Appreciate the input. I may simply be noticing compression in original recordings more so these days. To make a generalization, I suspect the albums that are presented in hi-res are more likely to be of higher original recording quality than titles that aren't provided in hi-res. Not a blanket statement but perhaps a fair generalization.
Unintended Consequences? Digital Streaming
My system has become more revealing through gear upgrades over the past year. This is a good thing right? Well perhaps yes and no. I've begun noticing that even while streaming 24 or 32 bit/44khz files over Qobuz that many albums now sound compressed to me and that I don't lose that "compressed" sound until I move up into the 32 bit/96 kHz files and above. This certainly adds to the magic I realize while playing through my vinyl front end which sounds humongous, open, and vibrant but much of my streaming digital experience has become less than satisfying.
Am I imagining this compression while streaming supposedly lossless files? Can anyone else relate or have similar experiences?
Am I imagining this compression while streaming supposedly lossless files? Can anyone else relate or have similar experiences?
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@three you may want to try posting this on the Auralic forum you may find some specific answers related to your Vega G1. https://community.auralic.com/ I will say, I use an Aries Mini, that I've not noticed any compression to speak of, at least not that I've noticed, streaming primarily jazz on Qobuz. I only stream 16/44 and it sounds excellent. I will say that what matters more than the sampling rate is the provenance of the master so obviously some recording may sound better, or worse, than the CD you own. |
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