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Post by PapaJac on Oct 11, 2010 6:12:06 GMT -5
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Post by JayZ on Oct 11, 2010 6:49:43 GMT -5
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Post by roadrunner on Oct 11, 2010 14:35:01 GMT -5
I primarily use the two following sources: www.referencerecordings.com/HRx2.aspwww.hdtracks.comThe Reference Recordings HRX are a little unusual as they are 176.4/24 recordings. For more detailed information look at: www.referencerecordings.com/HRx2.aspHRx DVD-R data discs contain exact, digit-for-digit copies of the original Reference Recordings 176.4 kHz / 24-bit digital masters. This is the ultimate in fidelity for two-channel sound: TRUE high-resolution audio, ready to load from DVD-R data discs onto your computer music server! Absolute Sound Review: "Reference Recordings, a company at the forefront of technical advancements for the past 30 years, has broken through the technical barriers to deliver to listeners the exact high-resolution digital bitstreams created during the recording sessions... Hearing these familiar pieces for the first time in high resolution was an absolutely mind-blowing experience... If you want the undisputed state-of-the-art in music reproduction right now, HRx is one thrilling ride. But consider yourself warned: Once you hear high-resolution digital done right, there's no going back." - Robert Harley, The Absolute Sound, January 2009 Best of Show award for “Greatest Technological Breakthrough: Reference Recordings’ HRx ultra-high resolution (176.4/24) digital music format.” (Alan Taffel: The Absolute Sound April/May 2008) To play HRx, the files on the DVD-R data disc must be uploaded to a computer music server, which then will play the music files through your audio system. (You cannot play them on CD, DVD, or SACD players) |
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Post by blessingx on Oct 12, 2010 12:19:31 GMT -5
Second Reference Recordings. Has anyone confirmed if XDA-1 supports 176.4? They have great tweets too.  Also B&Ws Society of Sound ( www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=3550 ) is a great, inexpensive club for monthly 24-bit music, though only 48KHz. |
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Post by Mischief on Oct 13, 2010 9:32:57 GMT -5
I have been watching these sites for many months now but I find I already own their mainstream offering and am completely unfamiliar with the rest of what they have.
I would love to expand my Jazz collection and would love some suggestions. I have the classics covered (Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Bill Evans) and pretty much anything mainstream (think Dianne Krall, David "Fathead" Newman, Chris Botti) and I would like to expand into some great musicians that I simply haven't had time to discover yet.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Post by jmilton on Oct 13, 2010 9:51:35 GMT -5
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Post by roadrunner on Oct 13, 2010 12:01:57 GMT -5
Stereo Mojo also does a good job of reviewing LPs and CDs, mostly Jazz and Classical. There web site is where I first became aware of the Reference Recordings offerings. Stereo Mojo scores both the sound quality and the performance quality; and the Reference Recording media always pegged out the scores... typically receiving Mojo's highest recommendation.
They have started reviewing some of the high bit rate recordings. Most of what they have on their site is high quality vinyl and HDCD encoded CDs and some SACDs. Most of the high bit rate stuff will come from the same library of master tapes so these reviews would help guide you what to look for. ;D
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Post by morgain on Oct 13, 2010 12:22:17 GMT -5
I've looked at several of these websites but can't seem to find any of my favorite artists on them, that's the big downside of the current 24bit 192khz offerings. At the moment I'm trying to get as much mint vinyl records of my favorite artist and plan to digitalize them myself into 24bit 192khz. The only downside for that is that I haven't found an affordable high end 24bit 192khz A/D converter yet (preferably with a integrated high end phono stage). I wish the XDA-1 also would have this functionality incorporated with 24bit 192khz USB or Firewire then it would be the ideal device for me  PS: Does anyone know if the XMC-1 or XSP-1 will happen to have an A/D converter integrated and if it will be able to connect to a pc by usb or firewire to record vinyl records in 24bit 192khz? |
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Post by Mischief on Oct 14, 2010 9:39:27 GMT -5
I downloaded a couple of free samples from HRX but my Xonar STX won't play them correctly, which seems really odd to me considering the quality of the card. This is a disappointment.
I understand why they have chosen the bitrate but the limited availability of compatible equipment seems like a poor marketing choice. I am not a computer audio master though so I may be missing something.
***Update*** The card is listed as compatible but I haven't found a way to make it work, I guess I will spend some more time with it.
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Post by billmac on Oct 21, 2010 17:33:09 GMT -5
I would like to expand into some great musicians that I simply haven't had time to discover yet. Any suggestions are appreciated. mischief, I have been a long time Classic Rock fan but lately I have gotten into jazz specifically female singers. I started with the usual that being Norah Jones and Diana Krall. But after reading a number of "what are you listening to now" threads over at AVS I have found some new music. My favorites are: Patricia Barber: she has an excellent voice and the SQ of her CDs are incredible. I was listening to Verse, Mythologies and Nightclub today. I totally enjoyed the several hours I had today to listen to these excellent CDs . Cassandra Wilson: I have bought many of her CDs and she is more towards the blues side but she has an excellent voice. Nice SQ or her recordings as well. Eva Cassidy: I just bought her Songbird CD and she has an unbelievable voice. I need to get more of her CDs. Sad to say is that she passed away several years ago from cancer. Since her passing her music has been selling worldwide. Rebecca Pidgeon: I just bought two of her SACDs The Raven and Retrospective. I have only listened briefly but from what I heard it was very good. Others that I have heard that I enjoyed were Eden Atwood, Madeleine Peyroux, Melody Gardot, Nancy Wilson and Christy Baron. There are several great music stores in my area (Bull Moose Music and Newbury Comics) that have great selections of jazz music. They also sell used CDs and I have bought many of the CDs I listed above used. I have been on a CD buying frenzy lately  . Now all I need is the time to listen to all this great music when my house is empty (not very often ). Bill |
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Post by ddhd on Oct 21, 2010 18:18:12 GMT -5
I believe the george harrison website is going to offer a 24/96 download for All Things Must Pass album. I' sure other artist such as Neil Young, The Dead, etc might begining offering downloads.
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Post by kellys on Oct 21, 2010 20:46:44 GMT -5
Sadly, Hi-Res formats won't take off until they get mainstream distribution. I wish one of the large labels would get with the program and make the transition. It probably won't gain any traction until something like iTunes starts selling the digital files. Wouldn't that be nice. I think it would be worth a 30% price difference, which would net everyone more profit from their existing catalogs (assuming they can be properly remastered). Until then, I will settle for Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds on blu-ray.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2010 21:11:32 GMT -5
It's called a torrent |
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Post by MikeWI on Oct 21, 2010 21:32:44 GMT -5
Hello, I will like to use this thread to throw all the website available that sell music at 24bit 88.2kHz or 192kHz music. I'm going to throw the first website. www.linnrecords.com/index.aspxFeel free to share yours. Thanks! Can you update your post #1 with a list of all the links? Mike |
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Post by PapaJac on Nov 16, 2010 20:24:19 GMT -5
Hello, I will like to use this thread to throw all the website available that sell music at 24bit 88.2kHz or 192kHz music. I'm going to throw the first website. www.linnrecords.com/index.aspxFeel free to share yours. Thanks! Can you update your post #1 with a list of all the links? Mike Done |
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Post by ottaone on Nov 16, 2010 21:14:36 GMT -5
Buy music? Why? I "paid" some sum to my son for him to digitize my CD collection. Then the hard drive crashed. So I shelved the project to create a music server at home. But today I called in my CC for the XDA-1 so when I decide to keep the XDA (after running its pace with various sources and bit rates), I will scour the net for quality digital music. I've heard a few Linn record and reference record CDs. Top quality for sure. I guess I have to bookmark this thread as well. |
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Post by twilkins on Nov 17, 2010 16:04:15 GMT -5
Speaking of mainstream recordings, I logged into HDtracks.com and "Band on the Run" was available in 24/96. Hopefully this is the tip of the iceberg for mainstream in hi-res...and yes it sounds great. I hope I don't have to replace the whole Beatles catalog..again.
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Post by Topend on Nov 17, 2010 20:25:07 GMT -5
Speaking of mainstream recordings, I logged into HDtracks.com and "Band on the Run" was available in 24/96. Hopefully this is the tip of the iceberg for mainstream in hi-res...and yes it sounds great. I hope I don't have to replace the whole Beatles catalog..again. I downloaded the uncompressed version. It does sound good but the latest FW for the UMC-1 disabled digital direct so it could sound better. I await the XDA-1 to hear the full benefit of hi-res. Dave. |
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Post by kenzo on Nov 19, 2010 0:58:39 GMT -5
I guess we are all breaking new ground in the industry trying to support and promote hi-def downloads.
In the belief that an informed consumer strengthens the whole market, I want to alert folks to the fact that some audiophiles have been testing hires downloads and finding that they are 16 bit red book and simply up sampled.
When I have seen this reported to the vendor (IIRC it was LINN) they promised to research and pull the offending file.
When I have seen this reported to some others who I won't mention, no response is received to a report.
Just thought folks should know that they may not always be getting what they are paying for and expecting with this new product...
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Post by PapaJac on Nov 19, 2010 7:18:44 GMT -5
^ If I recall correctly, Linn invite musicians to record their album in their Linn record studio. That's why they offer 24 bit 192 khz music.
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. Now all I need is the time to listen to all this great music when my house is empty (not very often 
