A clear CD immediately caught my attention when it was announced—especially due to reports of playback issues. I decided to purchase it and run a few tests, which I present below. Lorde, the New Zealand artist who rose to fame with Pure Heroine, returns with Virgin, a bold and introspective fourth album. She explores deeplyContinue reading “Lorde – Virgin, available in clear CD , but this is not for all the CD player? Review (CD recycled Clear Disc, Streaming Tidal Max and Dolby Atmos)”
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Dire Straits – “San Antonio Live 1985”: the centerpiece of the Brothers in Arms 40th anniversary box set? – Review (Vinyl, CD, Streaming Tidal Max)
Step back into the summer of 1985 with Dire Straits at their peak, captured in a legendary performance recorded live in San Antonio. Never officially released until now, this electrifying show reveals the full power and finesse of a band at the height of its fame. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Brothers in Arms, get ready to rediscover the classics like never before — a true gem for lifelong fans and music lovers alike.
Brothers in Arms in 2025, 40 th anniversary : Which Format Delivers the Best Sound? CD, LP, Streaming, Blu-ray, SACD, Stereo to Atmos
“Brothers in Arms” is the fifth studio album by Dire Straits and remains the band’s greatest commercial success, with over 30 million copies sold worldwide, including around 2 million in France. Released in May 1985, the album received a Grammy Award in 1986 for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, recognizing its outstanding sound quality. Pioneering forContinue reading “Brothers in Arms in 2025, 40 th anniversary : Which Format Delivers the Best Sound? CD, LP, Streaming, Blu-ray, SACD, Stereo to Atmos”
Anna Lapwood – Firedove | Audiophile Journey: The Organ in Stereo & Dolby Atmos, Between Cathedral and Cinema (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Inception…)
With Firedove, Anna Lapwood takes the organ off the beaten path, blending sacred repertoire with cinematic inspiration.
This audiophile review explores an ambitious mix at the crossroads of tradition and epic storytelling.
Whether in high-resolution stereo or Dolby Atmos, the album delivers striking spatial depth.
Echoes of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and textures reminiscent of Inception can be heard throughout.
Lapwood’s powerful yet sensitive performance reimagines the classical organ for a new era.
Hi-res streaming or Dolby Atmos: this is a listening experience that demands full attention.
Miley Cyrus – Something Beautifull – Crushed by the Loudness War – Saved in Extremis by Dolby Atmos – Review – Vinyl record, Tidal max 24 bits 96 kHz and Dolby Atmos
After years of artistic and personal growth, Miley Cyrus takes a bold new step with Something Beautiful, her ninth studio album, released on May 30, 2025. This release is also accompanied by a film. Unfortunately, the album hasn’t escaped the infamous loudness war, which also affects the vinyl edition as collateral damage. However, the Dolby Atmos version redeems it — as you’ll hear through the different samples.
REQUESTS – Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio LIVE – updated with the part2 (vinyl record)
The SACD version, along with the Part 1 vinyl record featuring the first six tracks, was a truly delightful surprise—offering exceptional sound quality, rich musicality, and impressive dynamics. The Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio delivers yet another outstanding performance with this live recording, which beautifully captures the atmosphere and that elusive sense of “living music” that canContinue reading “REQUESTS – Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio LIVE – updated with the part2 (vinyl record)”
Pink Floyd – Live at Pompeii – MCMLXXII – now available in vinyl, bluray (stereo and Dolby Atmos) – Review – Comparison between – 2025 Mix from Steven Wilson, vinyl records, Bluray and streaming in various formats
Imagine Pink Floyd performing alone, in the sacred silence of Pompeii’s ancient ruins — no audience, just music, stone, and sky.
Live at Pompeii is more than a concert film; it’s a mystical journey into the creative heart of a legendary band.
With expanded editions and a stunning Dolby Atmos mix by Steven Wilson, this cult masterpiece has never felt so alive.
Prince – Purple Rain – Review, between loudness war impacting digital and vinyl reissues (included One Step limited release), is the bluray the ultimate Audiophile edition in stereo and Dolby Atmos?
Purple Rain is Prince’s sixth album, released in 1984, and also the soundtrack to the film of the same name. It marks the first official collaboration with his band The Revolution. The album blends rock, funk, pop and R&B with emotional and spiritual intensity It contains cult tracks such as “When Doves Cry”, “Let’s GoContinue reading “Prince – Purple Rain – Review, between loudness war impacting digital and vinyl reissues (included One Step limited release), is the bluray the ultimate Audiophile edition in stereo and Dolby Atmos?”
Vinyl succumbs to Loudness War: more than just collateral damage!
The vinyl record is an analog medium. How can it be affected by the loudness war? So what’s the impact?
REQUESTS – Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio LIVE – A new audiophile reference? – Review – (Test: SACD, vinyl record part1, Amazon Music UltraHD), updated with Vinyl Part2
Jazz pianist Tsuyoshi Yamamoto and engineer Yoshihiko Kannari are renowned for their work in the 1970s with the legendary Japanese jazz label Three Blind Mice, which produced many world-renowned recordings, such as Midnight Sugar and Misty. The album was recorded live in a studio, in front of an audience, at ONKIO HAUS in Tokyo, whereContinue reading “REQUESTS – Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio LIVE – A new audiophile reference? – Review – (Test: SACD, vinyl record part1, Amazon Music UltraHD), updated with Vinyl Part2”