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Qobuz adds the audiophile formats DSD and DXD
Qobuz now offers downloads for the audiophile formats DSD and DXD.The DSD format on offer is DSD64 (2.8 MHz), which corresponds to the version used for SACD.DXD is a more recent format offering 24-bit PCM at 352.8 kHz, and is a superior reference format to DSD64. It is used for very high-resolution processing of formatsContinue reading “Qobuz adds the audiophile formats DSD and DXD”
Eric Clapton – To Save a Child – review updated with CD, bluray stereo and Dolby Atmos TrueHD, and vinyl record
After the streaming stereo and Dolby Atmos versions, the test is completed by physical supports in CD, bluray (stereo and Dolby Atmos) and vinyl record formats This is an opportunity to go upmarket in terms of rendering, in particular with the Dolby Atmos TrueHD version of the bluray, but also with a vinyl record thatContinue reading “Eric Clapton – To Save a Child – review updated with CD, bluray stereo and Dolby Atmos TrueHD, and vinyl record”
Miles Davis – Kind of blue – Review updated – 33 reviewed versions! – Part 3 (vinyl, CD, SACD, DVD, Streaming, mono, stereo, Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 RA reality Audio)
Here is the third part of the Mile Davis “Kind of Blue” album review , which now contains the following 33 versions: You can find samples from each version in high definition for listening and comparison, as well as all the measurements (weveform, spectrum, spectrogram, Dynamic Range…) HERE.
Miles Davis – Kind of blue – Review updated (part 2 – Analog Production, SACD, CD, Streaming, HDTT…)
Here is the second part of the Mile Davis “Kind of Blue” album review , which now contains the following 20 versions: You can find samples from each version in high definition for listening and comparison, as well as all the measurements (weveform, spectrum, spectrogram, Dynamic Range…) HERE.
Tidal stops support of MQA and Sony 360 RA (Reality Audio)!
From July 24, Tidal will be abandoning the MQA format altogether, which is no surprise since the migration to FLAC format has already been underway for several months.The surprise comes from the abandonment of Sony 360 Reality Audio in favor of Dolby Atmos. The 360 RA format is more difficult to process, as few devicesContinue reading “Tidal stops support of MQA and Sony 360 RA (Reality Audio)!”
Pink Floyd – Animals – Review of the blu-ray 2024 in Dolby Atmos TrueHD, 5.1, stereo
Pink Floyd’s famous Animals album was released as a CD, DVD and Blu-ray box set in 2022, with the 2018 stereo and 5.1 remixes tested with the original versions.On May 17, 2024, a blu-ray audio edition is released, containing the original and 2018 stereo mixes, the 5.1 version and, above all, the new Dolby AtmosContinue reading “Pink Floyd – Animals – Review of the blu-ray 2024 in Dolby Atmos TrueHD, 5.1, stereo”
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”
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”