: The disc is a Hybrid SACD , meaning it contains two layers: a high-resolution DSD layer (for SACD players) and a standard Red Book CD layer (playable on regular CD players).
: Key figures in the West Coast audiophile mastering scene. VA - The SACD Stereo And Multichannel Demonstra...
The sampler features the work of several top-tier recording and mastering engineers, including: : The disc is a Hybrid SACD ,
This disc remains a staple for audiophiles to test the and tonal accuracy of high-end audio systems. If you'd like, I can: Explain the differences between DSD and PCM audio. If you'd like, I can: Explain the differences
The album covers a variety of genres, from jazz and vocals to classical and choral music, intended to demonstrate different sonic characteristics like , bass extension , and spatial imaging . Focus / Highlight Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble "Ogoun Badagris" Extreme dynamics and deep bass extension. Anthony Wilson Trio "Chitlins Con Carne" Blues guitar classic; demonstrates natural timbre. Bill Cunliffe Trio High-frequency extension and transparency. Linda Rosenthal "La Paloma" Captures the warmth of a Million Dollar Stradivarius. Luqman Hamza "Feeling Good" Rich, smooth male jazz vocals. Teresa Perez "Fantasia on Greensleeves" Moving cello performance with a palpable sense of space. Jacintha "Autumn Leaves" Holographic jazz vocals; an audiophile favorite. Gaudeamus Sacred Feast "O Sacrum Convivum" Breath-taking choral music in a 5.1 surround mix. Bennie Wallace "When a Woman Loves a Man" Moody slow ballad with a "live club" atmosphere. Audio Engineering Pedigree
: Renowned for classical recordings (Hyperion). Tom Jung : A pioneer of DSD and founder of DMP.
