After taking us into the ocean depths with the legendary soundtrack of Le Grand Bleu (The Big Blue), Éric Serra shifts horizons and now propels us toward the stars. The first two tracks from his upcoming album “SPACE PROJEKT U.M.O.”, scheduled for release on 16 January 2026, already reveal a soundscape firmly oriented toward space,Continue reading “With the first two tracks of his new album SPACE PROJEKT U.M.O. , Éric Serra propels us into space with spatial audio – review (Stereo and Dolby Atmos)”
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Vivaldi – The Four Seasons – Review – Is mastering more important than the medium? (One Step vinyl record vs SACD vs CD vs Streaming)
This recording features the ensemble “Sonatori de la Gioiosa Marca,” specialized in the interpretation of the Italian Baroque repertoire, with the participation of violinist Giuliano Carmignola. The recording was made in March 1992 in the Church of San Vigilio in Col San Martino. Sound engineer Michael Seberich used a selection of Schoeps microphones (MK 21Continue reading “Vivaldi – The Four Seasons – Review – Is mastering more important than the medium? (One Step vinyl record vs SACD vs CD vs Streaming)”
Jean-Michel Jarre – Live In Bratislava – review updated – YouTube vs Blu-ray
Responding to strong reader demand, the YouTube version has now been added to the comparison. Although this online edition features a slightly reworked edit compared to the Blu-ray, with differences in shot selection, it still provides a highly relevant basis for analysis. Beyond the visual aspect, it is the concert’s audio track that draws particularContinue reading “Jean-Michel Jarre – Live In Bratislava – review updated – YouTube vs Blu-ray”
The Cranberries – No Need To Argue – When streaming services decide which version we have to listen to – Review -(CD, vinyl records, 2020 and 2025 remastered versions, Streaming Tidal stereo and Dolby Atmos)
No Need to Argue is the second studio album by The Cranberries, released in 1994. It represents a shift toward a darker and more emotional alternative rock compared to their debut album. The review of this album showed that the versions available on streaming platforms differed. That is what I invite you to observe in this review.
David Gilmour – The Luck and Strange Concerts – Review (Bluray stereo, DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 24 bits 96 kHz, Dolby Atmos TrueHD, Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)
The Luck and Strange Concerts is David Gilmour’s live album, released on October 17, 2025, and recorded during his tour of the same name. It features 23 tracks captured at various performances. Will the Blu-ray once again be the best edition?
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 authenticContinue reading “Paris Audio Video Show 2025 ( PAVS – High Fidelity and High End, October 25th to 27th, 2025)”
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, vinylContinue reading “182 reviews, 1082 editions tested, the complete list …”
Mark Knopfler – Sailing To Philadelphia – Review (CD, blu-ray, vinyl record, streaming, Tidal, Stereo to Dolby Atmos) – 25th anniversary
Sailing to Philadelphia, released in 2000, is Mark Knopfler’s second solo album following the end of Dire Straits.To celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025, a special edition was released, including a Dolby Atmos mix, an instrumental version, and a 2LP transparent vinyl.
So, what about this 25th-anniversary edition on Blu-ray and 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 CDContinue reading “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.”
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 placedContinue reading “Prince – Purple Rain – Review : After the standout Blu-ray Atmos release, the One Step vinyl defines a new level of excellence.”