Redbook vs. High Resolution Tests Are Clickbait

[lucretius]

2 hours ago, The Computer Audiophile said:

I recently read about another Redbook vs. High Resolution listening test supposedly coming up soon. It made me think, why have such a test? Ah ha, it may drive traffic. 

 

Think about it, what other reason is there for a test like this? Every DAC now plays high resolution and every album available for purchase in high resolution is also available for streaming in high resolution. 

 

Thus, nobody is saving money by finding out they can’t hear a difference between the two versions.

 

What could possibly be gained from a conclusive test result for or against high resolution? Nothing. 

 

I’m all ears and willing to change my mind if anyone wishes to provide evidence that a Redbook vs. High Resolution test has any value. 

 

Note: This has zero to do with one’s belief in or disbelief in high resolution. That doesn’t matter in the least either, especially for purposes of this post. 

 

CDs are still cheaper.  And I can find a lot of CDs at the thrift store and in  the library -- not so for hi res.  Where is hi res other than MQA available for streaming?

[lucretius]

On 8/6/2019 at 1:27 PM, mansr said:

This is especially relevant with the slow roll-off fad where the filter can easily encroach on the audible range for 44.1 kHz material.

 

So audiophile influence is having a negative effect?  😊

[lucretius]

1 hour ago, John Dyson said:

It is 'Dyson-Hess Noise Reduction System'.

 

When will the software be released?

[lucretius]

24 minutes ago, John Dyson said:

Warning:  it is NOT trivial to use on material without 'tones', but when set up correctly, and/or with tones (if possible), it is really good. 

 

Thanks for the info.

 

Does the signature “warble tone” that was on the master tape exist on commercial transfers to CD (or digital downloads) etc.?  If necessary, where does one find a calibration tape (converted to digital)?