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,Continue reading “The best albums tested in 2024 in all digital, analog and spatial sound (Atmos) formats.”
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Is MOFI definitely the best SACD and vinyl edition for the Mariah Carey – Merry Christmas album? Review – (Test: SACD, vinyl, MOFI UltraDisc One-Step and 45rpm, streaming, from stereo to Atmos)
Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas album, released in 1994, features a mix of classic and original Christmas songs, including “All I Want for Christmas Is You”. For its 30th anniversary, several new editions have been reviewed. Are the MOFI SACD and vinyl versions the new benchmarks? This is also an opportunity to compare the quality of the 3 MOFI formats for the same album (SACD, vinyl record UltraDisc One-Step, vinyl record 45 rpm). While the Tidal Dolby Atmos edition surprised with its spatial mix.
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
The audio blu-ray is produced as an audiophile format with the latest Tears For Fears album – Songs for a Nervous Planet – Review (Test: Tidal Max, Tidal Atmos, Bluray: stereo, Steven Wilson stereo mix, DTS HDMA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos TrueHD, and vinyls 2LP and 3 LP)
Tears For Fears’ “Songs for a Nervous Planet” is their first official live album, released on October 25, 2024. This album includes not only live recordings from their “The Tipping Point Tour”, but also four new studio tracks. Recorded at Sterling Sound Studio with mastering engineer Ted Jensen , the album features live performances ofContinue reading “The audio blu-ray is produced as an audiophile format with the latest Tears For Fears album – Songs for a Nervous Planet – Review (Test: Tidal Max, Tidal Atmos, Bluray: stereo, Steven Wilson stereo mix, DTS HDMA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos TrueHD, and vinyls 2LP and 3 LP)”
Paris Audio Video Show 2024 – part2 (PAVS) on Youtube
On October 26 and 27, 2024, the Palais des congès in Paris will host the Paris Audio Video Show 2024 (PAVS 2024). A second part with high-end turntables, amplifiers, sources and loudspeakers. This second part completes the first with the other stands visited during the PAVS. Yamaha celebrated its 70th anniversary with an exhibition ofContinue reading “Paris Audio Video Show 2024 – part2 (PAVS) on Youtube”
Paris Audio Video Show 2024 (PAVS) on Youtube
On October 26 and 27, 2024, the Palais des congès in Paris will host the Paris Audio Video Show 2024 (PAVS 2024).PAVS this year includes a section dedicated to Music-DJ-Light. With exclusive listening to the music from the film “Le Grand Bleu” remixed in Dolby Atmos by Eric Serra, presented in Master Dolby Atmos (ADM)Continue reading “Paris Audio Video Show 2024 (PAVS) on Youtube”
Paris Audio Video Show 2024, first short on Youtube
While we wait for the full video from the show, here’s a sneak preview with shorts on Youtube.
Paris Audio Video Show (PAVS) 2024, most important event dedicated to High-Fidelity, welcomes Eric Serra and the music of The Big Blue (Le Grand Bleu) in Dolby Atmos for the first time
on October 26 and 27.
Mylene Farmer – Nevermore (Live) – Review – (Test: Tidal Max and Dolby Atmos, CD, Red vinyl record, blu-ray stereo and DTS HDMA 7.1, blu-ray UHD 4K Dolby Atmos TrueHD, USB Key)
As Mylène Farmer wraps up her Nevermore tour with the final 3 concerts. Her concert album, released on September 27, is a celebration of her 2023 stadium tour, which drew over 700,000 fans. Including classics such as “Libertine” and “Désenchantée”, as well as tracks from her latest album “L’emprise”, “Nevermore” offers an immersive experience intoContinue reading “Mylene Farmer – Nevermore (Live) – Review – (Test: Tidal Max and Dolby Atmos, CD, Red vinyl record, blu-ray stereo and DTS HDMA 7.1, blu-ray UHD 4K Dolby Atmos TrueHD, USB Key)”
Bruce Springsteen – Born In The U.S.A. – Review – (Test: Japanese vinyl, 2024 remastered, CD and streaming) Should you buy remastered vinyl records?
40 years ago, Bruce Springsteen released his album “Born in the U.S.A.”, which catapulted him to mega stardom. For his 40th birthday, the album is being re-released in a special remastered edition on red vinyl.
This album begs the question: should I buy a remastered vinyl edition?