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.…
Michael Jackson’s albums Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, and Dangerous Now Available in Dolby Atmos – Review and 3D Video Visualization of Immersive Sound Spatialization
Now available in Dolby Atmos, the Dolby Atmos editions of the albums Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, and Dangerous have been reviewed alongside the other versions of these albums. You can find them directly through the links below: Michael Jackson – Off The Wall – Has the remastering lost the original spirit of the album?-…
Michael Jackson- Dangerous – Review updated with Dolby Atmos and Blu-spec CD2 (18 versions)
Find the full review including samples allowing comparison of these new versions, as well as all measurements, including the new 3D spatialization representation graph. This analysis puts the different editions of the album Dangerous into perspective by incorporating dynamic range (DR) and spatialization (SK/SP) measurements, as well as visualizations of soundstage occupancy. It also provides…
Multichannel and immersive: a new graphical representation of spatial sound
The goal of Magicvinyldigital.net is to provide album reviews across all formats, including immersive audio, based on both listening and technical measurements. Since March 2022, in order to better understand the spatialization of immersive albums, from 4.0 up to Dolby Atmos 9.1.6, a spatialization graph has been added to multichannel versions to better visualize how…
How to easily find Dolby Atmos albums?
Finding albums in Dolby Atmos is not an easy task. Indeed, streaming services generally do not offer filters to specifically search for Dolby Atmos content. It can even become quite complicated, especially with Tidal, where the same album may exist in multiple versions depending on quality (MAX, HIGH) or in Dolby Atmos. As a result,…
Happy New Year 2026! Bonne année 2026!
I wish you a sparkling, vibrant 2026 filled with music!May this new year rhyme with joy, health, and happiness.May it be an opportunity for beautiful musical discoveries, new artists, unexpected sounds, and melodies that make your heart beat and inspire you. A huge thank you to each and every one of you for your support,…
TOP 10 most popular albums of 2025
Here is the top 10 most popular album reviews of 2025. Notably, Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here enters the chart at number 6, following its recent review for its 50th anniversary. I would also like to sincerely thank you for your support and feedback throughout this year, and over the past five years as…
Best Albums of 2025 reviewed in Digital, Analog, and Immersive (Dolby Atmos) Formats.
Which albums delivered the best technical performance among those I tested on MagicVinylDigital.net in 2025? 2025 was a particularly rich year for album releases, both in terms of brand-new productions and anniversary editions. It was also marked by a noticeable increase in Blu-ray releases featuring Dolby Atmos versions, along with several high-quality stereo tracks.Below is…
Miles Davis – Kind of blue – Review updated (part 4 – add : Analog Production Speed corrected vinyl and blue vinyl records, CD Audionautes Recordings)
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 definition…
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 like…
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 authentic…
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, vinyl…
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 CD…
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 authentic…
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 placed…
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, giving…
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. Enjoy…
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 between…
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 for…
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 can…
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 try…
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…. Each…
Munich High End show 2025, the first videos
HelloAfter two days at the Munich High End Show 2025, I’m back with videos, photos and interviews.So here’s a first series of shorts to kick off this visit. You can follow me on my YouTube channel to keep up to date with new videos. IO Design ESD Acoustic one million of dollars audio system Fyne…
Vinyl succumbs to Loudness War: more than just collateral damage!
The vinyl record is an analog medium. How can it be affected by the loudness war? So what’s the impact?
Record Store Day – Disquaire Day – April 12 2025
As every year, Record Store Day – known in France as Disquaire Day – returns to shine a spotlight on independent record stores and celebrate the love of vinyl. This year’s event will take place on April 12, a special day when music lovers, collectors, and curious listeners come together for limited releases, exclusive reissues,…
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,…
Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, Roxy Music, Prince coming to blu-ray Audio Dolby Atmos. Blu-ray: The New Ultimate Standard for Audiophiles?
More than a year ago, article titled “Blu-ray “pure” audio: a format for the future?” raised the inquiry regarding whether Blu-ray represents the future format for audio..When is it today? For a start, announcements of forthcoming releases are on the increase, with flagship albums such as :Dire Straits – Brothers in ArmsElton John and Brandi…
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.
March 1, 1973: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, a legendary album that changed music history forever!
To celebrate the album’s 52nd anniversary, this is the perfect opportunity to rediscover this legendary album. Wondering which version to choose from among the 31 versions (Box, CD, DVD, SACD, Cassette, 8 track, Blu-ray, Vinyl, Qobuz Hi-Res – Stereo, quadraphonic, 4.0, 5.1, Dolby Atmos) carried out in the album review (link), I opted for the…
151 reviews, 844 editions tested, the complete list …
I’d like to start by thanking you all for your encouragement and messages since the creation of MagicVinylDigital just over 3 years ago. The milestone of 151 reviews, 151 albums tested (including 4 singles) has just been reached, representing 844 versions analyzed across a diversity of media ranging from 8-track cartridges, cassette, vinyl, digital CD,…
Studer J37 – A legendary tape recorder – How Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Daft Punk, Taylor Swift, Norah Jones… sound on this J37 recorder?
Today, we’re going to take a look at the Studer J37 tape recorder, a true legend in the world of tape recording. Find out how to use the Studer J37 used for this test, as well as all the video explanations on Youtube: The Studer J37 is the successor to the C37 and was Studer’s…
Happy New Year 2025! Bonne année 2025!
I wish you a happy and musical 2025. May this new year bring you joy, health and happiness.May you discover new music, new artists, new genres, new melodies that touch and inspire you.Thank you all for your support, your listening and your sharing. I look forward to seeing you on new musical adventures in 2025.…
The best albums tested in 2024 in all digital, analog and spatial sound (Atmos) formats.
I’m often asked which are the best albums I’ve tested from a technical point of view.So here’s a ranking of the best albums (without taking into account the artistic aspect) according to 3 categories: Digital, Analog and Dolby Atmos (TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus). Let’s start with the best album of 2024, in all categories,…
TOP 10 most popular albums of 2024
Here are the Top10 most popular reviews in 2024, Thank you all for your support and feedback. We can see that among the top 10 albums of 2024, 9 have a Dolby Atmos version like the top 10 albums of 2023. Dire Straits – On Every Street MOFI vinyl record 45 rpm SACD and CD…
Le concert de Mylène Farmer Nevermore disponible en video DVD, blu-ray, blu-ray UHD 4K (le test complet) / Mylène Farmer Nevermore concert available on video DVD, blu-ray, blu-ray UHD 4K (full review)
La vidéo du concert « Nevermore » de Mylène Farmer est disponible en DVD, Blu-ray et Blu-ray UHD 4k avec des bandes son stéréo haute résolution (24 bits 96 kHz) et DTS HDMA 7.1, ainsi que Dolby Atmos TrueHD. Cette comparaison met en évidence les différences de mixage entre les versions musicales et cinématographiques. Vous…
Tears For Fears album – Songs for a Nervous Planet – Review updated with vinyl records 2LP and 3 LP)
The “Songs for a Nervous Planet” album review has been updated with the 2 vinyl editions in 2LP and 3LP. You can find the full review here, and find out how the vinyl records stack up against the stereo versions, including the Steven Wilson version. Enjoy your listening
Ecoute immersive en Dolby Atmos de la musique Le Grand Bleu au Pathé Palace le 6 decembre – Immersive Dolby Atmos listening to Le Grand Bleu at Pathé Palace on December 6
Click here to access the English version Le 6 décembre, une écoute immersive de la musique “Le Grand Bleu” d’Eric Serra en Dolby Atmos est organisée au cinéma Pathé Palace à Paris. Nous avions pu découvrir des extraits lors du salon Paris Audio Vidéo Show fin octobre dans une salle home cinéma avec comme source…
Anne Bisson Full live at the Paris Audio Video Show 2024 (PAVS) and the new album “THE ESSENTIALS” arrives in early 2025 .
On October 26 and 27, 2024, the Palais des congès in Paris will host the Paris Audio Video Show 2024 (PAVS 2024). Anne bisson offers us a live performance of music played with the Soulution 331 system and MAGICO loudspeakers on the Sound And Colors stand. Anne Bisson’s new album “THE ESSENTIALS” is scheduled for…
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I am passionated by music, electronics and digital. I always try to get the best possible rendering of music.
After working on speakers, amps, preamps, DAC, it is important to find the best sources of music.
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