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Prince – Purple Rain – Review, between loudness war impacting digital and vinyl reissues (included One Step limited release), is the bluray the ultimate Audiophile edition in stereo and Dolby Atmos?
Purple Rain is Prince’s sixth album, released in 1984, and also the soundtrack to the film of the same name. It marks the first official collaboration with his band The Revolution. The album blends rock, funk, pop and R&B with emotional and spiritual intensity It contains cult tracks such as “When Doves Cry”, “Let’s GoContinue reading “Prince – Purple Rain – Review, between loudness war impacting digital and vinyl reissues (included One Step limited release), is the bluray the ultimate Audiophile edition in stereo and Dolby Atmos?”
REQUESTS – Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio LIVE – A new audiophile reference? – Review – (Test: SACD, vinyl record part1, Amazon Music UltraHD), updated with Vinyl Part2
Jazz pianist Tsuyoshi Yamamoto and engineer Yoshihiko Kannari are renowned for their work in the 1970s with the legendary Japanese jazz label Three Blind Mice, which produced many world-renowned recordings, such as Midnight Sugar and Misty. The album was recorded live in a studio, in front of an audience, at ONKIO HAUS in Tokyo, whereContinue reading “REQUESTS – Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio LIVE – A new audiophile reference? – Review – (Test: SACD, vinyl record part1, Amazon Music UltraHD), updated with Vinyl Part2”
Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels? – When Mastering Makes All the Difference, good or bad? – Review – (comparison between Blu-ray Stereo PCM Hires, DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 and Dolby Atmos vs Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)
Who Believes In Angels? is a collaborative album by Elton John and Brandi Carlile, written and recorded in 20 days. The project features songs co-written by both artists, with long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin and Brandi both contributing lyrics. Production is handled by Andrew Watt, and supported by a world-class band of musicians including Chad Smith,Continue reading “Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels? – When Mastering Makes All the Difference, good or bad? – Review – (comparison between Blu-ray Stereo PCM Hires, DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 and Dolby Atmos vs Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)”
Miles Davis – Birth of the Blue: Is the Analog Productions SACD the Best Version?
It was already mentioned in the first part of the review, which covered both the vinyl record and the Amazon Music UltraHD streaming version. Now, here’s the highly anticipated update with the hybrid SACD, featuring both an SACD layer for high-resolution audio and a CD layer for compatibility with standard players. 👉 The full review,Continue reading “Miles Davis – Birth of the Blue: Is the Analog Productions SACD the Best Version?”
Eric Serra – Le Grand Bleu: Exclusive First Comparison of the Dolby Atmos ADM Master vs CD, Vinyl, and Tidal Dolby Atmos!
Exceptionally, for this test, we had the unique opportunity to compare the Dolby Atmos Master (ADM) with the Dolby Atmos streaming version, offering a precise vision of the sound quality and immersion offered by this technology.
Plongée dans le son immersif avec Éric Serra : Secrets du Dolby Atmos, remixage de Le Grand Bleu et de Le Cinquième Élément et l’avenir de la musique IA / Inside Éric Serra’s Immersive Sound World: Dolby Atmos Secrets, Remixing The Big Blue and The Fifth Element, and the Future of Music AI
Click here to access the English version Un grand merci à Éric Serra pour nous avoir accueillis dans son studio pour cette interview, organisée par David ‘Gaidz’ Terzian. Nous avons exploré ensemble le passage au Dolby Atmos, la présentation du studio, le remixage de la musique du film Le Grand Bleu en Dolby Atmos àContinue reading “Plongée dans le son immersif avec Éric Serra : Secrets du Dolby Atmos, remixage de Le Grand Bleu et de Le Cinquième Élément et l’avenir de la musique IA / Inside Éric Serra’s Immersive Sound World: Dolby Atmos Secrets, Remixing The Big Blue and The Fifth Element, and the Future of Music AI”
Steven Wilson – The overview – A true voyage into space music with Atmos – Review – (Test: blu-ray with tracks in stereo PCM, DTS HDMA 5.1, Dolby Atmos, streaming stereo and Atmos, and vinyl record)
“The Overview”, Steven Wilson’s eighth studio album, released on March 14, 2025. This concept album is inspired by the overview effect, an awareness observed in astronauts when they view the Earth from space. It consists of two 20-minute musical suites: “Objects Outlive Us” and “The Overview”. Musically, Steven Wilson incorporates influences from Pink Floyd, KingContinue reading “Steven Wilson – The overview – A true voyage into space music with Atmos – Review – (Test: blu-ray with tracks in stereo PCM, DTS HDMA 5.1, Dolby Atmos, streaming stereo and Atmos, and vinyl record)”
Au pays des Enfoirés, le spectacle de 2025 au profit des Restos du Cœur – Au pays des Enfoirés, the 2025 show benefiting Restos du Cœur
Les Enfoirés sont de retour avec le nouveau spectacle musical “Au pays des enfoirés” enregistré à Montpellier et disponible depuis le 9 mars après sa diffusion sur Tf1. Les Enfoirés are back with a new musical show, “Au pays des enfoirés”, recorded in Montpellier and available since March 9 after its broadcast on Tf1.
Miles Davis – Birth of the Blue – Review – (comparison : Analog Production vinyl record and hybrid SACD vs Digital Amazon UltraHD 24 bits 192 kHz)
Birth of the Blue is a special release from Analogue Productions, highlighting four tracks recorded in 1958 by Miles Davis’ legendary sextet during the same sessions as Kind of Blue (full review with 33 versions). These tracks, long overshadowed as compilation bonuses, now receive a dedicated audiophile edition. The album reflects the transition toward modalContinue reading “Miles Davis – Birth of the Blue – Review – (comparison : Analog Production vinyl record and hybrid SACD vs Digital Amazon UltraHD 24 bits 192 kHz)”