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.”
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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”
Brothers in Arms in 2025, 40 th anniversary : Which Format Delivers the Best Sound? CD, LP, Streaming, Blu-ray, SACD, Stereo to Atmos
“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”
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)”
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”