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.
Dolby Atmos vs Sony 360 RA Reality Audio, spatial sound, which is the winner?
It’s the clash of the Titans: on one side, Sony, with its well-stocked record company, wants to impose its 360 Reality Audio spatial audio format; on the other, Dolby, creator of the Dolby Atmos format for cinema, Blu-ray, UHD and streaming.Which of the two formats will dominate? But before we look at these two formats,Continue reading “Dolby Atmos vs Sony 360 RA Reality Audio, spatial sound, which is the winner?”
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 Cure – Songs Of A Lost World – Review – (Test : Streaming stereo and Dolby Atmos, Vinyl Half Speed, CD, Blu-ray stereo and Dolby Atmos TrueHD), is the blu-ray the best version of this album?
Emblematic band The Cure presents us with their new album entitled “Songs of A Lost World”, after a 16-year hiatus without new music. This album contains 8 songs available on all media including streming (Stereo and Dolby Atmos), vinyl disc including a high-quality vinyl edition (Abbey Road half-speed master on double-layer 180 g black organicContinue reading “The Cure – Songs Of A Lost World – Review – (Test : Streaming stereo and Dolby Atmos, Vinyl Half Speed, CD, Blu-ray stereo and Dolby Atmos TrueHD), is the blu-ray the best version of this album?”
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)”
Coldplay – Moon Music – Review – (Test: Tidal Max and Dolby Atmos, Translucent yellow vinyl record, CD)
Coldplay continue to explore the musical universe with their latest album “Moon Music”, an ambitious follow-up to their “Music of the Spheres” project. Featuring tracks such as “Jupiter” and “Aeterna”, the album offers an intergalactic sonic experience, blending celestial orchestrations and introspective piano melodies. With artistic collaborations including Little Simz and Burna Boy, Coldplay invitesContinue reading “Coldplay – Moon Music – Review – (Test: Tidal Max and Dolby Atmos, Translucent yellow vinyl record, CD)”
The Cure, the first single “Alone” is available before the new album entitled “Songs of A Lost World”
Iconic band The Cure have announced the release of their new album entitled “Songs of A Lost World”, scheduled for November 1, 2024. This long-awaited album marks their return after a 16-year hiatus without new music. Fans can already pre-order the album, which will be available in several formats, including a high-quality vinyl edition (AbbeyContinue reading “The Cure, the first single “Alone” is available before the new album entitled “Songs of A Lost World””
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)”
David Gilmour – Luck and Strange – Review – (Test Blue sea vinyl record,blu-ray stereo and Dolby Atmos, Streaming stereo and Dolby Atmos), is it affected by the loudness war?
David Gilmour, guitarist and singer of Pink Floyd, presents his 5th solo album entitled “Luck and Strange”. The album, which marks his return after almost a decade, was recorded in various studios, including Gilmour’s Medina Studio in Hove and Mark Knopfler’s British Grove Studios in London. The album reflects an unexpected period of isolation dueContinue reading “David Gilmour – Luck and Strange – Review – (Test Blue sea vinyl record,blu-ray stereo and Dolby Atmos, Streaming stereo and Dolby Atmos), is it affected by the loudness war?”