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 providesContinue reading “Michael Jackson- Dangerous – Review updated with Dolby Atmos and Blu-spec CD2 (18 versions)”
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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 howContinue reading “Multichannel and immersive: a new graphical representation of spatial sound”
The Human League – Dare (Blu-ray Dolby Atmos)
Spatialization: ●●●●●●oooo (6.6) – Dynamique: ●●●oo (3.5) – Global: ●●●oo (3.5) This is the Dolby Atmos track from the Blu-ray, presented in Dolby Digital Plus. It is a Blu-ray Audio exclusive (SDE) that includes the following audio tracks: The new Dolby Atmos mix, created by John Barrett at Abbey Road Studios, delivers a immersive musicalContinue reading “The Human League – Dare (Blu-ray Dolby Atmos)”
The Human League – Dare – Review (Streaming vs SACD vs Bluray, stereo, DTS HDMA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos)
Dare is the third studio album by the British synth-pop group The Human League, released in 1981. Produced by Martin Rushent, it marked a shift toward a more pop-oriented and accessible sound after the departure of two founding members. The album features several major hits, including Don t You Want Me, which became a classicContinue reading “The Human League – Dare – Review (Streaming vs SACD vs Bluray, stereo, DTS HDMA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos)”
Stacey Kent – A Time For Love (Streaming Dolby Atmos)
Spatialization: ●●oooooooo (2) – Dynamique: ●●●oo (3.5) – Global: ●●●oo (3) This is the Tidal Dolby Atmos presented in Dolby Digital Plus (768 kbits/s) or AC-4. The Dolby Atmos version allows the full dynamic range of the album to be restored, but it offers an immersive mix that is almost entirely front-focused, and in someContinue reading “Stacey Kent – A Time For Love (Streaming Dolby Atmos)”
Stacey Kent – A Time for Love , Loudness War in Jazz? Full Review (Stereo MAX 24/96 vs Dolby Atmos)
Stacey Kent is an American jazz singer known for the clarity of her tone and the finesse of her interpretation. With over a billion streams worldwide, she has established herself as an artist capable of embodying every lyric with subtlety and depth. A Grammy-nominated performer and a frequent recipient of international awards, she enjoys significantContinue reading “Stacey Kent – A Time for Love , Loudness War in Jazz? Full Review (Stereo MAX 24/96 vs Dolby Atmos)”
Céline Dion Announces New Album for 2026 – First Single “Dansons” Reviewed (Stereo High-Res vs Dolby Atmos)
With Dansons, Céline Dion marks a significant return in her career: it is her first French-language track in nearly ten years, written by Jean-Jacques Goldman, a key figure behind her greatest successes. This collaboration directly reconnects with the legacy of the album D’eux (1995), while also fitting into a period of renewal after several yearsContinue reading “Céline Dion Announces New Album for 2026 – First Single “Dansons” Reviewed (Stereo High-Res vs Dolby Atmos)”
Céline Dion – S’il suffisait d’aimer – Review (CD, Vinyl Record, streaming Apple Music Stereo, Dolby Atmos, Amazon Music Sony 360RA Reality Audio)
S’il suffisait d’aimer is an album by Céline Dion released in 1998, primarily produced in collaboration with Jean-Jacques Goldman. It is rooted in French-language pop with a strong emotional and orchestral dimension. The album prominently showcases C line Dion s voice through simple and effective arrangements. It features several key tracks such as S’il suffisaitContinue reading “Céline Dion – S’il suffisait d’aimer – Review (CD, Vinyl Record, streaming Apple Music Stereo, Dolby Atmos, Amazon Music Sony 360RA Reality Audio)”
Céline Dion – S’il suffisait d’aimer (Streaming Sony 360RA Reality Audio)
Spatialization: ●●●●●ooooo (5.5) – Dynamique: ●●●●o (4.5) – Global: ●●●●o (4) This is the Amazon Music presented in Sony 360 RA (Reality Audio). A competitor to Dolby Atmos, Sony s 360 Reality Audio format is now mainly available on Amazon Music. Its spatial rendering remains somewhat different from Dolby Atmos, offering a very pleasant experienceContinue reading “Céline Dion – S’il suffisait d’aimer (Streaming Sony 360RA Reality Audio)”
Andre Mehmari – Invisible Cities – Part One (Steaming Dolby Atmos)
Spatialization: ●●●●●●●●●o (8.8) – Dynamique: ●●●●o (4.5) – Global: ●●●●o (4) Presentation This is the Tidal Dolby Atmos presented in Dolby Digital Plus or AC-4 (link). We find here the same spirit as in the album Invisible Cities: Part Two, with a fully immersive musical experience. The 5.0.4 recording provides a very natural rendering, alongContinue reading “Andre Mehmari – Invisible Cities – Part One (Steaming Dolby Atmos)”