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Muse – The Wow! Signal – Reviewed – Digital vs Vinyl record vs Dolby Atmos, which is the best edition?

Muse The Wow! Signal is the tenth studio album by the British rock band Muse. Conceived as a concept album, it revolves around the themes of cosmic mystery, extraterrestrial intelligence, and human connections, drawing inspiration from the famous 1977 radio astronomy event known as the Wow! Signal. The album continues in Muse s signature style,Continue reading “Muse – The Wow! Signal – Reviewed – Digital vs Vinyl record vs Dolby Atmos, which is the best edition?”

Sting – The Night Watch (Live at the Rijksmuseum) – Music in the atmosphere of a museum – Reviewed (stereo vs Dolby Atmos), with immersive 3D visualization video

With The Night Watch (Live at the Rijksmuseum), Sting delivers an intimate live album recorded in the heart of Amsterdam’s famous Rijksmuseum as part of the Sounds Like Art project. Accompanied by guitarist Dominic Miller, he revisits a selection of iconic tracks from his career, blending classics from The Police with solo hits. The recordingContinue reading “Sting – The Night Watch (Live at the Rijksmuseum) – Music in the atmosphere of a museum – Reviewed (stereo vs Dolby Atmos), with immersive 3D visualization video”

Oscar Peterson Trio At Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, The Complete Recording- Jazz sacrificed to the loudness war: the end of high-quality jazz editions? – Review (SHM-CD, vinyl record, vs streaming high resolution 24/192)

At Baker’s Keyboard Lounge is a live album by the Oscar Peterson Trio, released in 2026 by Verve Records. It brings together previously unreleased recordings made in August 1960 at Detroit’s legendary Baker’s Keyboard Lounge. The trio Oscar Peterson on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Ed Thigpen on drums delivers performances of remarkable intensityContinue reading “Oscar Peterson Trio At Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, The Complete Recording- Jazz sacrificed to the loudness war: the end of high-quality jazz editions? – Review (SHM-CD, vinyl record, vs streaming high resolution 24/192)”

Randy Newman and Taylor Swift – Toy Story 5 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Reviewed (stereo vs Dolby Atmos)

The Toy Story 5 soundtrack album is composed by Randy Newman and released by Walt Disney Records. It mainly features the instrumental score that accompanies the film’s key moments. The album also includes the original song “I Knew It, I Knew You“, performed by Taylor Swift. Written and produced by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff,Continue reading “Randy Newman and Taylor Swift – Toy Story 5 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Reviewed (stereo vs Dolby Atmos)”

Pink Floyd – 8-Tracks – A benchmark to follow for future Pink Floyd vinyl releases? – Review (CD vs Vinyl record vs Streaming high resolution)

8-Track is a new compilation dedicated to Pink Floyd, focusing on their most iconic era.Curated with care by Steven Wilson, it offers a concise selection of the band s essential tracks.The album stands out for its smooth sequencing, designed to create a coherent listening experience. It notably includes the full version of Pigs on theContinue reading “Pink Floyd – 8-Tracks – A benchmark to follow for future Pink Floyd vinyl releases? – Review (CD vs Vinyl record vs Streaming high resolution)”

HIGH END Vienna 2026: Exceptional Systems and the Best Sound of the Show

This year, in 2026, the high End Show is taking place in Vienna (after Munich).The event runs over four days and features more than 500 Hi-Fi and High-End brands showcased across a lots of listening rooms. I invite you to take a video tour of the show, complete with the authentic sounds of the event.Continue reading “HIGH END Vienna 2026: Exceptional Systems and the Best Sound of the Show”

Paul McCartney – The Boys of Dungeon Lane – Reviewed (stereo vs Dolby Atmos), Included a new 3d immersive video rendering

The Boys of Dungeon Lane by Paul McCartney is an autobiographical work inspired by his childhood in Liverpool. Across fourteen tracks, he reflects on his memories, youthful friendships, and the passage of time. Musically, the album blends melodic pop, rock, intimate ballads, and psychedelic influences. Songs such as Days We Left Behind and Mountain TopContinue reading “Paul McCartney – The Boys of Dungeon Lane – Reviewed (stereo vs Dolby Atmos), Included a new 3d immersive video rendering”

Lucas Garcia, Muramoto & Yu Nitahara – Nocturne – Reviewed (DXD 5.1.4, MKV Dolby Atmos TrueHD, DSD stereo and 5.1, PCM Highres) Included 3d immersive video rendering

Nocturne is a contemporary chamber music album bringing together Brazilian cellist Lucas Garcia Muramoto and Japanese pianist Yu Nitahara, featuring works by Hisatada Otaka and Andr Mehmari. Recorded at Est dio Monteverdi in Sao Paulo, in a natural acoustic environment surrounded by the Atlantic Forest, the project was captured and produced by sound engineer GustavoContinue reading “Lucas Garcia, Muramoto & Yu Nitahara – Nocturne – Reviewed (DXD 5.1.4, MKV Dolby Atmos TrueHD, DSD stereo and 5.1, PCM Highres) Included 3d immersive video rendering”