ted_b Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I know we revisit this occasionally, but this time it feels more legit: High Definition iTunes Music Downloads May Be on the Horizon - Mac Rumors "We're all bozos on this bus"....F.T. My JRIver tutorial videos Actual JRIver tutorial MP4 video links My eleven yr old SACD Ripping Guide for PS3 (needs updating but still works) US Technical Advisor, NativeDSD.com Link to comment
Paul R Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (heh heh...) The very moment they do, I have a large shopping list... -Paul Anyone who considers protocol unimportant has never dealt with a cat DAC. Robert A. Heinlein Link to comment
ted_b Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Their economy of scale would do wonders for the pricing of hirez. "We're all bozos on this bus"....F.T. My JRIver tutorial videos Actual JRIver tutorial MP4 video links My eleven yr old SACD Ripping Guide for PS3 (needs updating but still works) US Technical Advisor, NativeDSD.com Link to comment
kumakuma Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Don't get too excited. The rumor is attributed to "music blogger Robert Hutton". Sometimes it's like someone took a knife, baby Edgy and dull and cut a six inch valley Through the middle of my skull Link to comment
Savage Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Don't get too excited. The rumor is attributed to "music blogger Robert Hutton". Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not." — Nelson Pass Link to comment
One and a half Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Robert has an understanding of the music industry, certainly vocal enough to be the first to announce? In any case, if it's true, there are going to be FFT spectra, en masse, to see if 256k AAC files are converted to AIFF or ALAC, rather than from 'original' copies and copies of masters. ITunes would then have to auto sample rate to maintain existing AAC and hires libraries, OMG, what a technical challenge that is. Will iTunes resort to bundling, like HDtracks and Super Hirez? Will iTunes offer FLAC or DSD? Will the moon turn bright green? Questions, questions. AS Profile Equipment List Say NO to MQA Link to comment
Marino Marco Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Don't get too excited. The rumor is attributed to "music blogger Robert Hutton".hahaha Link to comment
wgscott Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Don't get too excited. The rumor is attributed to "music blogger Robert Hutton". That is truly awesome. Link to comment
Musicophile Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Don't get too excited. The rumor is attributed to "music blogger Robert Hutton". Actually, I just checked out his blog. It is rather nicely done. I know he was banned here for rather inappropriate behavior, but he certainly added some value on some of the music threads. MUSIC DISCUSSION and Audio, Vinyl, related thoughts. That said, I don't believe the Itunes rumor one bit. Check out my blog at musicophilesblog.com - From Keith Jarrett to Johannes Brahms Link to comment
kennyb123 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Actually, I just checked out his blog. It is rather nicely done. I know he was banned here for rather inappropriate behavior, but he certainly added some value on some of the music threads. I purchased Clockwork Angels on vinyl based on his recommendation here. He was way off the mark on this as far as sound goes. He's called it right on some other things though. That said, I don't believe the Itunes rumor one bit. Nor do I. They've yet to even offer CD quality, so I can't imagine them taking the bigger leap to 24 bit. Digital: Sonore opticalModule > Uptone EtherRegen > Shunyata Sigma Ethernet > Antipodes K30 > Shunyata Omega USB > Gustard X26pro DAC < Mutec REF10 SE120 Amp & Speakers: Spectral DMA-150mk2 > Aerial 10T Foundation: Stillpoints Ultra, Shunyata Denali v1 and Typhon x1 power conditioners, Shunyata Delta v2 and QSA Lanedri Gamma Revelation and Infinity power cords, QSA Lanedri Gamma Revelation XLR interconnect, Shunyata Sigma Ethernet, MIT Matrix HD 60 speaker cables, GIK bass traps, ASC Isothermal tube traps, Stillpoints Aperture panels, Quadraspire SVT rack, PGGB 256 Link to comment
Yucca06 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 The "Mastered for iTunes" AAC 256 files are better than original CDs. But I don't believe in HD 24bits also. Or AAC 256k 24 bits...maybe Roon / audio-linux / dual PC / I2s FGPA Dac / analog tube processor / analog tube crossover / active speakers / dual subs / absorption+massive diffusion / ugly cat in the room Link to comment
appledave Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 We've all heard this before..since 2011. I'll believe it when I see it. DE. 2011 Mac Mini (16GB RAM) --> Audirvana Plus --> M2Tech HiFace2 --> Emotiva XDA-1 DAC --> B&K Reference 31 --> B&K 2140 (2-channel) + B&K 3140 (3-channel) --> Energy RC-30 Reference Connoisseur (Mains) + Energy RC-10 (Surrounds) Link to comment
Sam Lord Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 The "Mastered for iTunes" AAC 256 files are better than original CDs. You forgot the joke icon. I too don't believe the hi-res iTunes rumor. It would require genetic modification of the management. Mac Mini 2012 with 2.3 GHz i5 CPU and 16GB RAM running newest OS10.9x and Signalyst HQ Player software (occasionally JRMC), ethernet to Cisco SG100-08 GigE switch, ethernet to SOtM SMS100 Miniserver in audio room, sending via short 1/2 meter AQ Cinnamon USB to Oppo 105D, feeding balanced outputs to 2x Bel Canto S300 amps which vertically biamp ATC SCM20SL speakers, 2x Velodyne DD12+ subs. Each side is mounted vertically on 3-tiered Sound Anchor ADJ2 stands: ATC (top), amp (middle), sub (bottom), Mogami, Koala, Nordost, Mosaic cables, split at the preamp outputs with splitters. All transducers are thoroughly and lovingly time aligned for the listening position. Link to comment
Boris75 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Actually, I just checked out his blog. It is rather nicely done. I know he was banned here for rather inappropriate behavior, but he certainly added some value on some of the music threads. I fully agree. I for one am indebted to him for his CA posts, which made me discover discs that have become my #1 choice for Beethoven's symphonies (over many other boxes): Karajan's interpretations live in Japan in the 1970s, on Tokyo FM SACDs. That said, I don't believe the Itunes rumor one bit. I agree once more. As long as iPods, iPads and iPhones do not play high-res content, why would Apple even think of selling high-res files? Of course, prospects may change if Apple implements high-res playback capacity on new models. Link to comment
wgscott Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Don't get too excited. The rumor is attributed to "music blogger Robert Hutton". He called it! Link to comment
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