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: Stereo
Stray Kids – 5 Star – review (test: CD, Amazon Stereo, Tidal Dolby Atmos)
When my child asked me why you didn’t try out a K-pop group, I told him why not! K-pop, or “Korean pop”, is a musical genre born in South Korea in the 90s, combining pop, hip-hop, rap, rock and R&B. K-pop is distinguished by its polished production, synchronized choreography and artistically elaborate video clips. TheContinue reading “Stray Kids – 5 Star – review (test: CD, Amazon Stereo, Tidal Dolby Atmos)”
Summer reading: some magazines
Here are a few magazines to read this summer in different languages (French, English and German). Find all the information about issue 19 on vinyl-audio.com In this issue of Vumetre 48 in French: DALI Kore, ACCUPHASE E-800 vs E-5000, VIABLUE NF-A7 RCA, HIFI ROSE RS130, MULIDINE Alma, CENTAURE Z et H, SIVGA Oriole, SYNERGISTIC RESEARCContinue reading “Summer reading: some magazines”
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?”
Yes – Mirror To The Sky – Review (Test : Qobuz Hi-Res, Apple Dolby Atmos, BOX with Clear Blue Vinyl, CD, Blu-ray in Stereo, DTS-HD 5.1 and Atmos)
The band 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 albumsContinue reading “Yes – Mirror To The Sky – Review (Test : Qobuz Hi-Res, Apple Dolby Atmos, BOX with Clear Blue Vinyl, CD, Blu-ray in Stereo, DTS-HD 5.1 and 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)”
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 – 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)”
Les restos du Cœur “2023 Enfoirés Un Jour, Toujours”, the backstage of the soundtrack ( les coulisses de la bande son), from stereo (CD) to Dolby Atmos and 360RA.
To access the english version click here. Les « Restos du cœur » sont une association Française fondée par l’artiste Coluche en 1985 afin d’aider les personnes démunies, notamment avec l’accès à des repas gratuits.Coluche et ses amis chanteurs, acteurs ou sportifs créent une équipe pour promouvoir les actions des Restos du Cœur dénommée laContinue reading “Les restos du Cœur “2023 Enfoirés Un Jour, Toujours”, the backstage of the soundtrack ( les coulisses de la bande son), from stereo (CD) to Dolby Atmos and 360RA.”
Shania Twain – Queen Of Me – Review (Qobuz Hi-Res, Tidal Master, Apple Music Lossless, Dolby Atmos)
Shania Twain is a Canadian country-pop singer. She has released five studio albums in her career. Her latest album, “Now,” was released in September 2017. Before that, she released “Up!” in 2002, which was a big commercial success. Shania Twain has been honored with several decades of awards since 1993. Queen Of Me is theContinue reading “Shania Twain – Queen Of Me – Review (Qobuz Hi-Res, Tidal Master, Apple Music Lossless, Dolby Atmos)”