Post by rammiepie December 11, 2013 (721 of 925)
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dobyblue said:
Steer clear of the Layla Blu-ray Audio disc, ghastly mastering.
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DR8 -0.01 dB -9.14 dB 3:07 01-I Looked Away
DR7 -0.01 dB -9.04 dB 5:05 02-Bell Bottom Blues
DR9 -0.01 dB -10.35 dB 6:28 03-Keep on Growing
DR9 -0.01 dB -10.37 dB 5:03 04-Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out
DR8 -0.01 dB -9.62 dB 3:36 05-I Am Yours
DR7 -0.01 dB -7.99 dB 6:42 06-Anyday
DR7 -0.01 dB -8.11 dB 9:46 07-Key to the Highway
DR6 -0.01 dB -7.79 dB 6:44 08-Tell the Truth
DR8 -0.01 dB -10.25 dB 4:47 09-Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?
DR6 -0.01 dB -8.10 dB 7:02 10-Have You Ever Loved a Woman
DR6 -0.01 dB -7.04 dB 5:35 11-Little Wing
DR7 -0.01 dB -8.80 dB 3:52 12-It's Too Late
DR6 -0.01 dB -7.58 dB 7:08 13-Layla
DR10 -0.01 dB -13.39 dB 2:54 14-Thorn Tree in the Garden
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Number of tracks: 14
Official DR value: DR7
Dobyblue, any chance we'll get the Eliot Schiener 5.1 mix on BD~A in hi res (and NOT DD/DTS 5.1)....in the near future?
I've been reading Quad Forum and although they're raving about the DTS Scheiner mix, I can't help but think in this day and age that for a very pricey boxset they couldn't even spring for a full 96/24 remaster.
If Mr Murphy wanted to score some points with his vociferous critics, why not announce a 5.1 BD~A DTS Master Audio version of Scheiner's Layla for later in 2014 (thus avoiding ticking off those posters who laid down some serious gelt for the flimsily put together boxset.....and who, I'm sure, would double dip for the higher res remix).
Seriously, can this Universal launch with it's 2.0 LOW DR~scored Layla BD~A get any cheesier?
I can ONLY IMAGINE what the BD~A of Imagine will sound like!
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Post by Edelweiss December 12, 2013 (722 of 925)
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I don't want to throw some oil on the fire (I don't even know if this expression translates from french to english !) but I received both Nirvana's Blu-Ray last week and listened to them.
My conclusion after LISTENING (not looking at numbers) both albums is that In Utero has a really awesome sound quality, while Nevermind's is really average ...
Just my 2 cents ...
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Post by rammiepie December 23, 2013 (723 of 925)
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Did anyone purchase the Eric Clapton Box set (5RBCDs/1BD~A) of Give Me Strength and care to comment on the content/sound quality of the Elliot Scheiner 5.1 remix?
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Post by fredblue December 24, 2013 (724 of 925)
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rammiepie said:
Did anyone purchase the Eric Clapton Box set (5RBCDs/1BD~A) of Give Me Strength and care to comment on the content/sound quality of the Elliot Scheiner 5.1 remix?
yes rammiepie, I got the box. both Quads and the ES 5.1 mix all sound absolutely stunning (PCM @96/24).. the 461 OB Quad has never sounded better (it totally trounces the old DTS CD), the TOIEC represents the least noticeable upgrade (as the old DTS CD was excellent) but it still sounds lovely and the "new" ES 5.1 of 461 sounds fabulous with a solid surround mix.
If you're into Clapton & surround, the set's unmissable imho, even if you already have both Quads in other forms and the Hybrid SACD with Climie/Guzauski mix.. fidelity is hugely improved on the 461 Quad and ES' surround mix is by and large streets ahead of the old SACD.
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Post by rammiepie December 25, 2013 (725 of 925)
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fredblue said:
yes rammiepie, I got the box. both Quads and the ES 5.1 mix all sound absolutely stunning (PCM @96/24).. the 461 OB Quad has never sounded better (it totally trounces the old DTS CD), the TOIEC represents the least noticeable upgrade (as the old DTS CD was excellent) but it still sounds lovely and the "new" ES 5.1 of 461 sounds fabulous with a solid surround mix.
If you're into Clapton & surround, the set's unmissable imho, even if you already have both Quads in other forms and the Hybrid SACD with Climie/Guzauski mix.. fidelity is hugely improved on the 461 Quad and ES' surround mix is by and large streets ahead of the old SACD.
fred, does the blu ray also contain the original Quad mix of "EC Was Here", as well? A review critic claimed that this was also included on the Give Me Strength blu ray audio disc?
Thanks for your input.
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Post by fredblue December 26, 2013 (726 of 925)
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rammiepie said:
fred, does the blu ray also contain the original Quad mix of "EC Was Here", as well? A review critic claimed that this was also included on the Give Me Strength blu ray audio disc?
Thanks for your input.
sadly no Quad EC Was Here.. seeing as no-one in Quad circles ever knew of its existence before this box set was announced I'm assuming it was an erroneous listing and the mix most likely doesn't exist. in every other way though rammiepie its a sensational set, particularly from a surround point of view.
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Post by Bobpaule December 30, 2013 (727 of 925)
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$400 spree over Amazon-.com/.fr/.co.uk, INSANITY:)?
Chanson Francais x8 (3x Johnny Hallyday, even Dalida), Classic Jazz (German editions of Oscar Peterson Trio, John Coltrane, and Modern Jazz Quartet in Cologne), Amy Winehouse, Velvet Underground, In Utero (finally), Exile on Main Street, Nina Simone.
I will keep you posted.
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Post by rammiepie December 30, 2013 (728 of 925)
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Bobpaule said:
$400 spree over Amazon-.com/.fr/.co.uk, INSANITY:)?
Chanson Francais x8 (3x Johnny Hallyday, even Dalida), Classic Jazz (German editions of Oscar Peterson Trio, John Coltrane, and Modern Jazz Quartet in Cologne), Amy Winehouse, Velvet Underground, In Utero (finally), Exile on Main Street, Nina Simone.
I will keep you posted.
Congratulations, BP.....enjoy! Am anxious to hear your review of the German Jazz BD~As.
ANY sign of Imagine, Crime of the Century or Tears for Fears: The Hurting on BD~A?
Universal has been very quiet lately about these discs. Hope they're not going to pull the plug because of some bad press....some of it well~deserved might I add.
Universal has promised us more 5.1 discs. Hope they make good on their promise in 2014.
Have a Happy 2014, BP!
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Post by fredblue December 31, 2013 (729 of 925)
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I almost hope they do pull the plug...
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Post by rammiepie December 31, 2013 (730 of 925)
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fredblue said:
I almost hope they do pull the plug...
I understand your sentiment perfectly, fred, but one can only hope for a reboot with a new, 'hipper' CEO in charge who really understands the nature of hi res and what our expectations are. For Warners and Sony to enter the frey I'm sure all eyes were on Universal's attempt but with a lack of sufficient/very lackluster product, almost zero advertising and shoddy sounding discs, I hope all is NOT lost.
BD~A IS capable of superb sound but was severely let down by UMG and Mr Murphy's feeble marketing approach.
If at first you don't succeed, try, try AGAIN!
Happy New Year Fred.
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