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Industry Circles => Bryston Limited => Topic started by: James Tanner on 10 Feb 2010, 10:40 pm
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High Res Content
Reference Recordings (24 bit / 176.4 kHz WAV) • Files distributed on DVD
HD Tracks (24 bit at 88.2 and 96 kHz FLAC) • Files distributed via internet download
Gimell (24 bit / 96kHz FLAC) • Files distributed via internet download
MA Recordings (96kHz and 176.4 kHz WAV) • Files distributed on DVD
Chesky Records (24 bit / 176.4 kHz WAV) • Files distributed on DVD
2L (24 bit at 96kHz and 192 kHz FLAC) • Files distributed via internet download
Society of Sound (24 bit 48 kHz FLAC) • Files distributed via download by subscription
Boston Symphony Orchestra (24 bit 88.2 kHz AIFF) • Files distributed via download by subscription
james
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I am a member of Society of Sound...some of the music is quirky.
Last time I checked HD Tracks was not available to Canadian customers.
Keith
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James;
Good stuff, thanks!
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I believe Linn too issues their stuff on hi-rez PCM
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For hi-rez audio, what is the usage model like for a two channel setup?
Thoughts I have are:
1) iMac/MacMini/PC USB out to BDA-1,
2) USB harddrive connected to the BDA-1, --Is that even an option? Guessing no
3) Stream the audio to the USB port from a computer/music server... --If so, which products would work
I'm definitely excited about the new hi-resolution digital audio formats, but I'm having trouble with having another computer in another room of the house. I think option 3) would be preferred as long as there's a wireless remote. I assume this would be a lot like an Apple TV or any UPnP device and option 2) would be reasonable but some might find it inconvenient to add new hi-rez files.
Any other thoughts?
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I love Chesky Records. :thumb:
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Last time I checked HD Tracks was not available to Canadian customers.
Huh? I purchased and downloaded an 96/24 album last year.
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There's also AIX Records - excellent recording - http://www.itrax.com/
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Another label/store to add:
http://www.naimlabel.com/ (http://www.naimlabel.com/)
Probably not everyone's cup of tea but track 9 is interesting and you can freely download the 96/24 (wave/flac) version along with apple lossless version for comparison. I even picked up the vinyl album at the not-so-local local music store.
http://theslip.nin.com/ (http://theslip.nin.com/)
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I love Chesky Records. :thumb:
There have been complaints on other sites and it also has been my experience that Chesky Records sometimes fails to ship CD's that you have purchased. So proceed with caution.
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As stated numerous times before, we have a whole Circle dedicated to this topic. No offense, but in the spirit of AC there is no need to stay Bryston about it. :)
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=150.0
Yes, Naim label is one of my faves, and it always seems to deliver true hirez material. The Charlie Haden collaboration with Antonio Forcione called Heartplay is an incredible 24/96 recording.
BTW, if you encounter a "faux" hirez purchase (i.e simply redbook upconverted, or for example being duped by Rhino calling 16/44 redbook "hidef" cuz their only other offering is MP3??) then report it on our "faux hirez" thread sticky. Thanks
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=76363.0
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Are there any labels with Rock, Pop, Folk Rock and Easy Listening content in Hi-Rez? Thanks.
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Are there any labels with Rock, Pop, Folk Rock and Easy Listening content in Hi-Rez? Thanks.
AIX's online downloads have a variety. Chesky has some too.
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Are there any labels with Rock, Pop, Folk Rock and Easy Listening content in Hi-Rez? Thanks.
DVD-Audio discs are your best bet. They can be ripped to hard disc, but require a DVD-A player. Grateful Dead, Yes, REM, David Crosby, Steely Dan, Donald Fagen, etc. Lots' of Neil Young hirez on regular DVD (rippable 24/96 PCM) like Live at Massey Hall, Sugar Mountain, Greatest Hits, etc.
Already ripped and downloadable? There are some Kinks, Carla Lother, Dave Grisman, Alison Kraus/Robert Plant and others on HDTracks.
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Don't forget this for classical music:
https://www.analekta.com/ (https://www.analekta.com/)
You guys all rockers :rock: or what, how could you miss the biggest indie Canadian record label for classical music?
Nap.
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A small selection which sounds very good. Ever wondered how a Steinway piano could sound through your Brystons if the engineer didn't pass it through a compressor? Here it is:
http://bluecoastrecords.com/ (http://bluecoastrecords.com/)
Nap. :thumb:
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Cookie Marenco's BlueCoast recordings are fantastic. Her 5.1 SACD recording techinique (E.S.E.) is quite startling in its realism. Cookie and I met at RMAF a few years ago and continue to dialog. She's a great resource and is very dedicated to HiRez, both SACD and 24/96 downloads.
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Cookie Marenco's BlueCoast recordings are fantastic. Her 5.1 SACD recording techinique (E.S.E.) is quite startling in its realism. Cookie and I met at RMAF a few years ago and continue to dialog. She's a great resource and is very dedicated to HiRez, both SACD and 24/96 downloads.
I'm attracted by the downloads. I don't have a really good 5.1 system and I also don't want to have the rug pulled from under my feet by Sony declaring SACD dead and introducing yet another DRM/Copy protected scheme. Is there a 2 channel SACD mix too or just 5.1?
Nap.
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For the ESE Sessions (a great sampler if there ever was one) it is a hybrid disc, meaning both 2 channel and 5.1 SACD. The Art Lande piano solo, While She Sleeps, is a hybrid also, but this time meaning stereo redbook layer and SACD. No multichannel with that one.
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For the ESE Sessions (a great sampler if there ever was one) it is a hybrid disc, meaning both 2 channel and 5.1 SACD. The Art Lande piano solo, While She Sleeps, is a hybrid also, but this time meaning stereo redbook layer and SACD. No multichannel with that one.
James, give'm files a try with the BDP-1, I think this is something special. :eyebrows:
Nap.
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James, give'm files a try with the BDP-1, I think this is something special. :eyebrows:
Nap.
Ok thanks for the tip - I will look into it.
james
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A small selection which sounds very good. Ever wondered how a Steinway piano could sound through your Brystons if the engineer didn't pass it through a compressor? Here it is:
http://bluecoastrecords.com/ (http://bluecoastrecords.com/)
Nap. :thumb:
Just "Register" at their website and there is a bunch of Free Hi-Rez Downloads.