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Describe the "new HiFi sound"?

Recently had a discussion with an audio friend over the word "musical" and what this word means to each of us with regard to sound from different amplifiers and speakers. Some debate too.  And, reading this other comment on Agon once in a while...how some equipment has the "new HiFi sound".  

ASK: 

Can someone describe this, in your words, what is the new HiFi Sound to you?  Examples? Or, opposites of the new HiFi sound, what does this sound like?

 

 

 

decooney
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@dave_b 

 

Could you give a couple of your LP's that have that tube life, color and dynamic range? 

kota1
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The "new" sound is something entirely different. It aims not to simulate live concert performance, but to do aurally what molecular gastronomy does gustatorily: to create, via sophisticated technology, sensory experiences NOT to be found outside the laboratory.

Ohhhh, I get it, I LOVE the "new" sound then. Atmos music has brought semsory experiences to a level that you can’t achieve with stereo, or even "surround sound". Artists can create stuff with a new "technological" approach. Check out this video of Deadmaus talking about his atmos mixes "its more of a technical process than a creative process":

https://youtu.be/pp8RPrBWYEo

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dave_b
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First thought…

Thelonius Monk -Criss Cross

Columbia Records

Check out skeptical audiophile review!

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dave_b
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Coltrane Live at the village vanguard is superb on many levels!

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dave_b
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So many…I’m gonna go re visit them;)

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