DTS CDs: Is it worth upgrading to the DVD-A or SACD?

[bradavon]

I own Sting's: Brand New Day and Sheryl Crow's: The Globe Sessions on DTS CD as at the time they weren't available on either HD Audio format.

Whilst they are decent, like most DTS CDs I find them a bit in your face and harsh. Compared to the subtlety of both DVD-A and SACD.

My questions are these:

1. Is it worth upgrading? Is there "that" much difference? (Yes I know one is HD and the other not).
2. Which should I get SACD or DVD-A?

Of course if I do upgrade I've got to work out how to get rid of the DTS CDs. There are only a few on eBay and no bidders.

Thanks

[bradavon]

I hear both (definitely the Sting one) use the same DTS Remix so they're not going to sound any different that aspect but of course are HD now. It would explain why these two have been released in HD Audio what with the 5.1 mix already existing.

I tend to "prefer" the SACD versions for their Hybrid capability and to me they seem more serious with no gimmicky video getting in the way. However I understand Elton John's: Goodbye to Yellow Brick Road has a better surround mix on the DVD-A, it's also on 1 DVD-A but 2 SACDs (due to the Hybrid factor). I opted for the DVD-A on that one.

[bradavon]

Anyone?

[bradavon]

???

[Boink!]

How about a search or asking on the avforums (http://www.avforums.com), they have a section on "Music - Broadcast, On Disc & Downloaded" which may have the answer you want.

[bradavon]

Thanks Boink.

Good idea.