I’d like to start by thanking you all for your encouragement and messages. The milestone of 100 albums tested (including 4 singles) has just been reached, representing 583 versions analyzed across a diversity of media ranging from 8-track cartridges, cassette, vinyl, digital CD, DVD, Bluray, SACD, DAT and streaming media (Qobuz, Tidal, Apple, Amazon). WithContinue reading “100 albums (included 4 singles), 583 editions reviewed, the complete list …”
Tag Archives: Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon 50th Anniversary, CD , Blu-ray and vinyl available individually
The 50th anniversary edition of Pink Floyd’s iconic album, The Dark Side Of The Moon, was only available in an intricately designed box set. This commemorative collection presents the album in several formats: vinyl, CD and Blu-ray with a captivating Dolby TrueHD Atmos track. In addition, fans of the legendary band will be delighted toContinue reading “Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon 50th Anniversary, CD , Blu-ray and vinyl available individually”
Blu-ray “pure” audio: a format for the future?
Today, streaming services are the main source of audio listening.With high-resolution versions up to 24-bit 192 kHz, it’s possible to enjoy music of the highest quality.Streaming also offers the Dolby Atmos format, but this time with Dolby codecs that greatly reduce bit rates, such as Dolby digital plus, which offers a bit rate of 768Continue reading “Blu-ray “pure” audio: a format for the future?”
82 albums or singles, 504 editions reviewed …
The milestone of 500 tested versions has been passed since the creation of this blog, 504 to be precise, thank you all for your encouragement.These 504 versions are distributed in 78 albums and 4 singles.The types of supports have been enlarged with in addition to the supports CD, DVD, Bluray, SACD, vinyl, cassette, DAT, streaming,Continue reading “82 albums or singles, 504 editions reviewed …”
Vinyle & Audio : n.18 May/June 2023
Issue 18 of Vinyl & Audio is now available (here): This issue 18 of Vinyl & Audio includes the test of Michael Jackson’s album Thriller for which I collaborated with Jean Razzaroli. You can also find detailed reviews of The Dark Side Of The Moon and Thriller on MagicVinylDigital.net.
Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon (Live at Wembley) 1974- 50th anniversary – Review (Test : BOX, vinyl, CD and Qobuz Hi-Res)
Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon (Live at Wembley)” album was recorded in 1974, and is available for the first time on vinyl, either on its own or as part of the 50th anniversary box set which also includes the CD. This concert album only includes tracks from “The Dark Side of theContinue reading “Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon (Live at Wembley) 1974- 50th anniversary – Review (Test : BOX, vinyl, CD and Qobuz Hi-Res)”
Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon – Review updated with 50th anniversary BOX and streaming (CD, DVD, Blu-ray, Vinyl – Stereo, 4.0, 5.1, Dolby Atmos)
After the unpacking of the 50th anniversary box (Youtube), here is the comparison of the 2023 versions: vinyl, CD, DVD stereo (24 bits 48 kHz) and 5.1, Bluray Stereo (24 bits 192 kHz), 5.1 (24 bits 96 kHz) and Dolby Atmos. With in addition the Qobuz Hi-Res version (24 bits 192 kHz) and the TidalContinue reading “Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon – Review updated with 50th anniversary BOX and streaming (CD, DVD, Blu-ray, Vinyl – Stereo, 4.0, 5.1, Dolby Atmos)”
Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon – 50th Anniversary Unboxing
After the review of 21 versions of the album, and while waiting for the review of the 50th Anniversary version, here is the video of the box set.
Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon – Review – updated with 50th anniversary Printed Art on Clear vinyl ( Box, CD, DVD, SACD, Cassette, 8 track, Blu-ray, Vinyl, Qobuz Hi-Res – Stereo, quadraphonic, 4.0, 5.1, Dolby Atmos – 31 versions)
“The Dark Side of the Moon” album by Pink Floyd was recorded between 1972 and 1973, mostly at Abbey Road Studios in London, with sound engineer Alan Parsons. The band members used innovative recording techniques to create unique sound effects, such as the use of tape loops and various echo and reverb effects. They alsoContinue reading “Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon – Review – updated with 50th anniversary Printed Art on Clear vinyl ( Box, CD, DVD, SACD, Cassette, 8 track, Blu-ray, Vinyl, Qobuz Hi-Res – Stereo, quadraphonic, 4.0, 5.1, Dolby Atmos – 31 versions)”
70 albums or singles, 425 editions reviewed …
For this beginning of the year, here is a compilation of all the reviews 70 albums (including 3 singles) and 425 releases that have been tested. The information provided in this index will allow you to get an idea of how different versions of the same album sound. Many media have been tested: Vinyl (114),Continue reading “70 albums or singles, 425 editions reviewed …”