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 …”

Daft Punk – Random Access Memories 10th anniversary – Review updated with spatial audio : Tidal Sony 360 RA, Apple Music Dolby Atmos

With its 9 new tracks and its 35 additional minutes, the 10th anniversary edition of Random Access Memory is very successful with an excellent vinyl version composed of 3 LP with booklet and poster.But, there is an additional surprise, the mixed versions in spatial audio presented in Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio (360RA)Continue reading “Daft Punk – Random Access Memories 10th anniversary – Review updated with spatial audio : Tidal Sony 360 RA, Apple Music Dolby Atmos”

Daft Punk – Random Access Memories – Review updated with 10th anniversary extended edition (LP vinyl, Qobuz, Tidal, Amazon, CD)

French electronic music group Daft Punk is celebrating 10 years since the release of their legendary album “Random Access Memories,” which won multiple Grammy Awards in 2014. To mark this special occasion, the band’s two members, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, are releasing an expanded anniversary edition of their latest album, entitled “Random AccessContinue reading “Daft Punk – Random Access Memories – Review updated with 10th anniversary extended edition (LP vinyl, Qobuz, Tidal, Amazon, CD)”

Ed Sheeran – – (Subtract) – Review (test : yellow vinyl, Qobuz Hi-Res and Tidal Dolby Atmos)

Ed Sheeran is back with his 5th studio album – (“Subtract”). Ed Sheeran is enjoying great success that began with his first album “+” (Plus), which included hit singles such as “The A Team” and “Lego House”.Since then, Sheeran has become one of the most popular and successful artists in the world, selling millions ofContinue reading “Ed Sheeran – – (Subtract) – Review (test : yellow vinyl, Qobuz Hi-Res and Tidal Dolby Atmos)”

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.

Depeche Mode – Memento Mori – Review (test : vinyl and Qobuz Hi-Res) – What is the quality of the vinyl master?

It’s a pleasure to see the electronic music group formed in 1980 again. The band enjoyed great success during the 1980s and 1990s, with singles such as ‘Just Can’t Get Enough’, ‘People Are People’, ‘Personal Jesus’ and ‘Enjoy the Silence’. They have sold over 100 million records worldwide. Depeche Mode is back with their 15thContinue reading “Depeche Mode – Memento Mori – Review (test : vinyl and Qobuz Hi-Res) – What is the quality of the vinyl master?”

Thomas Bangalter (ex Daft Punk) – Mythologies – Review (Test : Vinyl Box, Qobuz Hi-Res, Tidal Dolby Atmos)

After having made us dance with Daft Punk, Thomas Bangalter comes back for an original composition for the ballet of Angelin Preljocaj in classical music. This album has been interpreted by the Orchestre Nationale Bordeaux Aquitaine (Romain Dumas) with a sound capture realized with an array microphones “Minotaure 3D”. This capture immerses us totally inContinue reading “Thomas Bangalter (ex Daft Punk) – Mythologies – Review (Test : Vinyl Box, Qobuz Hi-Res, Tidal Dolby Atmos)”

Lana Del Rey – Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd – Review (Test : vinyl, white vinyl, Qobuz Hi-Res, Apple Dolby Atmos). What is the best colour for vinyl?

After the albums Blue Banisters and Chemtrails Over the Country Club released in 2021, Lana Del ray is back with a new album Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd. This is the 9th studio album of the singer Lana Del Rey which contains 16 tracks plus a little over 77 minutesContinue reading “Lana Del Rey – Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd – Review (Test : vinyl, white vinyl, Qobuz Hi-Res, Apple Dolby Atmos). What is the best colour for vinyl?”

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)”

Yes – Mirror To The Sky – First single “Cut from the Stars” Review (Qobuz Hi-Res, Apple Dolby Atmos)

Yes has had a long and successful career with many successful studio albums and memorable stage performances. Their 1983 album “90125” is often considered one of their most memorable albums, which produced hits like “Owner of a Lonely Heart”. After a break of a few years, the band started to release new albums again, withContinue reading “Yes – Mirror To The Sky – First single “Cut from the Stars” Review (Qobuz Hi-Res, Apple Dolby Atmos)”