World-renowned pianist Yuja Wang continues to captivate audiences with her latest album “The Vienna Recital”. Recorded during a recital in Vienna in 2022, this album features an eclectic selection of works, from complete sonatas by Beethoven and Scriabin to individual pieces by Albéniz and etudes by Ligeti and Glass. Wang’s technical mastery and profound interpretationContinue reading “Yuja Wang – The Vienna Recital – Review – (Test: Tidal MAX Flac, Tidal Dolby Atmos)”
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Pet Shop Boys – Nonetheless – Review – (Test: Clear vinyl record , Tidal MAX, Tidal Dolby Atmos, blu-ray stereo 24/96, blu-ray Dolby Atmos TrueHD lossless)
The Pet Shop Boys, the famous English synth-pop duo, have recently enriched their discography with the release of their fifteenth studio album, entitled “Nonetheless”. This opus, released on April 26, 2024, marks their longest interval between studio albums, succeeding 2020’s “Hotspot”. Produced by James Ford and recorded in his East London studio, “Nonetheless” was precededContinue reading “Pet Shop Boys – Nonetheless – Review – (Test: Clear vinyl record , Tidal MAX, Tidal Dolby Atmos, blu-ray stereo 24/96, blu-ray Dolby Atmos TrueHD lossless)”
HighEnd Munich 2024
The Munich HighEnd show opens its doors in two days, from May 9 to 12. This is largest Hi-FI show for top-class music reproduction, with over 550 exhibitors. This year, there will also be an immersive sound presentation with Steven Wilson, as well as a listening session for his latest album The Harmony Codex whichContinue reading “HighEnd Munich 2024”
Sia – Reasonable Woman – Review – (Test: Tidal MAX, Tidal Dolby Atmos)
Australian singer-songwriter Sia has enriched her discography with her tenth studio album, “Reasonable Woman”. Released on May 3, 2024, this album was preceded by singles such as “Gimme Love”, “Dance Alone” in collaboration with Kylie Minogue, and “Incredible” with Labrinth. The new album contains 15 songs. Does this album hold any pleasant surprises? For thisContinue reading “Sia – Reasonable Woman – Review – (Test: Tidal MAX, Tidal Dolby Atmos)”
Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism – Review – (Test: Tidal MAX 24 bits, Tidal Dolby Atmos)
Dua Lipa, the celebrated Anglo-Albanian singer, released her third studio album entitled “Radical Optimism” on May 3, 2024. The album marks her comeback after four years since the release of her acclaimed previous album, “Future Nostalgia”. With “Radical Optimism”, Dua Lipa explores new musical horizons, moving away from the disco sounds of “Future Nostalgia” toContinue reading “Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism – Review – (Test: Tidal MAX 24 bits, Tidal Dolby Atmos)”
Mark Knopfler – One Deep River – Review updated with Blu-ray Audio SDE Special Edition (Stereo 24 bits 192 kHz and Dolby TrueHD Atmos)
SDE is offering a Blu-ray edition of this album containing all 12 tracks plus 5 bonus tracks in PCM stereo formats (24-bit 96 kHz and 24-bit 192 kHz), plus the Dolby Atmos version encoded in Dolby Digital TrueHD, allowing you to benefit from a lossless format only available on this blu-ray. You can find ourContinue reading “Mark Knopfler – One Deep River – Review updated with Blu-ray Audio SDE Special Edition (Stereo 24 bits 192 kHz and Dolby TrueHD Atmos)”
Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon – Review updated with 50th anniversary collector’s edition Printed Art on Clear Vinyl
Pink Floyd’s 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition of “The Dark Side Of The Moon” on clear vinyl is a remarkable collector’s item. This limited edition includes a set of two 180-gram LPs, with a UV art print on the unengraved side of the discs. What makes this special edition so special is the combination of high-qualityContinue reading “Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon – Review updated with 50th anniversary collector’s edition Printed Art on Clear Vinyl”
Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon – Review – updated with 50th anniversary Printed Art on Clear vinyl ( Box, CD, DVD, SACD, Cassette, 8 track, Blu-ray, Vinyl, Qobuz Hi-Res – Stereo, quadraphonic, 4.0, 5.1, Dolby Atmos – 31 versions)
“The Dark Side of the Moon” album by Pink Floyd was recorded between 1972 and 1973, mostly at Abbey Road Studios in London, with sound engineer Alan Parsons. The band members used innovative recording techniques to create unique sound effects, such as the use of tape loops and various echo and reverb effects. They alsoContinue reading “Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon – Review – updated with 50th anniversary Printed Art on Clear vinyl ( Box, CD, DVD, SACD, Cassette, 8 track, Blu-ray, Vinyl, Qobuz Hi-Res – Stereo, quadraphonic, 4.0, 5.1, Dolby Atmos – 31 versions)”
Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department – The Anthology – Review – (Test: Vinyl record, Tidal MAX, Tidal Dolby Atmos), A Surprise Double Album With 15 Extra Tracks
For her 11th album, Taylor Swift, the 34-year-old singer, arrives with her new album “The Tortured Poets Department,” and brings a surprise to her fans with a version “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology” containing 15 extra tracks evening over 2 hours of music. It’s this surprise version that we’ll be reviewing. Which will beContinue reading “Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department – The Anthology – Review – (Test: Vinyl record, Tidal MAX, Tidal Dolby Atmos), A Surprise Double Album With 15 Extra Tracks”
Mark Knopfler – One Deep River – Review – (Test: BOX Vinyl record, CD, Tidal MAX, Tidal Dolby Atmos, Blu-ray PCM 24-192 and Dolby Atmos TrueHD)
Mark Knopfler has released his tenth solo studio album “One Deep River” on April 12, 2024, this new album will contain 12 songs. The new album was recorded at his British Grove studios in London, a studio designed to bring together the best analog and digital technologies. The album is also available as a deluxeContinue reading “Mark Knopfler – One Deep River – Review – (Test: BOX Vinyl record, CD, Tidal MAX, Tidal Dolby Atmos, Blu-ray PCM 24-192 and Dolby Atmos TrueHD)”