MarkS Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I bought the new Macy Gray album yesterday at 24/192 AIFF from HD Tracks. I listened to it tonight and was getting a fair number of drop outs and distortions during playback. I listened to a lot of other stuff tonight too with no problems at all (in fact, Ive never had any dropout issues ever before). Anyone else buy this album yet? If so, any issues while listening. I find it odd that everything else played perfectly, like usual, except this album, but it could be me. Thanks. - Mark Synology DS916+ > SoTM dCBL-CAT7 > Netgear switch > SoTM dCBL-CAT7 > dCS Vivaldi Upsampler (Nordost Valhalla 2 power cord) > Nordost Valhalla 2 Dual 110 Ohm AES/EBU > dCS Vivaldi DAC (David Elrod Statement Gold power cord) > Nordost Valhalla 2 xlr > Absolare Passion preamp (Nordost Valhalla 2 power cord) > Nordost Valhalla 2 xlr > VTL MB-450 III (Shunyata King Cobra CX power cords) > Nordost Valhalla 2 speaker > Kaiser Kaewero Classic /JL Audio F110 (Wireworld Platinum power cord). Power Conditioning: Entreq Olympus Tellus grounding (AC, preamp and dac) / Shunyata Hydra Triton + Typhoon (Shunyata Anaconda ZiTron umbilical/Shunyata King Cobra CX power cord) > Furutec GTX D-Rhodium AC outlet. Link to comment
Steve Bruzonsky Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I also have the 192-24 HDTracks Download, have played a number of times, no problem! I really like this album! Link to comment
Al Jones Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 No issues with 24/192 WAV. Al J. Modem/router + Keces DC-116 12V LPS - SGC Sonic Transporter + Sonore 12V LPS/Edwards Audio ISO-1 mains isolation transformer - Meicord Opal LAN cables - Aqvox Switch + Sbooster 9V LPS/Uptone LPS-1 - Etalon Isolator - Sonore Signature Rendu Special Edition + Mad Scientist Heretical USB data-only cable - Sonore Ultradigital + Uptone LPS-1 - PS Audio I2S-12 cable - HQ Player - Holo Spring Level 3 DAC - iPeng on iPad 2 - MK Sound 300 monitors - Mad Audio Scientist Tungsten Carbide footers - Niels Larsen NLE speaker cables - Walker Audio Reference Plus HIGH Definition Links - 2 MK Sound MX350 subs - Shakti Stones - Herbie's Super Sonic Stabilizers - Herbie's Tenderfeet - Stillpoints ERS EMI/RFI sheets - Gutwire Ultimate Ground + Entreq Minimus + Silver Minimus grounding boxes - Symposium Rollerblocks - Symposium Ultra platform - Akiko Tuning Sticks Link to comment
Solstice380 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I would contact HDT and see about re-downloading it. Seems like something happened in the wires! https://audiophilestyle.com/profile/21384-solstice380/?tab=field_core_pfield_3 Link to comment
Axiom05 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I would contact HDT and see about re-downloading it. Seems like something happened in the wires! I would definitely contact HDTracks, however I thought the Download Manager would prevent corrupt files. Main System: [Synology DS216, Rpi-4b LMS (pCP)], Holo Audio Red, Ayre QX-5 Twenty, Ayre KX-5 Twenty, Ayre VX-5 Twenty, Revel Ultima Studio2, Iconoclast speaker cables & interconnects, RealTraps acoustic treatments Living Room: Sonore ultraRendu, Ayre QB-9DSD, Simaudio MOON 340iX, B&W 802 Diamond Link to comment
rwwjr44 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 No drop outs but need a few more listens before I have anything to say about the music. Aurender N10, Esoteric F-05 Integrated Amplifier, Synergistic Active USB, Oppo 203, Synergistic Atmosphere Level 3 UEF Speaker cables, Legacy Audio Focus SE, Rega Planar 10 turntable with Aphelion 2 cartridge. Link to comment
sphinxsix Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I listened to it yesterday and everything is ok ..except from the fact that Macy's vocal is not stable as far as stereo imaging is considered. It quite often moves to the right and to the left! Sounds weird and annoying! Anybody noticed that.? Link to comment
asdf1000 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I listened to it yesterday and everything is ok ..except from the fact that Macy's vocal is not stable as far as stereo imaging is considered. It quite often moves to the right and to the left! Sounds weird and annoying! Anybody noticed that.? I thought there was something wrong with my ears. I noticed the exact same thing, with one of the songs in particular. It might have been her turning to the side for singing particular parts, slightly away from the mic, as singers do. But it's like another mic picked it up, so you get that weird imaging. No idea. I'm no expert in recording but I've seen singers do that live a lot. Might just be the way they captured those moments. Great album overall though. Link to comment
Axiom05 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I thought there was something wrong with my ears. I noticed the exact same thing, with one of the songs in particular. It might have been her turning to the side for singing particular parts, slightly away from the mic, as singers do. But it's like another mic picked it up, so you get that weird imaging. No idea. I'm no expert in recording but I've seen singers do that live a lot. Might just be the way they captured those moments. Great album overall though. I'm going to take a stab at this since I have experienced this affect with other recordings. I have seen vocalists recorded with a stereo pair of microphones rather than a single mono mic. If the singer turns their head towards one of the mics, this may shift the image towards that mic/channel. It is not unusually for singers to move around while performing. Main System: [Synology DS216, Rpi-4b LMS (pCP)], Holo Audio Red, Ayre QX-5 Twenty, Ayre KX-5 Twenty, Ayre VX-5 Twenty, Revel Ultima Studio2, Iconoclast speaker cables & interconnects, RealTraps acoustic treatments Living Room: Sonore ultraRendu, Ayre QB-9DSD, Simaudio MOON 340iX, B&W 802 Diamond Link to comment
asdf1000 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I'm going to take a stab at this since I have experienced this affect with other recordings. I have seen vocalists recorded with a stereo pair of microphones rather than a single mono mic. If the singer turns their head towards one of the mics, this may shift the image towards that mic/channel. It is not unusually for singers to move around while performing. Nice, sounds like I was on the money and my hearing hasn't gone bonkers ! (yet) ;-) Link to comment
mansr Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I listened to it yesterday and everything is ok ..except from the fact that Macy's vocal is not stable as far as stereo imaging is considered. It quite often moves to the right and to the left! Sounds weird and annoying! Anybody noticed that.? I don't have this one, but I've noticed that effect on another Chesky album. I thought there was something wrong with my ears. I noticed the exact same thing, with one of the songs in particular. It might have been her turning to the side for singing particular parts, slightly away from the mic, as singers do. But it's like another mic picked it up, so you get that weird imaging. No idea. I'm no expert in recording but I've seen singers do that live a lot. Might just be the way they captured those moments. Great album overall though. It was supposedly recorded with a binaural head mike. Link to comment
asdf1000 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I don't have this one, but I've noticed that effect on another Chesky album. It was supposedly recorded with a binaural head mike. Ah right, that explains it then. Link to comment
mansr Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Ah right, that explains it then. Is this typical of binaural recordings? The other album I heard it on (Noah Wall) is also recorded in that manner. Link to comment
mansr Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I listened to it yesterday and everything is ok ..except from the fact that Macy's vocal is not stable as far as stereo imaging is considered. It quite often moves to the right and to the left! Sounds weird and annoying! Anybody noticed that.? After listening to it, I can confirm there's an occasional sideways wavering of the voice. It's somewhat distracting from an otherwise superb album. I've noticed the same thing on the Noah Wall album Down Home Blues but not on any others. Link to comment
sphinxsix Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 After listening to it, I can confirm there's an occasional sideways wavering of the voice. It's somewhat distracting from an otherwise superb album. I've noticed the same thing on the Noah Wall album Down Home Blues but not on any others.Distracting it is! I don't have Noah Wall album, I also don't recall any other Chesky Records album with such problems. I also think the binaural mike they use for recordings can cause such imaging problems if the performer moves sideways. Anyway I prefer a stable performer's placement on the soundstage.. Maybe I'm just oldfashioned.. Link to comment
kumakuma Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Should not have read this thread. I've listened to this album numerous times since buying it without noticing the soundstage "issues". Now it's probably going to jump out at me next time I put it on. 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
mansr Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Distracting it is! I don't have Noah Wall album, I also don't recall any other Chesky Records album with such problems. I also think the binaural mike they use for recordings can cause such imaging problems if the performer moves sideways. Anyway I prefer a stable performer's placement on the soundstage.. Maybe I'm just oldfashioned.. I have several of the Chesky binaural albums, but it's only on these two I've noticed this oddity. Link to comment
sphinxsix Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Should not have read this thread. I've listened to this album numerous times since buying it without noticing the soundstage "issues". Now it's probably going to jump out at me next time I put it on. Playing it mono solves the problem But in this case you unfortunately lose the remaining aspects of wonderful Chesky binaural stereo.. Link to comment
kumakuma Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Playing it mono solves the problem But in this case you unfortunately lose the remaining aspects of wonderful Chesky binaural stereo.. I'm going to wait a few weeks before I play it again. Hopefully I'll forget that I've read this thread in the meantime... 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
AnotherSpin Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I'm going to wait a few weeks before I play it again. Hopefully I'll forget that I've read this thread in the meantime... I guess I should avoid listening it for the first time to eliminate even the chance of disappointment. Link to comment
kumakuma Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I guess I should avoid listening it for the first time to eliminate even the chance of disappointment. Please don't. Like many of the recent binaural albums from Chesky, it is great album. 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
mansr Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I guess I should avoid listening it for the first time to eliminate even the chance of disappointment. The wavering thing only happens in a few places. I'd rather it didn't, but it's a great album nonetheless. Link to comment
sphinxsix Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 The wavering thing only happens in a few places. I'd rather it didn't, but it's a great album nonetheless.Frankly I'd rather use the word 'many' not 'few'.. Link to comment
AnotherSpin Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 The wavering thing only happens in a few places. I'd rather it didn't, but it's a great album nonetheless. It is a great album indeed! I liked it a lot from first listening. No issue with channels - I am not able to keep myself fixed in one position in front of speakers for more than few seconds. And I was cooking pasta while listening anyway. Link to comment
MikeJazz Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Hello, anyone else notice that the bass is sometimes a bit to prominent? http://www.computeraudiophile.com/members/mikejazz/ funded this campain: http://igg.me/at/geekpulseaudio/x/5216671 Link to comment
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