KDinsmore Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Whoa! I got's to have this one! Furutech GTX-D, GTX Wall Plate,106-D Cover > NCF Clearline >Custom Computer>J River [Current] > Curious Cable Evolved USB > Chord Hugo MScaler > WAVE Storm Dual BNC> Chord DAVE>DCA Stealth>my ears > audiophile brain Link to comment
firedog Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Wait to hear how it sounds Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protectors +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Protection>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three BXT (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three BXT Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
KDinsmore Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 That's what I'm doing. I've got the CD already. Hoping here this is a big step up but will wait for a graph to be posted. On a side note I've read that McCartney's Ram is stellar. Furutech GTX-D, GTX Wall Plate,106-D Cover > NCF Clearline >Custom Computer>J River [Current] > Curious Cable Evolved USB > Chord Hugo MScaler > WAVE Storm Dual BNC> Chord DAVE>DCA Stealth>my ears > audiophile brain Link to comment
firedog Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Ram- the hi-rez-where did you read it? Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protectors +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Protection>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three BXT (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three BXT Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
REShaman Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Ram- the hi-rez-where did you read it? Paul McCartney's website offers several editions. Amazon offers at least one edition. HDtracks.com offers 96/24 edition. There are more, but you can Google Ram. Best, Richard Link to comment
REShaman Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Paul McCartney's website offers several editions. Amazon offers at least one edition. HDtracks.com offers 96/24 edition. There are more, but you can Google Ram.Best, Richard First, apologies to OP in responding to firedog's inquiry as this thread is about the Smile release. I have the hard copy and love the album. Enjoy all the music, Richard For firedog's and everyone else, this should bring a Smile as well. It's the Deluxe Edition of Ram: Link to comment
KDinsmore Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 I actually head it from a buddy who has a mega vinyl rig. He said that the download is better than any vinyl out there. Still haven't seen graph on it though. Furutech GTX-D, GTX Wall Plate,106-D Cover > NCF Clearline >Custom Computer>J River [Current] > Curious Cable Evolved USB > Chord Hugo MScaler > WAVE Storm Dual BNC> Chord DAVE>DCA Stealth>my ears > audiophile brain Link to comment
KDinsmore Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Here's the DR numbers from the DR data base. Nothing to get nuts about. DR Database Furutech GTX-D, GTX Wall Plate,106-D Cover > NCF Clearline >Custom Computer>J River [Current] > Curious Cable Evolved USB > Chord Hugo MScaler > WAVE Storm Dual BNC> Chord DAVE>DCA Stealth>my ears > audiophile brain Link to comment
jp11801 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 While I like a DR typically above 14 this sounds great and I'm glad I picked it up. Not sure if I like the Brian Wilson LP or this better. Link to comment
KDinsmore Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 OK. I'm downloading this right now. Report back soon. Furutech GTX-D, GTX Wall Plate,106-D Cover > NCF Clearline >Custom Computer>J River [Current] > Curious Cable Evolved USB > Chord Hugo MScaler > WAVE Storm Dual BNC> Chord DAVE>DCA Stealth>my ears > audiophile brain Link to comment
mjm6 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Got this album this weekend... Here's an interesting couple of graphs from "Good Vibrations" There's clearly information past 22kHz. It's interesting to me because I can see a segment that was spliced into the song near the end that was recorded with different equipment (presumably). I think I recall reading that this album was mastered over a few different locations, and this splice may be a result of that, or simply changing some recording equipment along the way. ---Michael Server ---> Rpi ---> Audiophilleo2 ---> Metrum Octave ---> Audio Horizons Pre ---> Pass Labs XA30.5 ---> Sonus Faber Liuto Towers Computer ---> Audio Hardware ---> Air ---> Ears ---> Brain Link to comment
KDinsmore Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 I've been jumping all around comparing this w/the CD. The huge difference is in any stereo tracks(demos etc) that are just beautiful. Heresy but I'd like to hear this whole thing in stereo! The regular mono tracks seem more detailed but I'll have to listen more to find out if I'm full of it. Furutech GTX-D, GTX Wall Plate,106-D Cover > NCF Clearline >Custom Computer>J River [Current] > Curious Cable Evolved USB > Chord Hugo MScaler > WAVE Storm Dual BNC> Chord DAVE>DCA Stealth>my ears > audiophile brain Link to comment
KDinsmore Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 I wonder how long it will be until we get a full stereo version of this? Pet Sounds finally came out with the box set then later the MFSL SACD version which is sure bliss. Here's hoping! Furutech GTX-D, GTX Wall Plate,106-D Cover > NCF Clearline >Custom Computer>J River [Current] > Curious Cable Evolved USB > Chord Hugo MScaler > WAVE Storm Dual BNC> Chord DAVE>DCA Stealth>my ears > audiophile brain Link to comment
Kimo Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I wonder how long it will be until we get a full stereo version of this? Pet Sounds finally came out with the box set then later the MFSL SACD version which is sure bliss. Here's hoping! Can't wait, but I am not going to buy it in 3 different versions again. Did you find the 24 bit album proper, if you will, to offer much improvement over the 16 bit? I thought it sounded a little less flat with a bit better tonality. I certainly wasn't blown away. Reminded me a bit of the Beatles 24 bit vs. 16 bit comparison I did. For some reason the vinyl sounded best. Not my usual preference. Maybe a little extra EQ, or perhaps some extra coloration adding to my perception. Link to comment
Jud Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Full stereo? Were any of the Beach Boys' albums recorded in stereo? (Brian Wilson is deaf in one ear, and Pet Sounds was recorded in mono.) One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
Kimo Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Full stereo? Were any of the Beach Boys' albums recorded in stereo? (Brian Wilson is deaf in one ear, and Pet Sounds was recorded in mono.) A few dedicated stereo mixes apparently were done early on. A stereo Smile would entail a remix along the lines of Petsounds. The SACD of the latter is pretty nice. Wouldn't it be nice if Smile could get the same MFSL treatment. Maybe they could give Steven Wilson or the guy from the High Llamas a shot at a modern multi channel remix. MONOSTEREO Link to comment
KDinsmore Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 Kimo, Yeah I found the 24 bit to be better but definitely not "blown away". Better than the CD version and I got it at the same price with the discount over the weekend. The stereo bonus tracks are really the big difference. They just shine. The MFSL SACD Pet Sounds is just killer. This would be great w/that treatment. Furutech GTX-D, GTX Wall Plate,106-D Cover > NCF Clearline >Custom Computer>J River [Current] > Curious Cable Evolved USB > Chord Hugo MScaler > WAVE Storm Dual BNC> Chord DAVE>DCA Stealth>my ears > audiophile brain Link to comment
Kimo Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 The MFSL SACD Pet Sounds is just killer. This would be great w/that treatment. Most of their stuff has been quite good lately. I was pleasantly surprised by the Car's Candy-O and Music from Big Pink. Link to comment
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