Popular Post Lowlands Posted May 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2022 I wondered if there was / is a thread here on AS on this suggested topic..... What I would appreciate is a thread listing short & to the point pointers to the proverbial Audiophile gems and what is good & useable about them for the purpose of testing/reviewing components or changes in one's setup. I could not find it, but I might have overlooked it. If overlooked, pls let me know and I will happy kill this & join the other thread. Suggested convention for postings: [Album cover] Artist(s): Album: Track: Link / url: (to streaming service; artist site) Format: PCM (rate), DSD (rate), Vinyl Demo / test usecase: (what does this recording do right, what does it show or tell you about your setup) Comments: (further comments; if any) ShawnC and orresearch 1 1 Bits to analog: Server [i9-10850k; Win10Pro, Roon Core + HQPlayer4 >all DSD256x] -> mRendu -> Regen -> Lampi GG Analog to sound: ASR Emitter II Exclusive, Battery -> Gryphon Mojo S + 2 x REL G2 Details: Audio System Link to comment
Lowlands Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 Artist(s): markusphilippe Album: Saxnbass Track: 2 - Hey Joe Link / url: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/saxnbass-markusphilippe/7640138840050 Format: PCM - Redbook(16b / 44.1k) Demo / test usecase: acoustic instrument palpability, imaging, acoustic bass, truth of timbre, PRAT. Comments: It puts two musicians in your room in front of you. On a good setup, spooky real great fun to listen to. Rene Asologuitar 1 Bits to analog: Server [i9-10850k; Win10Pro, Roon Core + HQPlayer4 >all DSD256x] -> mRendu -> Regen -> Lampi GG Analog to sound: ASR Emitter II Exclusive, Battery -> Gryphon Mojo S + 2 x REL G2 Details: Audio System Link to comment
Lowlands Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 Artist(s): Michael Wollny with Eric Schaefer & Christian Weber Album: Nachtfahrten Track: 14 - Nachtfahrten Link / url: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/nachtfahrten-michael-wollny-with-eric-schaefer-christian-weber/0614427959232 Format: PCM 24b / 96k Demo / test usecase: Dynamics, truth of timbre Comments: Jazz trio in your room. Dynamic recording. Rexp 1 Bits to analog: Server [i9-10850k; Win10Pro, Roon Core + HQPlayer4 >all DSD256x] -> mRendu -> Regen -> Lampi GG Analog to sound: ASR Emitter II Exclusive, Battery -> Gryphon Mojo S + 2 x REL G2 Details: Audio System Link to comment
Popular Post DuckToller Posted May 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2022 Salut Lowlands, fellow Dutch audiophile PAP started a thread in 2015 that perhaps comes close to what you were looking for. Can't imagine you missed it. Still, less organized convention for posting there. Very nice initiative from you, though. Best, Tom PAP and orresearch 2 Link to comment
PAP Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Artist(s): Carmen Gomes Inc Album: Up Jumped The Devil Track: track 1 leading into track 2 Link / url: DXD; soundliaison.com DSD; nativedsd.com or soundliaison.com Compact Disk carmengomes.bandcamp Format: PCM(DXD) (5 stars), DSD (sounds to me like well made LP, but I'm not a DSD expert, Compact Disk. I wish all compact disks were mastered this good. Demo / test usecase: This recording covers the whole sonic spectrum from the low 27 hz opening note on the double bass to the smooth yet crystal clear highs from the drums. Quote the whole recording drips with presence and a sense of performance. I can imagine this one proving popular on the demo circuit; Review in Hifi News and Record magazine Quote "The sound is totally three dimensional. You almost feel like you can reach out and touch everyone. The sound is totally open with natural decay and depth. It is stunning. It really is. No hyperbole." review in this forum by Joe Whip Link to comment
Lowlands Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 55 minutes ago, PAP said: Artist(s): Carmen Gomes Inc Album: Up Jumped The Devil Track: track 1 leading into track 2 Also on Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/up-jumped-the-devil-discovering-the-music-of-robert-johnson-carmen-gomes-inc/xfi2zq4kk7kmc PAP 1 Bits to analog: Server [i9-10850k; Win10Pro, Roon Core + HQPlayer4 >all DSD256x] -> mRendu -> Regen -> Lampi GG Analog to sound: ASR Emitter II Exclusive, Battery -> Gryphon Mojo S + 2 x REL G2 Details: Audio System Link to comment
PAP Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 This one file in different formats is excellent; Test your DAC! Free Format Comparison v2.0 Which format is best for your DAC? Every DAC has it's own character, some sounds better using PCM files and some sounds better using DSD files......some people find the convenience of FLAC files more important. Here on this page is a list containing a song in 15 different formats. The song is called 'A Fool For You' and is performed by Carmen Gomes Inc. It’s taken from the album 'Carmen Sings The Blues'. carmen-gomes-sings-the-blues All the different formats have the same source file, DXD 352kHz (Studio Master). We used the XiSRC app for the conversion to DSD and Steinberg Wavelab for the conversion to the other PCM formats and FLAC. When you compare different sample rates always start with the lowest resolution. During listening don't focus too much, hearing is as individual as taste but hearing is also something which can be acquired, like the taste of good wine. You can choose from the following formats: 1. DXD 352kHz-32bit 2. DXD 352kHz-24bit 3. PCM 192kHz 4. PCM 176kHz 5. PCM 96kHz 6. PCM 88kHz 7. PCM 44kHz 8. DSD 256 9. DSD 128 10. DSD 64 11. FLAC 352kHz 12. FLAC 192kHz 13. FLAC 176kHz 14. FLAC 96kHz 15. FLAC 88kHz Lowlands 1 Link to comment
PAP Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 The 'One Mic' recordings are must haves imo for testing.; Link to comment
christian u Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 This one has incredible dynamic range; Link to comment
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