ggking7 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Just found a great resource for high resolution music info: http://dvd-a.info/ It looks like Blu-Ray is the new high-res audio format. Link to comment
ggking7 Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 This MVI thing looks very promising too. I wonder if they're rip-able like DVD-A and Blu-Ray. Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hey ggking7 - I have to respectfully disagree with you on this one :-) All the Bluray music discs on this site are video of concerts. I don't think another high resolution physical media format will ever make it in high end audio. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hi ggking7 - I was multitasking to the max when I responded earlier. Thanks for the link, there is a ton of high resolution stuff on that site. Do you know what the MVI discs are? I am guessing video, but not totally sure. I have a few of the HDAD discs and I actually ripped them last night to my music server. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
ggking7 Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 I really think the Blu-Ray discs listed on that site do have audio tracks. Click the + to expand the details and it lists the mixes. The Nine Inch Nails one was released under the Creative Commons license. The music has been ripped and is available via bittorrent. Check this out: http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/dvda/messages/2/29695.html Link to comment
ggking7 Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 MVI sounds rip-able to me: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat120400050000&type=category Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 The NIN one may be an exception. I did download the 24/96 torrent of Ghosts and the new one The Slip. Very cool. The TrondheimSolistene disc is the first audio only Bluray disc to be released as well. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 From Wikipedia MVI stands for Musical Video Interactive, a DVD based means of packing audio, video and interactive visual content (for example lyrics) onto one disk. The first commercial disc released with this techonlogy was Snakes & Arrows by Rush on May 15, 2007. The audio content is provided in multiple formats, including a high-definition version (a minimum of 24-bit at 48kHz sampling) and an MP3 version for copying to portable audio players. The video content is compatible with DVD video, and can also optionally include high-definition video. Also here is the home page http://www.mvimusic.com/ Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Magoo Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hi Chris, Man I hope you are wrong about that. I was cheering Sony all along to win the format war because I am hoping for Hi-Rez Music! I have been an early adopter geek for longer that I or my bank account care to admit. Since the demise of DVD-A and SACD for the mainstream I'm still hoping artists that care about the warm analog sound qualities will explore Blu-Ray. Done properly DVD-A and SACD (192KHz) sound real close to vinyl in my book without the friction hiss! I hope someone goes for it! Magoo Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hi Magoo - Thanks for the post. I hope I am wrong any time I predict the failure of a high resolution format for audio :-) There are some major hurdles to clear before Bluray can be successful in the high end audio community. These are insurmountable, but almost in my opinion. Do you know if Sony will allow any Bluray players to output a full resolution digital signal so we can use an external DAC? I agree that properly done DVD-A and SACD sounded fabulous and I certainly purchased enough of those discs to be wary of any new physical media based format. We'll all have to keep an eye out for more details. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
rom661 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 This is a supremely subjective, speculative answer to the question of Bluray becoming the next hi rez audio format. The answer is no because of the very short distance from a large caliber, hand held pistol to the feet. My way of saying that this industry has consistently shot themselves in the foot every chance they get and I have little or no hope that their aim will deteriorate. Rick Audio Research DAC8, Mac mini w/8g ram, SSD, Amarra full version, Audio Research REF 5SE Preamp, Sutherland Phd, Ayre V-5, Vandersteen 5A\'s, Audioquest Wild and Redwood cabling, VPI Classic 3 w/Dynavector XX2MkII Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Love it Rick! In my opinion, just give me the 24/88.2 - 24/192 files and I'll play them back at full resolution on my music server. Why wait for a physical format? Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
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