let it out to the masses. I have been doing it for 10 years. It pulls 48 MHz file from the SACD that you can run into a DAC.

[@peterhaslund]

You guys across the pond are at a disadvantage, since your record companies never did seem to care for music. German and Japanese, or even English companies did way better and are available in Europe