Linda Rondstadt "Whats New" on HD Tracks in 24/192 is absolutely spectacular.
Which High Res releases are worth buying?
A number of A'goners have said they'd like to start a running database of releases that are worth buying. We've all discovered High Res downloads and discs that don't even live up to Redbook standards. Others are a definite improvement. Here's your chance to weigh in on the winners as well as the dogs. Inevitably, you may post a recommendation others may disagree with. Debate is good, but let's keep it clean and courteous. If we do, this could provide everyone with a great resource.
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07-21-11: Levy03 It's easy to do isn't it...!!? In response to the OP's question, my suggestions are based primarily on the sound quality. I hope the style of music is to your liking. If you like acoustic jazz (piano trios), then here is another nugget. Its only 24/88, but it sounds good. _Ben |
Ben, I hope this thread will serve everyone, regardless of respective musical preferences, so my personal musical tastes are unimportant. What I *do* hope is that people will compare reissued recordings with the original Redbook before recommending the High Res version. The High Res version should be audibly better. If it isn't, I think we'd all be better off supporting new artists as opposed to supporting reissues that represent no improvement. That said, I have no Redbook versions of the recordings posted so far but trust that most people buy reissues of recordings they've at least heard before and that their recommendations are based upon at least a comparison by memory. If *you* think it sounds "better" than how you've heard the recording sound before, then some improvement has probably been accomplished by those who produced the High Res reissue. Posts like yours are extremely helpful, so please keep passing along your discoveries! |
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