Man’s Best Friend is Sabrina Carpenter’s sixth studio album. This album is a pop record that explores themes of love and heartbreak with a tone that is at times light and ironic. Supported by singles such as Manchild and Tears, it achieved commercial success while generating mixed critical reactions: some praised its accessibility and humor,Continue reading “Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend – Review (Streaming Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)”
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Joe Hisaishi – Joe Hisaishi Conduct – Out now in digital, physical release in 2026 – review (Streaming Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)
Japanese composer and conductor Joe Hisaishi releases his new album Joe Hisaishi Conducts, recorded during a concert at Tokyo’s Suntory Hall on July 31, 2024. The program features his suite The End of the World — inspired by New York after 9/11 and later expanded into five movements — as well as Steve Reich’s TheContinue reading “Joe Hisaishi – Joe Hisaishi Conduct – Out now in digital, physical release in 2026 – review (Streaming Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)”
Roger Waters – This Is Not A Drill – Live From Prague – review (Streaming Tidal Max, Tidal Dolby Atmos)
Roger Waters, co-founder of Pink Floyd, releases This Is Not A Drill – Live From Prague, recorded live in concert on May 25, 2023, at the O2 Arena. The show is part of his farewell tour, which began in 2022. The setlist includes Pink Floyd classics (Comfortably Numb, Us and Them, Wish You Were Here)Continue reading “Roger Waters – This Is Not A Drill – Live From Prague – review (Streaming Tidal Max, Tidal Dolby Atmos)”
Michael Jackson- Dangerous – Review (LPs, CDs, Streaming, DAT, 1991 to 2021) – updated with MOFI SACD, CD and vinyl record 2025
Following our in-depth technical test of the MOFI SACD and vinyl editions (link to complete analysis), we are updating our comparative study of Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous” album. This review (link) now brings together 16 versions analyzed according to our evaluation protocol, covering all available formats (CD, vinyl, SACD, streaming, cassette, DAT) and reissues released betweenContinue reading “Michael Jackson- Dangerous – Review (LPs, CDs, Streaming, DAT, 1991 to 2021) – updated with MOFI SACD, CD and vinyl record 2025”
Michael Jackson – Dangerous: Is the MOFI Edition (SACD, vinyl record) Magnificent or Disappointing?
MOFI did an outstanding job by working from both the analog and digital master tapes. Indeed, Dangerous was originally produced using a dual-format approach: recorded and mixed in analog, with a simultaneous digital transfer. This explains the presence of both analog and digital sources for this release. The album features 3 analog master formats andContinue reading “Michael Jackson – Dangerous: Is the MOFI Edition (SACD, vinyl record) Magnificent or Disappointing?”
Jaff – TRAVELLING – Respecting the listener’s ear: when an independent artist does better than the majors – Review (Master CD, Master Vinyl and colored Vinyl Record)
Today, I’d like to introduce you to an independent musician whose work stands out for the meticulous care he brings to every stage of the audio production process. Jaff, both a musician and a sound engineer, handles the entire creative chain himself, from recording to mixing and final mastering. What makes his album TRAVELLING particularlyContinue reading “Jaff – TRAVELLING – Respecting the listener’s ear: when an independent artist does better than the majors – Review (Master CD, Master Vinyl and colored Vinyl Record)”
151 reviews, 844 editions tested, the complete list …
I’d like to start by thanking you all for your encouragement and messages since the creation of MagicVinylDigital just over 3 years ago. The milestone of 151 reviews, 151 albums tested (including 4 singles) has just been reached, representing 844 versions analyzed across a diversity of media ranging from 8-track cartridges, cassette, vinyl, digital CD,Continue reading “151 reviews, 844 editions tested, the complete list …”
The best albums tested in 2024 in all digital, analog and spatial sound (Atmos) formats.
I’m often asked which are the best albums I’ve tested from a technical point of view.So here’s a ranking of the best albums (without taking into account the artistic aspect) according to 3 categories: Digital, Analog and Dolby Atmos (TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus). Let’s start with the best album of 2024, in all categories,Continue reading “The best albums tested in 2024 in all digital, analog and spatial sound (Atmos) formats.”
Is MOFI definitely the best SACD and vinyl edition for the Mariah Carey – Merry Christmas album? Review – (Test: SACD, vinyl, MOFI UltraDisc One-Step and 45rpm, streaming, from stereo to Atmos)
Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas album, released in 1994, features a mix of classic and original Christmas songs, including “All I Want for Christmas Is You”. For its 30th anniversary, several new editions have been reviewed. Are the MOFI SACD and vinyl versions the new benchmarks? This is also an opportunity to compare the quality of the 3 MOFI formats for the same album (SACD, vinyl record UltraDisc One-Step, vinyl record 45 rpm). While the Tidal Dolby Atmos edition surprised with its spatial mix.
TOP 10 most popular albums of 2024
Here are the Top10 most popular reviews in 2024, Thank you all for your support and feedback. We can see that among the top 10 albums of 2024, 9 have a Dolby Atmos version like the top 10 albums of 2023. Dire Straits – On Every Street MOFI vinyl record 45 rpm SACD and CDContinue reading “TOP 10 most popular albums of 2024”