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”
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Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels? – When Mastering Makes All the Difference, good or bad? – Review – (comparison between Blu-ray Stereo PCM Hires, DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 and Dolby Atmos vs Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)
Who Believes In Angels? is a collaborative album by Elton John and Brandi Carlile, written and recorded in 20 days. The project features songs co-written by both artists, with long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin and Brandi both contributing lyrics. Production is handled by Andrew Watt, and supported by a world-class band of musicians including Chad Smith,Continue reading “Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels? – When Mastering Makes All the Difference, good or bad? – Review – (comparison between Blu-ray Stereo PCM Hires, DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 and Dolby Atmos vs Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)”
Miles Davis – Birth of the Blue: Is the Analog Productions SACD the Best Version?
It was already mentioned in the first part of the review, which covered both the vinyl record and the Amazon Music UltraHD streaming version. Now, here’s the highly anticipated update with the hybrid SACD, featuring both an SACD layer for high-resolution audio and a CD layer for compatibility with standard players. 👉 The full review,Continue reading “Miles Davis – Birth of the Blue: Is the Analog Productions SACD the Best Version?”
Eric Serra – Le Grand Bleu: Exclusive First Comparison of the Dolby Atmos ADM Master vs CD, Vinyl, and Tidal Dolby Atmos!
Exceptionally, for this test, we had the unique opportunity to compare the Dolby Atmos Master (ADM) with the Dolby Atmos streaming version, offering a precise vision of the sound quality and immersion offered by this technology.
Steven Wilson – The overview – A true voyage into space music with Atmos – Review – (Test: blu-ray with tracks in stereo PCM, DTS HDMA 5.1, Dolby Atmos, streaming stereo and Atmos, and vinyl record)
“The Overview”, Steven Wilson’s eighth studio album, released on March 14, 2025. This concept album is inspired by the overview effect, an awareness observed in astronauts when they view the Earth from space. It consists of two 20-minute musical suites: “Objects Outlive Us” and “The Overview”. Musically, Steven Wilson incorporates influences from Pink Floyd, KingContinue reading “Steven Wilson – The overview – A true voyage into space music with Atmos – Review – (Test: blu-ray with tracks in stereo PCM, DTS HDMA 5.1, Dolby Atmos, streaming stereo and Atmos, and vinyl record)”
Au pays des Enfoirés, le spectacle de 2025 au profit des Restos du Cœur – Au pays des Enfoirés, the 2025 show benefiting Restos du Cœur
Les Enfoirés sont de retour avec le nouveau spectacle musical “Au pays des enfoirés” enregistré à Montpellier et disponible depuis le 9 mars après sa diffusion sur Tf1. Les Enfoirés are back with a new musical show, “Au pays des enfoirés”, recorded in Montpellier and available since March 9 after its broadcast on Tf1.
Miles Davis – Birth of the Blue – Review – (comparison : Analog Production vinyl record and hybrid SACD vs Digital Amazon UltraHD 24 bits 192 kHz)
Birth of the Blue is a special release from Analogue Productions, highlighting four tracks recorded in 1958 by Miles Davis’ legendary sextet during the same sessions as Kind of Blue (full review with 33 versions). These tracks, long overshadowed as compilation bonuses, now receive a dedicated audiophile edition. The album reflects the transition toward modalContinue reading “Miles Davis – Birth of the Blue – Review – (comparison : Analog Production vinyl record and hybrid SACD vs Digital Amazon UltraHD 24 bits 192 kHz)”
Lady Gaga presents her 7th album MAYHEM – Review – ( high-resolution stereo vs Dolby Atmos)
At the start of 2025, Lady Gaga is back in full force with Mayhem, her seventh studio album, awaited for five years after Chromatica. Highlights include “Die With A Smile”, a duet with Bruno Mars, and “Disease”, a dark electro-pop track co-produced by Andrew Watt and Cirkut. The latter revives the sounds of his earlyContinue reading “Lady Gaga presents her 7th album MAYHEM – Review – ( high-resolution stereo vs Dolby Atmos)”
Experience ‘Songs From The Big Chair’ Like Never Before: Tears For Fears Unveil 40th Anniversary Edition in Dolby Atmos!
“Songs from the Big Chair” is the second studio album by British band Tears for Fears, released on February 25, 1985. This album represents a milestone in the band’s career, helping them to achieve international fame.Tears for Fears, founded in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, was a notable band on the ’80s musicContinue reading “Experience ‘Songs From The Big Chair’ Like Never Before: Tears For Fears Unveil 40th Anniversary Edition in Dolby Atmos!”
Simple Minds – New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) – Review – Which is better between CD, SACD, Blu-ray and streaming, new remix or original mix, in various formats (stereo, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos)
New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) cemented Simple Minds’ position as one of the most influential bands of the 1980s, and its legacy lives on today, inspiring the re-release of the album with a new Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and stereo mix on blu-ray disc.
And there are some surprises in the results for this review, you will find 9 versions tested: CD, SACD, Blu-ray and streaming, with stereo, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos mix.