Michael Jackson – BAD (Streaming Dolby Atmos)

Spatialization SP: ●●●●●●oooo (6.1) , SK: ●●●●●ooooo (5.5) – Dynamique: ●●●●● (5) – Global: ●●●●o (4.5) Presentation This is the Tidal Dolby Atmos presented in Dolby Digital Plus (768 kbits/s) (link). The Dolby Atmos version features a completely new mix that stands out for its remarkable use of the immersive sound field, distributing instruments, music,Continue reading “Michael Jackson – BAD (Streaming Dolby Atmos)”

Pink Floyd – Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena – The legendary Bootleg – First time in CD, vinyl record, the full review ( CD vs Vinyl record vs Blu-ray)

This live recording by Pink Floyd, Live From the Los Angeles Sports Arena, was released on vinyl on April 18 for Record Store Day. It is also available on CD and on the Wish You Were Here 50th anniversary Blu-ray. This release stands as a true recognition of the work of Mike Millard, who madeContinue reading “Pink Floyd – Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena – The legendary Bootleg – First time in CD, vinyl record, the full review ( CD vs Vinyl record vs Blu-ray)”

Michael Jackson- Dangerous – Review updated with Dolby Atmos and Blu-spec CD2 (18 versions)

Find the full review including samples allowing comparison of these new versions, as well as all measurements, including the new 3D spatialization representation graph. This analysis puts the different editions of the album Dangerous into perspective by incorporating dynamic range (DR) and spatialization (SK/SP) measurements, as well as visualizations of soundstage occupancy. It also providesContinue reading “Michael Jackson- Dangerous – Review updated with Dolby Atmos and Blu-spec CD2 (18 versions)”

Multichannel and immersive: a new graphical representation of spatial sound

The goal of Magicvinyldigital.net is to provide album reviews across all formats, including immersive audio, based on both listening and technical measurements. Since March 2022, in order to better understand the spatialization of immersive albums, from 4.0 up to Dolby Atmos 9.1.6, a spatialization graph has been added to multichannel versions to better visualize howContinue reading “Multichannel and immersive: a new graphical representation of spatial sound”

The Human League – Dare (Blu-ray Dolby Atmos)

Spatialization: ●●●●●●oooo (6.6) – Dynamique: ●●●oo (3.5) – Global: ●●●oo (3.5) This is the Dolby Atmos track from the Blu-ray, presented in Dolby Digital Plus. It is a Blu-ray Audio exclusive (SDE) that includes the following audio tracks: The new Dolby Atmos mix, created by John Barrett at Abbey Road Studios, delivers a immersive musicalContinue reading “The Human League – Dare (Blu-ray Dolby Atmos)”

The Human League – Dare – Review (Streaming vs SACD vs Bluray, stereo, DTS HDMA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos)

Dare is the third studio album by the British synth-pop group The Human League, released in 1981. Produced by Martin Rushent, it marked a shift toward a more pop-oriented and accessible sound after the departure of two founding members. The album features several major hits, including Don t You Want Me, which became a classicContinue reading “The Human League – Dare – Review (Streaming vs SACD vs Bluray, stereo, DTS HDMA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos)”

Andre Mehmari – Invisible Cities – Part One (Steaming Dolby Atmos)

Spatialization: ●●●●●●●●●o (8.8) – Dynamique: ●●●●o (4.5) – Global: ●●●●o (4) Presentation This is the Tidal Dolby Atmos presented in Dolby Digital Plus or AC-4 (link). We find here the same spirit as in the album Invisible Cities: Part Two, with a fully immersive musical experience. The 5.0.4 recording provides a very natural rendering, alongContinue reading “Andre Mehmari – Invisible Cities – Part One (Steaming Dolby Atmos)”

Steven Wilson – Impossible Tightrope Live in Madrid – Review (Flac High Res Stereo, 5.1, binaural and MKV Dolby Atmos)

Impossible Tightrope: Live in Madrid is a live album by Steven Wilson, recorded in Madrid during the European leg of The Overview Tour, supporting his studio album The Overview. Captured at the close of the tour, the performance presents an extensive setlist spanning over two hours, combining material from his most recent releases with selectionsContinue reading “Steven Wilson – Impossible Tightrope Live in Madrid – Review (Flac High Res Stereo, 5.1, binaural and MKV Dolby Atmos)”

Steven Wilson announces the new Headphone Dust (High Resolution, binaural and immersive sound)

headphonedust.store is the website of the new online platform Headphone Dust, a store/platform dedicated to high-quality audio music, particularly immersive and high-resolution versions of works by musician Steven Wilson as well as his remixes of other artists. Two types of editions are availabled. Each Digital Definitive Edition is designed as a “virtual Blu-ray,” featuring anContinue reading “Steven Wilson announces the new Headphone Dust (High Resolution, binaural and immersive sound)”

Paulo Braga – Chiaroscuro – Review of an immersif recording album (DXD 5.0.4, MKV Dolby Atmos TrueHD, stereo et 5.1 DSD64 and stereo PCM 24 176.4)

Chiaroscuro is the new solo album by Brazilian pianist Paulo Braga, a major figure in Brazilian instrumental music with more than thirty years of collaboration with S o Paulo s musical avant-garde. In this project, Braga offers an intimate exploration of the piano through a profound dialogue with the work of composer Arrigo Barnab ,Continue reading “Paulo Braga – Chiaroscuro – Review of an immersif recording album (DXD 5.0.4, MKV Dolby Atmos TrueHD, stereo et 5.1 DSD64 and stereo PCM 24 176.4)”