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Topic: Double-blind test of SACD and DVD-A vs. Redbook 16/44 in JAES Septembe (Read 172901 times) previous topic - next topic
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Double-blind test of SACD and DVD-A vs. Redbook 16/44 in JAES Septembe

Reply #75
I've yet to hear this magical vinyl set-up that plays wide dynamic range classical music without audible flaws during the quiet passages.

Uh? Regarding classical, wider dynamic range is maybe the only advantage that even the most diehard vinylists acknowledge to digital.

Maybe I've already told it: I have a couple CDs of symphonic music from early '80 with a great red "WARNING" written on the first page of the booklet together with an advice not to turn up too much on quieter passages not to damage speakers on subsequent fortissimi...

Edit: for example this CD.
... I live by long distance.

 

Double-blind test of SACD and DVD-A vs. Redbook 16/44 in JAES Septembe

Reply #76
So the point I'm getting at is this: I think it is the kind of mastering as they do for vinyl what the people really like, the people who prefer vinyl over cd, of course.


More likely, vinyl sells to people for whom it is new and its warts seem like beauty marks, and to people for whom it is old and its warts seems like beauty marks.

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Maybe it is that of the modern vinyl pressing have a greater dynamic range than their cd counterparts.


Not a chance. They made the mistake of releasing test records on "modern vinyl pressings" so that technical types can measure its dynamic range. It's about 30 dB shy of what its CD counterparts can do.

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Maybe it is the differences in the depth of the bass or some such.


The differences in the depth of bass or some such is that vinyl doesn't have greater depth, it has audibly far less depth.

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Maybe it is related to something else.


Yes, naivete and sentimentality.

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But I don't think it is related to the physical medium itself and that if they are not visually exposed to the medium they'd still prefer the vinyl-style mastering over the mastering intended for cd reproduction.


It is only a very tiny minority that prefers vinyl.

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And I still stand by my idea that putting on a vinyl is more of an effort and that has a positive influence on the experience of music.


Good thing that you stand by your ideas... ;-)


Double-blind test of SACD and DVD-A vs. Redbook 16/44 in JAES Septembe

Reply #78
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Maybe it is that of the modern vinyl pressing have a greater dynamic range than their cd counterparts.

Not a chance. They made the mistake of releasing test records on "modern vinyl pressings" so that technical types can measure its dynamic range. It's about 30 dB shy of what its CD counterparts can do.

Time for my 180.

I think he means "mastering" instead of pressing, implying that usually heavy DRC is often only applied to CD releases of titles.

If you want to join in on a discussion over that subject, here's a recent one:
http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index....showtopic=98199

Double-blind test of SACD and DVD-A vs. Redbook 16/44 in JAES Septembe

Reply #79
I'm totally lost.



Why?

True differences between vinyl and CD issues, such as exist, can be *at minimum* attributed to mastering (with all that entails), and to inherent audio issues with the analog technology.  (Unless you believe that digital has inherent audible issues too)

I think you know this already....? 



Double-blind test of SACD and DVD-A vs. Redbook 16/44 in JAES Septembe

Reply #80
I was lost with who suggested we blind tested what. It doesn't matter.

I'm quite clear that both vinyl and CD can sometimes sound the same (to my ears), but CD is sonically transparent to the source (to my ears) while vinyl often isn't (to almost anyone's ears!).

I do have a lot of records, and some decent turntables - but I can't take it too seriously. I don't look for, or expect, perfection. That would be to invite disappointment. I get easily as much fun out of my mp3 player.

Cheers,
David.

Double-blind test of SACD and DVD-A vs. Redbook 16/44 in JAES Septembe

Reply #81
Due to the two off-topic posts in the last 24 hours, this thread will close.  If you wish to talk specifically about the study send me a PM and I will consider re-opening the discussion.