German magazine STEREO released 4-disc-set with HiRes

[jtm]

German STEREO magazine just released a 4-disc-set for serious comparison of different media and resolutions.

 

The set includes

- a 180g Vinyl-LP

- a Hybrid-SACD

- a DVD Video disc

- a DVD data disc

 

All media come with the same content for comparison.

The DVD Video disc plays in every DVD-Video player (only audio, no picture) at 96/24 and has a separate layer with the audio files as 96/24 FLAC.

 

The DVD data disc holds the content in 192/24 FLAC, 48/24 FLAC, 44/16 FLAC and 44/16 FLAC derived from the DSD of the SACD.

 

The content has been recorded, mixed and mastered by Pauler Acoustics (Stockfisch Records) by courtesy of Acousense records.

 

Tracklist:

1. Espana - Rhapsodie für Orchester (Emmanuel Chabrier) (6:26)

2. La Mer - Drei sinfonische Skizzen (Claude Debussy) (7:03)

3. Konzert für Violine & Orchester D-Dur op.35 (Tschaikowsky) (10:58)

4. Der symphonische Ring - Walkürenritt (Richard Wagner) (2:54)

5. Concierto de Aranjuez für Gitarre & Orchester (Joaquin Rodrigo) (6:39)

6. Introduktion & Allegro (Maurice Ravel) (10:37)

7. Impromptu Nr.1 As-Dur op.29 (Frederic Chopin) (4:33)

 

(Catalogue no. ACO-11011)

 

The set is available for 49 EUR, directly from the magazine.

http://www.stereo-shop.de/product_info.php?info=p108_STEREO-HOeRTEST-EDITION.html

 

I am no member of any of those companies involved in this project, this post is for information and should not be misunderstood as advertisement.

 

 

[ted_b]

is Ralf's PCM from Acousense, then the DVD and DVD-A stuff will be great, but the hybrid SACD will be PCM-to-DSD, which proves nothing (or rather, doesn't show SACD in its true light). Conversely, if it's DSD from Stockfisch then conversion to PCM will be apples vs oranges.

 

Would be nice if a German speaking CA member could look into the "devil in the details".

 

[jtm]

I have no details yet but will reconfirm with them.

 

(German is my native language ...)

 

 

 

[ted_b]

n/t

 

[jtm]

Ralph from Acousence confirmed that all masters are native 192/24, transferred lossless to 192/24 FLAC. The lower resolution FLAC versions have been created from best possible resampled PCM versions.

 

The analog signal for the vinyl disc was created using a Weiss DAC1 mk2 to ensure best possible signal / audio quality.

 

Looking from the perspective to have a vinly disc as the "original source to compare with various digital media and formats" a SACD is a must in such a comprehensive edition.

 

This SACD version was created using the best possible A/D-converter for DSD, the EMM Labs ADC8 mkIV.

So you're right by saying the comparison isn't truly fair in this respect as another conversion is included in this process. Anyway this additional format allows a fair comparison to the vinly disc, which was one of the original ideas for this project.

 

And I need to correct myself (which proves again you should read the booklet carefully before posting at midnight ...)

Recording, mix and mastering has been done by Ralph at Acousence, who did the main job on this great sounding collection.

The fellows from Pauler Acoustics worked on the SACD-part of this project.

 

 

[Jud]

The fellows from Pauler Acoustics worked on the SACD-part of this project.

 

Interesting, had never heard of Stockfisch before; then earlier this week an old friend recommended the label, now this. Will likely get an opportunity to hear some of their stuff when I visit him in a week or so.

 

[jtm]

If you are into singer/songwriter then this is the right label for you. To get an overview on their artists and recordings I would recommend to check out the "Closer To The Music" samplers. Four volumes already exist as hybrid discs, the first two issues are among my favourites for demonstrations, besides new artists like McKinley Black and Paul O'Brien.

 

[ted_b]

For hirez get Made In The Shade and Hell Or High Water, at elast. I have several Stockfisch recordings, including all the samplers. The late Chris Jones' stuff is great, too.

 

[ted_b]

comparison set if the SACD was transferred straight to DSD instead of Ralf's stuff. It is likely still a good set to have some Acousense if you don't already.

 

[Teresa]

I have "No Sanctuary Here" and it is not only the coolest non-classical track I have but the best sounding as well.

 

Stockfisch Records is all around great IMHO.

 

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[hema]

One of my favourite tracks to watch on TV but I've never been there. Guess I now know which GP I want to go to this year.

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