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When is digital going to get the soul of music?

I have to ask this(actually, I thought I mentioned this in another thread.). It's been at least 25 years of digital. The equivalent in vinyl is 1975. I am currently listening to a pre-1975 album. It conveys the soul of music. Although digital may be more detailed, and even gives more detail than analog does(in a way), when will it convey the soul of music. This has escaped digital, as far as I can tell.
mmakshak
aplhifi
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Muralman1,

One of my all-time favorites and system test disc is the Reference Recordings "Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances".

If you hear the difference between this excellent CD and the RR 176.4Khz/24bit HRx disc made from the original analog master, you will change your mind, forever! :-)

Simply, half of the info is missing on the CD and there is no transport or DAC available to make up for it!

Best,
Alex Peychev
muralman1
1,527 posts
 
Albertporter, nothing would make me happier to have you living close by.
muralman1
1,527 posts
 
Aplhifi, I have, "Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances." We just have to agree to disagree. I happen to love record playing and all it's rituals.

Remastered CDs sound derived from master tapes are the best too!
aplhifi
515 posts
 

Muralman1, I think we have a misunderstanding; I am talking about digital not analog. Here is a description of the Reference Recordings HRx discs And here is the Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances HRx disc

I have converted this to Linear PCM 176.4/24 DVD-A using HD-Audio Solo Ultra by Cirlinca so I can play it in my NWO-M.

As nice as the CD is, the HRx/DVD-A is light years better. Both came from the same master tape.

Best,
Alex Peychev
muralman1
1,527 posts
 
Oh, sorry, Aplhifi, that is something I plan on trying, computer fed music. It is not as easy as I hoped. The USB interface provided for AN is not well liked.
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