Hikmer Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Looks like we got a small treat today, anyone download this or heard it? Back when I couldn't understand a thing Micheal said...and the more I did understand, the less I liked them REM-Chronic Town-DSD | Acoustic Sounds Digital: Synology NAS DS716+II > Netgear Nighthawk AC Wireless > Oppo Sonica DAC & 105 Analogue: Sota Sapphire, Well Tempered Classic Arm (LA Labs mod), Charisma Reference One MC, AcousTech PH-1 Premium Phono The Rest: Conrad Johnson LS-17 Preamp, Conrad Johnson 2300A, Vandersteen 3A Sigs with 2Wq sub Link to comment
Hikmer Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Looks like we got a small treat today, anyone download this or heard it? Back when I couldn't understand a thing Micheal said...and the more I did understand, the less I liked them REM-Chronic Town-DSD | Acoustic Sounds Guess I will have to fork over the $$$ this time to find out! Now it seems Fables of the Reconstruction is on DSD? Anyone know whats up with REM and these releases? Are there more coming? Can't say Fables is my fav...but there are a few choice tracks on this one. Digital: Synology NAS DS716+II > Netgear Nighthawk AC Wireless > Oppo Sonica DAC & 105 Analogue: Sota Sapphire, Well Tempered Classic Arm (LA Labs mod), Charisma Reference One MC, AcousTech PH-1 Premium Phono The Rest: Conrad Johnson LS-17 Preamp, Conrad Johnson 2300A, Vandersteen 3A Sigs with 2Wq sub Link to comment
Savage Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Guess I will have to fork over the $$$ this time to find out! Now it seems Fables of the Reconstruction is on DSD? Anyone know whats up with REM and these releases? Are there more coming? Can't say Fables is my fav...but there are a few choice tracks on this one. I like this one and haven't really heard it since vinyl, so a nice surprise. It is an EP...5 songs, and still carries close to a full album premium price. Let us know how the DSD quality is if you pick it up 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
Hikmer Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Listening over my iPhone via jRiver on my crappy Logitech speaker setup and can already say there is more punch and detail than any previous experience with this recording. Toe tapping for sure...I'm giving it a reserved thumbs up until I can warm up the Oppo 105 and give it a good listening in a few. Digital: Synology NAS DS716+II > Netgear Nighthawk AC Wireless > Oppo Sonica DAC & 105 Analogue: Sota Sapphire, Well Tempered Classic Arm (LA Labs mod), Charisma Reference One MC, AcousTech PH-1 Premium Phono The Rest: Conrad Johnson LS-17 Preamp, Conrad Johnson 2300A, Vandersteen 3A Sigs with 2Wq sub Link to comment
new_media Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Chronic Town was re-released on blue vinyl for record store day in 2010. I wonder if this is the same master or a brand new one. I just grabbed the 24/96, so I'll see if it looks like a transcode of the DSD. Link to comment
new_media Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Yep, I'm seeing a pretty clear artifact at 29 kHz, so I think the PCM was converted from the DSD. Link to comment
bmoura Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Universal Music must be scouring their vaults for DSD Tapes to License as DSD Music Downloads these days. Note this quote from a Universal Music exec on Stereophile earlier today: "Belcher added, "Universal has retailers who ask for DSD because their customers ask for DSD. It's part of the natural progression from vinyl to hi-res. The big challenge is getting the digitally minded to understand that there's a better experience available in hi-res. HRA is a reason to listen to an album from the first track to the last." Sony Goes All-Out with High-Resolution Audio | Stereophile.com Link to comment
RobGoodison Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Qobuz has a 24/192 download available here: Chronic Town | R.E.M. – Télécharger et écouter l'album MacBook Air 13"/2012 > ALAC> iTunes/Fidelia(Advanced/FHX) > Meridian Audio Explorer Headphone Amp/DAC > B&O Play H6 Headphones. Link to comment
InfernoSTi Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I'm really liking the DSD version from AS... Positive emotions enhance our musical experiences. Synology DS213+ NAS -> Auralic Vega w/Linear Power Supply -> Auralic Vega DAC (Symposium Jr rollerball isolation) -> XLR -> Auralic Taurus Pre -> XLR -> Pass Labs XA-30.5 power amplifier (on 4" maple and 4 Stillpoints) -> Hawthorne Audio Reference K2 Speakers in MTM configuration (Symposium Jr HD rollerball isolation) and Hawthorne Audio Bass Augmentation Baffles (Symposium Jr rollerball isolation) -> Bi-amped w/ two Rythmic OB plate amps) -> Extensive Room Treatments (x2 SRL Acoustics Prime 37 diffusion plus key absorption and extensive bass trapping) and Pi Audio Uberbuss' for the front end and amplification Link to comment
cheezmo Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'm really liking the DSD version from AS... Is it more than twice as good as the PCM conversion (since it costs twice as much?). Link to comment
InfernoSTi Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Is it more than twice as good as the PCM conversion (since it costs twice as much?). No idea. I've not had a copy before and this is my only one…probably not with the right DAC, probably so if your DAC does DSD better. Just saying… John Positive emotions enhance our musical experiences. Synology DS213+ NAS -> Auralic Vega w/Linear Power Supply -> Auralic Vega DAC (Symposium Jr rollerball isolation) -> XLR -> Auralic Taurus Pre -> XLR -> Pass Labs XA-30.5 power amplifier (on 4" maple and 4 Stillpoints) -> Hawthorne Audio Reference K2 Speakers in MTM configuration (Symposium Jr HD rollerball isolation) and Hawthorne Audio Bass Augmentation Baffles (Symposium Jr rollerball isolation) -> Bi-amped w/ two Rythmic OB plate amps) -> Extensive Room Treatments (x2 SRL Acoustics Prime 37 diffusion plus key absorption and extensive bass trapping) and Pi Audio Uberbuss' for the front end and amplification Link to comment
Savage Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 REM Fables of Reconstruction has become available on DSD through Acoustic Sounds as well REM-Fables Of The Reconstruction-DSD | Acoustic Sounds 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
Jud Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 REM Fables of Reconstruction has become available on DSD through Acoustic Sounds as well REM-Fables Of The Reconstruction-DSD | Acoustic Sounds Yes! Probably getting as many of these as they wanna put up. 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
Savage Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Yes! Probably getting as many of these as they wanna put up. Crossing my fingers for Reckoning. It is nice to find something mildly more contemporary on DSD 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
Jud Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Yes! Probably getting as many of these as they wanna put up. Crossing my fingers for Reckoning. It is nice to find something mildly more contemporary on DSD Reckoning is still my favorite - nostalgia, probably. Saw them back then in a club converted from an old church, maybe held 300 tops. They were late getting in, didn't start until 2 am. Stipe had 2 foot long hair that he flung around as he danced and sang. Ah, the days. 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
Hikmer Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 REM Fables of Reconstruction has become available on DSD through Acoustic Sounds as well REM-Fables Of The Reconstruction-DSD | Acoustic Sounds Let me preface this review saying I am a long time early REM fan and lack an audiophile copy of this material. After listening to this release of Fables, my guess is that the source recording is mediocre at best. If you expect HUGE improvements, then you will be disappointed...I judged it against my original IRS CD and while it was better in detail and clarity, the whole record is just a jangled mess. If you are reading this, you already know this record is a difficult (but rewarding) listen. I pulled the trigger after waiting for someone else to review this...so hope I am doing someone else a favor. [Running the DSD through my Oppo 105] Digital: Synology NAS DS716+II > Netgear Nighthawk AC Wireless > Oppo Sonica DAC & 105 Analogue: Sota Sapphire, Well Tempered Classic Arm (LA Labs mod), Charisma Reference One MC, AcousTech PH-1 Premium Phono The Rest: Conrad Johnson LS-17 Preamp, Conrad Johnson 2300A, Vandersteen 3A Sigs with 2Wq sub Link to comment
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