So I propose a different experience: rather than simply commenting on the listening experience, I will share with you recordings in DXD 24 bits 384 kHz made in various dream configurations : Phasemation PP-2000 EA-2000 PP-200 EA-220 CSPort Analog, Turntable TAT1 , AMG Giro MKII G9…
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Anne Bisson – Guilty Pleasures – Review (UHQCD vs Highres USB Card vs One Step vinyl record)
Anne Bisson, singer-songwriter, set out to select her Guilty Pleasures her most eclectic musical favorites, deeply rooted in her musical identity since childhood. Discover this acoustically driven album featuring great classics such as Wild Horses (The Rolling Stones), Harvest Moon (Neil Young), Comfortably Numb (Pink Floyd), In the Ghetto (Elvis Presley) and rediscover Les FeuillesContinue reading “Anne Bisson – Guilty Pleasures – Review (UHQCD vs Highres USB Card vs One Step vinyl record)”
Dire Straits – Making Movies – Review – (Test: vinyl record, MOFI, Abbey Road, CD, SACD, Streaming, stereo to Atmos)
Making Movies is the third studio album by Dire Straits, released in 1980, and marks a major turning point in the band’s career. Recorded in New York at the Power Station Studios and produced by Jimmy Iovine, the album adopts a more ambitious, cinematic approach. Mark Knopfler s songwriting gains depth and emotional weight, withContinue reading “Dire Straits – Making Movies – Review – (Test: vinyl record, MOFI, Abbey Road, CD, SACD, Streaming, stereo to Atmos)”
Al Foster – Live at Smoke – Review (Vinyl record, High Res 24 96 vs Dolby Atmos)
Live at Smoke is a live album recorded by jazz drummer Al Foster at the Smoke Jazz Club in New York. It features a high-level quartet composed of Chris Potter, Brad Mehldau, and Joe Martin. The recording faithfully captures the atmosphere of a jazz club, with a close and immersive sound. The repertoire blends jazzContinue reading “Al Foster – Live at Smoke – Review (Vinyl record, High Res 24 96 vs Dolby Atmos)”
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 asContinue reading “TOP 10 most popular albums of 2025”
Simple Minds – Once Upon A Time – Review for the 40th anniversary (Vinyl Record, CD, Blu-ray, DVD, Streaming, from 1985 to 2025, Stereo and 5.1 version)
Released in October 1985, Once Upon A Time marked a major turning point for Simple Minds, featuring a bigger, stadium-oriented sound while retaining their emotional depth. Produced by Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain, the album combines powerful rhythms, gospel-style backing vocals, and expansive keyboards. It achieved international success, reaching #1 in the UK and theContinue reading “Simple Minds – Once Upon A Time – Review for the 40th anniversary (Vinyl Record, CD, Blu-ray, DVD, Streaming, from 1985 to 2025, Stereo and 5.1 version)”
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 isContinue reading “Best Albums of 2025 reviewed in Digital, Analog, and Immersive (Dolby Atmos) Formats.”
Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary – the ultimate edition of this album? – Review (Vinyl, CD, SACD, Blu-ray, from 1975 to 2025, stereo, 4.0, 5.1 to Dolby Atmos)
Wish You Were Here is the ninth studio album by the British band Pink Floyd, released in 1975. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in early 1975, shortly after the massive success of The Dark Side of the Moon. The album delves into themes of absence, alienation, and disillusionment, particularly in the context ofContinue reading “Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary – the ultimate edition of this album? – Review (Vinyl, CD, SACD, Blu-ray, from 1975 to 2025, stereo, 4.0, 5.1 to Dolby Atmos)”
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)”
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 likeContinue reading “Michael Jackson – Dangerous – Questions about SACD? Answers from MOFI”