Haewon Moon with Tsuyoshi Yamamoto – Midnight Sun – Review – (Test: SACD, vinyl record, Tidal MAX), 3 media, 3 different listening experiences

Haewon Moon‘s “Midnight Sun” album, in collaboration with Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, is a vocal jazz album released in 2024. The album features Haewon Moon’s soft, melodious voice, accompanied by the talented pianist Tsuyoshi Yamamoto. The album, recorded at Studio Tanta by the renowned Shunroku Hitani on November 27 and 28, 2023, features a meticulously crafted sound.Continue reading “Haewon Moon with Tsuyoshi Yamamoto – Midnight Sun – Review – (Test: SACD, vinyl record, Tidal MAX), 3 media, 3 different listening experiences”

Simon & Garfunkel – Bookends – Review – (Test: vinyl records, Vinyl MOFI, CDs, SACD MOFI, Streaming Tidal MAX) – Better rendering in analog or digital?

“Bookends” is the fourth studio album by American duo Simon & Garfunkel, released in 1968. The album is often considered one of the duo’s finest works, and has won critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and innovative production. The album is divided into two distinct parts. The first side of the album is a conceptualContinue reading “Simon & Garfunkel – Bookends – Review – (Test: vinyl records, Vinyl MOFI, CDs, SACD MOFI, Streaming Tidal MAX) – Better rendering in analog or digital?”

The evolution of mastering in 40 years with Ultravox – Lamen – Review from 1984 to 2024 (Test: vinyls , CD, Tidal deluxe, Tidal Atmos, Bluray stereo; Bluray DTS HDMA 5.1 and ATMOS)

“Lament” is the seventh studio album by British band Ultravox, released in 1984. This album signifies a profound evolution towards a more electronic and pop sound, while still embracing the band’s characteristic new wave elements. Among its tracks are some of the band’s most iconic songs, such as “Dancing with Tears in My Eyes”, “OneContinue reading “The evolution of mastering in 40 years with Ultravox – Lamen – Review from 1984 to 2024 (Test: vinyls , CD, Tidal deluxe, Tidal Atmos, Bluray stereo; Bluray DTS HDMA 5.1 and ATMOS)”

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

Anne Bisson Full live at the Paris Audio Video Show 2024 (PAVS) and the new album “THE ESSENTIALS” arrives in early 2025 .

On October 26 and 27, 2024, the Palais des congès in Paris will host the Paris Audio Video Show 2024 (PAVS 2024). Anne bisson offers us a live performance of music played with the Soulution 331 system and MAGICO loudspeakers on the Sound And Colors stand. Anne Bisson’s new album “THE ESSENTIALS” is scheduled forContinue reading “Anne Bisson Full live at the Paris Audio Video Show 2024 (PAVS) and the new album “THE ESSENTIALS” arrives in early 2025 .”

Jean-Michel Jarre – VERSAILLES 400 LIVE – Greatest live show – Review – (Test: Tidal Max vs vinyl record vs CD with NFC)

Jean-Michel Jarre, the iconic pioneer of electronic music, gave a stunning performance at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In front of more than 80,000 spectators at the Stade de France, he paid tribute to the legacy of French electronic music and passed the torch to a new generation of French artists.Continue reading “Jean-Michel Jarre – VERSAILLES 400 LIVE – Greatest live show – Review – (Test: Tidal Max vs vinyl record vs CD with NFC)”

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)”

Eric Clapton – To Save a Child – review updated with CD, bluray stereo and Dolby Atmos TrueHD, and vinyl record

After the streaming stereo and Dolby Atmos versions, the test is completed by physical supports in CD, bluray (stereo and Dolby Atmos) and vinyl record formats This is an opportunity to go upmarket in terms of rendering, in particular with the Dolby Atmos TrueHD version of the bluray, but also with a vinyl record thatContinue reading “Eric Clapton – To Save a Child – review updated with CD, bluray stereo and Dolby Atmos TrueHD, and vinyl record”

Miles Davis – Kind of blue – Review updated – 33 reviewed versions! – Part 3 (vinyl, CD, SACD, DVD, Streaming, mono, stereo, Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 RA reality Audio)

Here is the third part of the Mile Davis “Kind of Blue” album review , which now contains the following 33 versions: You can find samples from each version in high definition for listening and comparison, as well as all the measurements (weveform, spectrum, spectrogram, Dynamic Range…) HERE.

Miles Davis – Kind of blue – Review updated (part 2 – Analog Production, SACD, CD, Streaming, HDTT…)

Here is the second part of the Mile Davis “Kind of Blue” album review , which now contains the following 20 versions: You can find samples from each version in high definition for listening and comparison, as well as all the measurements (weveform, spectrum, spectrogram, Dynamic Range…) HERE.