Here is the fourth part of the review dedicated Miles Davis “Kind of Blue”, which now contains the following 36 versions including the new versions from Analog Production Speed corrected vinyl (Ed34) , Analog Production Speed corrected blue vinyl (Ed35) and CD Audionautes Recordings (Ed36): You can find samples from each version in high definitionContinue reading “Miles Davis – Kind of blue – Review updated (part 4 – add : Analog Production Speed corrected vinyl and blue vinyl records, CD Audionautes Recordings)”
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Michael Jackson – Dangerous – Questions about SACD? Answers from MOFI
Following the analysis of the album Dangerous “Michael Jackson – Dangerous: Is the MOFI Edition (SACD, vinyl record) Magnificent or Disappointing?” (link), I sent an email to MOFI (MFSL : Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab) to request some explanations. After exchanges, Bridget Citro Davis (COO & Co-owner) put me in touch with Krieg Wunderlich.I would likeContinue reading “Michael Jackson – Dangerous – Questions about SACD? Answers from MOFI”
Paris Audio Video Show 2025 ( PAVS – High Fidelity and High End, October 25th to 27th, 2025)
The Paris Audio Video Show (PAVS) is taking place at the Palais des Congrès, Porte Maillot in Paris. The event runs over three days and brings together more than 100 hi-fi, high-end, and audio-video brands across over 30 listening rooms. I invite you to take a video tour of the show, complete with the authenticContinue reading “Paris Audio Video Show 2025 ( PAVS – High Fidelity and High End, October 25th to 27th, 2025)”
182 reviews, 1082 editions tested, the complete list …
Here’s a new milestone for MagicVinylDigital.net, with over 1,000 versions tested across 182 album reviews. I would like to thank you especially for the support and encouragement you’ve been sending me regularly for more than three years now. These 1,082 analyzed versions are distributed across a wide variety of media, including 8-track cartridges, cassette, vinylContinue reading “182 reviews, 1082 editions tested, the complete list …”
Phil Collins – No Jacket Required –Review updated with the 1985 CD edition, which was favored at the time of release. And a video on the Dolby Atmos mix by Steven Wilson.
Here is a more in-depth update to the review, this time with the inclusion of the 1985 CD edition. At the time of the initial test, I had not yet received this version, and I must admit I was wondering about the lineage of the 2019 CD edition. Listening to and analyzing this 1985 CDContinue reading “Phil Collins – No Jacket Required –Review updated with the 1985 CD edition, which was favored at the time of release. And a video on the Dolby Atmos mix by Steven Wilson.”
Salon Haute Fidélité 2025 PARIS (High Fidelity and High End Paris 2025 Show)
This year, in 2025, the High-Fidelity Show is taking place in Paris, at Tour Cœur Défense, on the 23rd and 24th floors.The event runs over two days and features more than 80 Hi-Fi and High-End brands showcased across 28 listening rooms.I invite you to take a video tour of the show, complete with the authenticContinue reading “Salon Haute Fidélité 2025 PARIS (High Fidelity and High End Paris 2025 Show)”
Prince – Purple Rain – Review : After the standout Blu-ray Atmos release, the One Step vinyl defines a new level of excellence.
Over the years and through various reissues, one might wonder whether it is still possible to further improve the sound quality of this album. Following a particularly successful Blu-ray edition, featuring a Dolby Atmos mix in Dolby Digital TrueHD format, a new vinyl edition is now available. For this reissue, the focus has been placedContinue reading “Prince – Purple Rain – Review : After the standout Blu-ray Atmos release, the One Step vinyl defines a new level of excellence.”
A wave of anniversary albums expected by the end of the year, also available on Blu-ray !
I regularly talk to you about Blu-ray releases (link), and this year’s end is shaping up to be particularly rich. Many classic albums are returning to the spotlight through highly anticipated anniversary editions. These reissues go beyond a simple facelift: they also offer Blu-ray versions with immersive audio experiences thanks to Dolby Atmos tracks, givingContinue reading “A wave of anniversary albums expected by the end of the year, also available on Blu-ray !”
Some hi-fi and audiophile magazines for summer 2025
Summer is always a good time to discover new magazines, so here’s a list of a few in English, German and French.You can also find all the album reviews here (list of 151 reviews, 844 editions tested), or the reports here. Don’t hesitate to use the search box on every page of the site. EnjoyContinue reading “Some hi-fi and audiophile magazines for summer 2025”
Michael Jackson- Dangerous – Review (LPs, CDs, Streaming, DAT, 1991 to 2021) – updated with MOFI SACD, CD and vinyl record 2025
Following our in-depth technical test of the MOFI SACD and vinyl editions (link to complete analysis), we are updating our comparative study of Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous” album. This review (link) now brings together 16 versions analyzed according to our evaluation protocol, covering all available formats (CD, vinyl, SACD, streaming, cassette, DAT) and reissues released betweenContinue reading “Michael Jackson- Dangerous – Review (LPs, CDs, Streaming, DAT, 1991 to 2021) – updated with MOFI SACD, CD and vinyl record 2025”