High Resolution Material

James Tanner · « **on:** 19 Nov 2010, 08:07 pm »

Hi Folks,

Thought it would be a good idea to have a list of where you can attain high resolution digital material. We are starting to see more and more material being released on pre-loaded USB Hard-Drives and Thumb-Drives - the Beatles Green Apple Thumb-Drive http://www.amazon.ca/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=beatles+usb&tag=googcana-20&index=aps&hvadid=5536611203&ref=pd_sl_74s7xwbfy6_e being one example and the Cardas high-resolution Audio cards another. http://www.cardas.com/content.php?area=music&content_id=9&pagestring=USB+Audio+Cards

Got this today and Linn is offering preloaded 500G or 1TB Western Digital USB Hard-Drives as well.

http://www.linnrecords.com/linn-promotion.aspx#dmc

james

James Tanner · « **Reply #1 on:** 19 Nov 2010, 08:08 pm »

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

Linn Records (24 bit 48 kHz to 192 kHz FLAC) • Files distributed via internet download

NAIM label ((24 bit 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz FLAC) • Files distributed via internet download

Moonalice (24 bit 96 kHz FLAC) • Files distributed on DVD

GaryArthur · « **Reply #2 on:** 19 Nov 2010, 08:32 pm »

HD Tracks just released Ray Charles' "Genius Loves Company" in 96/24.

BrysTony · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 Nov 2010, 08:33 pm »

Thanks, that is a good list. I have had good success with HD Tracks but have not tried the others since I have no capability to play files beyond 24bit/96khz. Obviously, I need/want a BDP-1

budt · « **Reply #4 on:** 19 Nov 2010, 11:13 pm »

So, what do I need to get the most out of these downloads etc?

James Tanner · « **Reply #5 on:** 20 Nov 2010, 03:30 am »

Quote from: budt on 19 Nov 2010, 11:13 pm

So, what do I need to get the most out of these downloads etc?

Hi budt

A quality player that can play NATIVE high resolution digital files up to 192k/24bit.

James

ian.ameline · « **Reply #6 on:** 22 Nov 2010, 05:57 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 20 Nov 2010, 03:30 am

Hi budt

A quality player that can play NATIVE high resolution digital files up to 192k/24bit.

James

Gee, I wonder where one could find one of those?

(Hint: http://www.bryston.com/pdfs/09/BDP1%20Handout.pdf )

James Tanner · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 Nov 2010, 07:28 pm »

Music Download Sites offering True CD Quality and High Definition Audio
This is a selection of sites offering lossless CD resolution or better downloads

•HD Tracks
•Naim Label
•Linn Online
•iTrax
•Music Giants
•High Definition Tape Transfers (Classical)
•Gimell (Classical)
•Magnatune (independents)
•Deutsche Grammophon (Classical, select Catalogue, then Format -> Download FLAC Lossless)

james

HooStat · « **Reply #8 on:** 22 Nov 2010, 08:48 pm »

Not to take anything away from Bryston's new player (which looks like it is hitting the market at the right time), but for those of us just testing the waters, is there another way to do this? Do you know whether it is possible to load some of these tracks up on a CD/DVD and play them via a player such as the OPPO (sending them to a DAC from there)? It would be fun to try out some of these tracks without having to reconfigure my system (for now).

Thanks for the links. This is exactly what I have been looking for.

ian.ameline · « **Reply #9 on:** 22 Nov 2010, 09:52 pm »

If your computer has a digital out, you could load them there and play to the BDA-1. All macs do 24/96.

As with 16/44.1, the quality of the recording, mixing and mastering have a huge effect.

alexone · « **Reply #10 on:** 22 Nov 2010, 09:58 pm »

Ian,

what have you downloaded already? what is your favourite song/band ?

al.

vegasdave · « **Reply #11 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 12:20 am »

High resolution material? VINYL!

Laundrew · « **Reply #12 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 01:20 am »

Quote from: vegasdave on 27 Nov 2010, 12:20 am

High resolution material? VINYL!

I can see it all now…

Welcome to the new world, the world of SAHDAV Format - Super Analogue High Definition Acoustic Vinyl Format.

Truly, a new, superior format for individuals whom are not satisfied with the low performance of 1’s and 0’s - life is not "on" or "off," so why should your music be? Analogue directly from the platter without conversions - welcome to the 21st century. Drop by your local audiophile outlet and hear what you are missing!

I see that even Future Shop has started to stock turn tables now.

Everything old is new again

Be well...

vegasdave · « **Reply #13 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 08:43 am »

Vinyl is actually hi-res. Analog has a higher sampling rate than digital. It's true...

budt · « **Reply #14 on:** 28 Nov 2010, 05:24 pm »

Actually, in my previous post I wasn't joking. I was simply too lazy to do all the reading behing it. What I want to know is exactly what bryston product/products I need to play down loaded high res files from the net.DO i simply feed a dac from computer or what. I am looking for the best possible sound....

BrysTony · « **Reply #15 on:** 28 Nov 2010, 06:57 pm »

Quote from: budt on 28 Nov 2010, 05:24 pm

Actually, in my previous post I wasn't joking. I was simply too lazy to do all the reading behing it. What I want to know is exactly what bryston product/products I need to play down loaded high res files from the net.DO i simply feed a dac from computer or what. I am looking for the best possible sound....

The following will get it done with Bryston products highlighted in red. 1. Download hi-res files to your computer. 2. Transfer the files to a USB storage device (hard drive, thumb drive, or solid state drive). 3. Plug USB storage device into Bryston BDP-1 4. BDP-1 feeds digital data to DAC Bryston BDA-1 5. BDA-1 feeds analog to Bryston Preamp (your choice) 6. Preamp feeds Bryston Amp (your choice)

dirk · « **Reply #16 on:** 21 Dec 2010, 06:07 pm »

At linn you can try some for free now: Linn Christmas Gift (Various Artists)

http://www.linnrecords.com/recording-linn-christmas-gift.aspx?utm_source=LinnEmarketing&utm_medium=email&utm_term=D1B&utm_campaign=xmasEcard2010

Napalm · « **Reply #17 on:** 21 Dec 2010, 06:27 pm »

Quote from: vegasdave on 27 Nov 2010, 08:43 am

Vinyl is actually hi-res. Analog has a higher sampling rate than digital. It's true...

Analog actually doesn't have any sampling rate. It's continuous. What you're discussing there is bandwidth, linearity and signal/noise ratio.

Apparently s/n was very important for the american public. More important than anything else. Witness the Dolby B thing.

nap.

James Tanner · « **Reply #18 on:** 21 Dec 2010, 06:38 pm »

Quote from: dirk on 21 Dec 2010, 06:07 pm

At linn you can try some for free now: Linn Christmas Gift (Various Artists)

http://www.linnrecords.com/recording-linn-christmas-gift.aspx?utm_source=LinnEmarketing&utm_medium=email&utm_term=D1B&utm_campaign=xmasEcard2010

Thanks - will give it a try

james

Vipers · « **Reply #19 on:** 21 Dec 2010, 07:47 pm »

Quote from: dirk on 21 Dec 2010, 06:07 pm

At linn you can try some for free now: Linn Christmas Gift (Various Artists)

http://www.linnrecords.com/recording-linn-christmas-gift.aspx?utm_source=LinnEmarketing&utm_medium=email&utm_term=D1B&utm_campaign=xmasEcard2010

Thanks for the link dirk, downloading now, I'm downloading 3 versions so I can compare Studio Master, CD and MP3, should be interesting