waxwing1

With my entire CD collection converted to MP3 and living in iTunes Match, I thought I'd never by another disc. I was wrong. After listening to the DVD Audio disc provided with my new RDX, I went in search of of some super high quality music. I really got hooked on that Grover Washington, Jr tune where it sounded like there was a different instrument coming from each corner of the car. Wow!

My tastes are classic rock, jazz, blues, and some eclectic genres. Unfortunately, I haven't found much yet since most DVD Audio discs seem out of print. Here's what I'm listening to. What are you? Outside of Amazon, any good sources for DVD Audio?

• Diana Krall: When I Look in Your Eyes
  Diana Krall: When I Look in Your Eyes
• Grover Washington, Jr: Winelight
  Grover Washington, Jr: Winelight
• Steely Dan: Gaucho (on order)
  Steely Dan: Gaucho (on order)
• John Coltrane: Blue Train
  John Coltrane: Blue Train

de-pro

I was pretty impressed with the sample DVD.
I like classic rock so after searching through ebay, I was able to score the Led Zeppelin - How the West Was Won, DVD Audio Disc Set for a very good price.
Amazing sound from a super amazing rock group

deepsouth

I was lucky enough to have purchased a few discs before they went OOP. I am currently listening to - Rumours - Fleetwood Mac, Machine Head - Deep Purple, Foreigner - Foreigner and Foreigner -4, Eagles - Hotel California all finely mastered discs and my favorite of all time Dire Straits -BIA 20th Anniversary Ed. Amazing surround sound. I also have the The Police DTS disc.

waxwing1

Looking forward to seeing the Eagles in July at Summerfest in Milwaukee. Was hoping to find a DVD Audio of them. Dire Straits would be great too. Frankly, most of what you've both listed sounds great. Unfortunately, sellers have wised up and the eBay and Amazon used prices are through the rough. I'll keep looking and perhaps I'll get luck.

musty hustla

That Grover Washington track is amazing but the dvd-audio version of winelight is way out of my price range. I've been looking for some smooth jazz or salsa, but nothing is less than <$20.

The other downside is I'm not a classic rock fan. I can take only so many guitar solos.

EDIT: I wish Acura would allow us to put mp3s on the HDD. I have nothing on mine.

de-pro

you got quite a collection

deepsouth

Thank you and I forgot to add REM - The Best of ... DVD-A which sounds wonderful in surround sound.

My only concern is the long term use of the discs in the car. I have only one copy of each and since they can't be backed up, if the discs get scratched or get cooked in the southern heat, I don't think I will be able to find these easily or afford the high replacement cost.

It would have been nice if Panasonic ELS had included support for SuperAudio CD as well since their universal DVD players have supported both formats. Compared to the crappy XM, even the local AM stations sound far better on the ELS!

hawkeye62

I have Dizzy Gillespie - Matrix, Cannon Ball Adderley - Something Else, John Coltrane - Blue Train, David Diggs - E-Klek-Trix, Ellis Marsalis - ruminations in new york, Beethoven - Sym No 5 Sir Adrian Boult, Vivaldi - Six Flute Concerti Op 5 Cologne Chamber Orch, all DVD-A.

I wish I had a dozen more, maybe some country.

Regards, Jim

saxman48

OK, Jim, now you have my interest piqued. I, too, like the ELS system, and I'm a real Coltrane fan! The RDX is my wife's but I might have to pick up Blue Train on DVD-A. Kinda expensive ($35 on Amazon) but would be great on the road trips while my wife is sleeping. Btw, the Real Jazz channel is what sold me on XM.

wizardjjr

Amon Tobin's Chaos Theory Splinter Cell DVD Audio is probably the best use of DVD Audio I have ever heard. He really takes it to the next level with effects and panning. I highly recommend this album if you can get your hands on it. It is a must have.

Colorado Guy AF Ret.

I think the ELS system is pretty amazing IF you are using DVD-A music, of course. The Beatles "Love" DVD-A is hearing them like never before!
It came with the CD also. OK....but, not the same. The demo DVD-A really let's us hear what it's all about.....and yes, it's too bad that this music system died out fairly quickly after it was developed.....and finding discs is difficult and many of the really good ones are way too pricey. I'm still amazed that Acura is still using ELS in some of it's new vehicles just coming out.
It will still be in the new MDX...I think it's in the RLX....and of course still in the '14 RDX.

weather

I have one from Emmylou Harris (Director's cut) and it is really good. When I want to showcase the ELS system, this DVD usually seals the deal *lol*

Sose

Any good sites other than Amazon for some DVD-A discs?

hawkeye62

I love EmmyLou! Thanks for the tip.

Regards, Jim

hawkeye62

Check out Best Buy.

Regards, Jim

oblio98

For those who are fans of the group YES, their classic album "Close to the Edge" was released in a CD/DVD-A package last November, and you should be able to find it at a sub-$20 price from Best Buy, Amazon, etc.

In a few months, their YES ALBUM will also be released as a CD/DVD-A. Most of you have heard "I've Seen All Good People/Your Move" from this album, and it will sound awesome in the ELS system on DVD-A.

Type X

Only album stored for me is



Yeezus.

kviscontini

I'm getting an not supported error when trying to play DVD-A (Pink Flloyd) in 2013 RDX - any ideas how to correct this? I have the DVD-A that came with the car - sounds great!

oblio98

There are no (legit) DVD-Audio discs from Pink Floyd. There are 5.1 DVD-V's from both the IMMERSION box sets and from Pink Floyd.com. These are DVD's but they are not DVD-Audios, so the ELS system will not read them.

That's one of the downsides of the ELS system is that it will not play the audio from a DVD, even if it's DTS or Dolby Digital.

samiam_68

Where did you get the Acura sampler DVD? My 15 did not come with one.

kviscontini

The sampler came with my 2013 RDX - awesome sound!!