Because the disc was discontinued years ago, physical copies of (Catalog number: CAPP 81033 SA / GUBR 111) command high prices on eBay and Discogs—often between $100 and $300 for a mint copy.
For those equipped with a proper multi-channel home theater or listening room, the 5.1 DSD mix is a revelation. Helmed by acclaimed producer and engineer James Guthrie, this surround mix breathes entirely new life into the album. Sounds that were historically buried in the left or right channels of the stereo mix are dynamically panned across the room. The swirling synthesizers in "On the Run," the chaotic alarm clocks in "Time," and Clare Torry’s haunting, operatic wails in "The Great Gig in the Sky" are given physical space in the listening environment. Sonic Characteristics: What to Listen For Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon -DSD SAC...
: The stereo soundstage becomes wider and deeper. You can pinpoint exactly where Richard Wright’s VCS3 synthesizer is panning across the room. Because the disc was discontinued years ago, physical