“Brothers in Arms” is the fifth studio album by Dire Straits and remains the band’s greatest commercial success, with over 30 million copies sold worldwide, including around 2 million in France. Released in May 1985, the album received a Grammy Award in 1986 for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, recognizing its outstanding sound quality. Pioneering forContinue reading “Brothers in Arms in 2025, 40 th anniversary : Which Format Delivers the Best Sound? CD, LP, Streaming, Blu-ray, SACD, Stereo to Atmos”
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Anna Lapwood – Firedove | Audiophile Journey: The Organ in Stereo & Dolby Atmos, Between Cathedral and Cinema (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Inception…)
With Firedove, Anna Lapwood takes the organ off the beaten path, blending sacred repertoire with cinematic inspiration.
This audiophile review explores an ambitious mix at the crossroads of tradition and epic storytelling.
Whether in high-resolution stereo or Dolby Atmos, the album delivers striking spatial depth.
Echoes of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and textures reminiscent of Inception can be heard throughout.
Lapwood’s powerful yet sensitive performance reimagines the classical organ for a new era.
Hi-res streaming or Dolby Atmos: this is a listening experience that demands full attention.
Miley Cyrus – Something Beautifull – Crushed by the Loudness War – Saved in Extremis by Dolby Atmos – Review – Vinyl record, Tidal max 24 bits 96 kHz and Dolby Atmos
After years of artistic and personal growth, Miley Cyrus takes a bold new step with Something Beautiful, her ninth studio album, released on May 30, 2025. This release is also accompanied by a film. Unfortunately, the album hasn’t escaped the infamous loudness war, which also affects the vinyl edition as collateral damage. However, the Dolby Atmos version redeems it — as you’ll hear through the different samples.
REQUESTS – Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio LIVE – updated with the part2 (vinyl record)
The SACD version, along with the Part 1 vinyl record featuring the first six tracks, was a truly delightful surprise—offering exceptional sound quality, rich musicality, and impressive dynamics. The Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio delivers yet another outstanding performance with this live recording, which beautifully captures the atmosphere and that elusive sense of “living music” that canContinue reading “REQUESTS – Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio LIVE – updated with the part2 (vinyl record)”
Pink Floyd – Live at Pompeii – MCMLXXII – now available in vinyl, bluray (stereo and Dolby Atmos) – Review – Comparison between – 2025 Mix from Steven Wilson, vinyl records, Bluray and streaming in various formats
Imagine Pink Floyd performing alone, in the sacred silence of Pompeii’s ancient ruins — no audience, just music, stone, and sky.
Live at Pompeii is more than a concert film; it’s a mystical journey into the creative heart of a legendary band.
With expanded editions and a stunning Dolby Atmos mix by Steven Wilson, this cult masterpiece has never felt so alive.
Anne Bisson – THE ESSENTIALS – Review updated with CD UHQ, High res digital master files 24 bits 96 kHz
The High End Munich Show (watch the videos) was a fantastic opportunity to meet talented artists such as Annet, Jerome Sabbagh, as well as Canadian singer and pianist Anne Bisson, who was there to present her latest album, The Essentials, now available in digital format. It was also the perfect occasion to discover and tryContinue reading “Anne Bisson – THE ESSENTIALS – Review updated with CD UHQ, High res digital master files 24 bits 96 kHz”
Western Electric from 1935 at High End Munich 2025: 90 years of history delivering an extraordinary sound
An unforgettable listening experience with a 1935 Western Electric horn system. Originally designed to sound the grand cinema halls, this historic masterpiece of audio engineering delivers an absolutely breathtaking realism. a sound system to discover!
Munich High-End Show 2025, The most beautiful turntables in the world
The most beautiful turntables in the world are also among the most expensive, with some reaching prices of over €170,000.
The Munich High-End Show offers a unique opportunity to see and hear these stunning turntables.
Munich High End Show 2025 – The sound secrets of 10 high-end systems explained by their creators
Here’s a new video in which I invite you to discover that behind every exceptional high-end audio system lies a sum of know-how, innovation and precise technical choices. At the Munich show, the manufacturers of ten high-end systems reveal in this video the behind-the-scenes aspects of their design: system topology, rigorous component selection, materials…. EachContinue reading “Munich High End Show 2025 – The sound secrets of 10 high-end systems explained by their creators”
Munich High End show 2025, the first videos
HelloAfter two days at the Munich High End Show 2025, I’m back with videos, photos and interviews.So here’s a first series of shorts to kick off this visit. You can follow me on my YouTube channel to keep up to date with new videos. IO Design ESD Acoustic one million of dollars audio system FyneContinue reading “Munich High End show 2025, the first videos”