Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend – Review (Streaming Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)

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)”

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)”

Bob Reynolds Group – Live In Munich – Review – Comparison between – CD, Blu-ray and streaming in various formats (stereo Hi-Res, DTS-HDMA 7.1 AURO3D and Dolby Atmos)

Live in Munich is a jazz album recorded live by the Bob Reynolds Group during a concert in Munich. Saxophonist Bob Reynolds presents a repertoire blending contemporary jazz and fusion, with a strong emphasis on interaction between the musicians and improvisation. Produced by the independent label IAN Records, known for its focus on sound qualityContinue reading “Bob Reynolds Group – Live In Munich – Review – Comparison between – CD, Blu-ray and streaming in various formats (stereo Hi-Res, DTS-HDMA 7.1 AURO3D and Dolby Atmos)”

Kraftwerk – Autobahn – Review – The 50th anniversary edition becomes a reference in Dolby Atmos (Test: blu-ray with tracks in stereo PCM, DTS HDMA 5.1, Dolby Atmos and Tidal Dolby Atmos)

Summer is often the perfect time to get away, to go on multiple trips, to cover miles by car. This atmosphere of the open road and wide spaces immediately brings to mind the album “Autobahn”. “Autobahn” is the fourth studio album by German band Kraftwerk, released in 1974. This album marks a break with theirContinue reading “Kraftwerk – Autobahn – Review – The 50th anniversary edition becomes a reference in Dolby Atmos (Test: blu-ray with tracks in stereo PCM, DTS HDMA 5.1, Dolby Atmos and Tidal 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)”

Michael Jackson – Off The Wall – Has the remastering lost the original spirit of the album?- Review and comparison between vinyl records, SACD, CD, cassette and streaming (US, MOFI one step, MFSL, Japan, Qobuz, Tidal, Amazon Music)

Off the Wall is Michael Jackson’s fifth studio album and marks a pivotal turning point in his career. It was his first solo project under Epic Records and, more importantly, the beginning of his legendary collaboration with producer Quincy Jones. The album is a brilliant fusion of funk, disco, pop, R&B, and soul, showcasing aContinue reading “Michael Jackson – Off The Wall – Has the remastering lost the original spirit of the album?- Review and comparison between vinyl records, SACD, CD, cassette and streaming (US, MOFI one step, MFSL, Japan, Qobuz, Tidal, Amazon Music)”

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)

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)”