chriznatch Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Has anyone listened to the HD Tracks download of this album, or the DSD download from Acoustic Sounds? If so, any thoughts on sound quality? I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on one or the other. Thanks. Link to comment
firedog Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 The HDT is fantastic. Haven't heard the Acoustic Sounds. Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +_iFi AC iPurifiers >Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Conditioning+Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . 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
CatManDo Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 There is an earlier thread on this album: http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f13-audiophile-downloads/art-blakey-moanin-high-definition-tracks-14949/ The DSD download from Acoustic Sounds and the Analogue Productions SACD have the same mastering. Claude Link to comment
chriznatch Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks. I tried searching the forum on "Blakely" and "Moanin" but got no hits. Maybe I was searching the wrong category or something. In any event, I downloaded the 24/96 version from HD Tracks this morning. Looking forward to listening to it when I get home from work tonight. Link to comment
goldsdad Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks. I tried searching the forum on "Blakely" and "Moanin" but got no hits. Blakey with one L. Link to comment
phatoldsun Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks. I tried searching the forum on "Blakely" and "Moanin" but got no hits. Maybe I was searching the wrong category or something. In any event, I downloaded the 24/96 version from HD Tracks this morning. Looking forward to listening to it when I get home from work tonight. I bet you'll love it. The HDTracks version of Moanin is in my top 5 downloads from there. Noticeable improvement over CD. I just bought Roots and Herbs, but haven't listened yet. Link to comment
jhwalker Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Besides sounding good, it's also one of my favorite jazz albums musically. A winner all 'round. John Walker - IT Executive Headphone - SonicTransporter i9 running Roon Server > Netgear Orbi > Blue Jeans Cable Ethernet > mRendu Roon endpoint > Topping D90 > Topping A90d > Dan Clark Expanse / HiFiMan H6SE v2 / HiFiman Arya Stealth Home Theater / Music -SonicTransporter i9 running Roon Server > Netgear Orbi > Blue Jeans Cable HDMI > Denon X3700h > Anthem Amp for front channels > Revel F208-based 5.2.4 Atmos speaker system Link to comment
chriznatch Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Just listened to it. It's a great album, and the HD Tracks version sounds awesome. Very happy with it. Link to comment
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