Blu-Ray Pure Audio

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited February 2014
    Coming March 25th. Pre-ordered mine.

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    http://www.amazon.com/Goodbye-Yellow-Brick-Anniversary-Blu-Ray/dp/B00I48RA76/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1391835105&sr=8-2&keywords=elton+john+blue+ray
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,983
    edited February 2014
    I have an Elton John concert BR disc recorded in DTSMA. Think it was Pinball wizard...possibly recorded in Vegas. The Audio is not good at all. Listened to it once....and in the cabinet it sits.

    Hope you have better luck with yours Fox.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited February 2014
    I'm optimistic. I have the CD and SACD, and both are fine.
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    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited February 2014
    Cool BF. It'll be interesting to hear your thoughts on the BD-A. I have the SACD as well, and as most know that have any of EJ's SACDs they're very well done. I'm curious to see how this version stacks up, please keep us posted...
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,311
    edited February 2014
    Are these only in 5.1 or is there a stereo layer as well?
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited February 2014
    Both.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited April 2014
    Just ripped,

    Neil Young - Psychedelic Pill

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    This had two LPCM file options; 96/24 and 192/24. This is the first BR Audio I have seen with 192/24, and this is what I ripped to FLAC. It seemed to take forever to copy the BR to the hard drive, and then rip the files, but now I am enjoying the music. I also have this on CD, so I need to rip it so that I can do an A/B between tracks.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited April 2014
    Genesis: Selling England By The Pound - Stereo & MC mixes, sounds fantastic. Thanks for the recommendation Charlie!
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited April 2014
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Coming March 25th. Pre-ordered mine.

    51Vieu4ZcGL._SY300_.jpg


    http://www.amazon.com/Goodbye-Yellow-Brick-Anniversary-Blu-Ray/dp/B00I48RA76/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1391835105&sr=8-2&keywords=elton+john+blue+ray

    Delivered today, will rip it this weekend.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited April 2014
    ^^^^

    I have the Speaker corner version on vinyl and the regular mercury version, and now this comes out LOL. the Speaker corner was like $60 :(
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  • ninerbj
    ninerbj Posts: 870
    edited April 2014
    I have a Oppo 103 running into a Pioneer SC-75 via hdmi. Am I missing the boat by not useing analog connections?
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited April 2014
    ninerbj wrote: »
    I have a Oppo 103 running into a Pioneer SC-75 via hdmi. Am I missing the boat by not useing analog connections?

    I'm running the Oppo 103 via HDMI to an SC-61. The 103 player is not noted for having a particularly great DAC, so you're likely better off with HDMI using the Pioneer's DAC.
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited April 2014
    kevintomb wrote: »
    Anyone have any bad experiences with any Blu Ray audio discs yet?

    I am thinking of picking up a few but not sure yet.

    There are some very good ones and some not so good with the HFPA (high fidelity pure audio). It pays to do your home work and search places like Club Polk, AVS, blu-ray.com for reviews before buying. Have fun!
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited April 2014
    kevintomb wrote: »
    Anyone have any bad experiences with any Blu Ray audio discs yet?

    What do you mean by bad experiences? The worst experience I have occurs with every disc. I have to enter the song title for each disc I rip. Other than that I love them.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
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  • villian
    villian Posts: 412
    edited April 2014
    This is an interesting thread. I'd like to learn the differences between these physical media and their formats and other digital only formats.
    Too many good quotes to list..waiting for some fresh ammo. :)
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,983
    edited April 2014
    villian wrote: »
    This is an interesting thread. I'd like to learn the differences between these physical media and their formats and other digital only formats.

    Read up in the digital section, plenty of threads to wrap yourself around.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited June 2014
    Just finished ripping (96/24) this to the music server. Will listen a little later.

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    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2014
    Just placed my pre-order for a 07/04/14 release date.

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    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 10,716
    edited July 2014
    Wow! I was just looking at this.
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Just placed my pre-order for a 07/04/14 release date.

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2014
    Buy it. :smile:

    Seriously, the more we support high-res formats, the more music will be released as high-res.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,983
    edited July 2014
    I had "Night at the Opera" on DTS, didn't care for it much. The blu-ray format though for hi-rez music has legs imho. Everyone already has a player, nothing else to buy to enjoy the higher rez formats.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2014
    tonyb wrote: »
    The blu-ray format though for hi-rez music has legs imho. Everyone already has a player, nothing else to buy to enjoy the higher rez formats.

    Good point, but what about the rest of the system? That would be a good test for Monk. Have an inexpensive home theater compete with a better HT for any sonic differences.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited July 2014
    A little spendy but may be worth the investment. The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings (3 Blu-Ray Audio Edition) $100
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited July 2014
    Received Quadrophenia ( studio album ) today on Blu-ray. AWESOME. If your on the fence about this one. JUMP !!!
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2014
    Mine just arrived. Since I am working from home today I guess I will rip it now instead of waiting for Saturday.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2014
    I just exchanged my Blue Ray Audio for a new one. The drive couldn't read it. First time I ever had that problem. Oh well. I had Bob Marley Greatest Hits so I ripped that instead. Been meaning to do that for a while.

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    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited July 2014
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I just exchanged my Blue Ray Audio for a new one. The drive couldn't read it. First time I ever had that problem. Oh well. I had Bob Marley Greatest Hits so I ripped that instead. Been meaning to do that for a while.

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    Strange that happened to you BF. Need a firmware update on your player maybe? Ordered a copy last night, hope I don't have that issue...
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,983
    edited July 2014
    Skip, While I can agree with your assertions, the BR format offers one thing streaming music doesn't....video. Great for concert discs and no real further investment needed. That's appealing to some on a low budget which also appears to be more and more people these days. While streaming is the wave of the future, good quality isn't as easy or cheap yet. Plus for some older folks it's a tad more complicated than what they are used to. SACD was suppose to be a dead format too, along with vinyl and reel to reel. There's room for everyone and a variety of formats.
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    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2014
    Tornado Red wrote: »
    Strange that happened to you BF. Need a firmware update on your player maybe? Ordered a copy last night, hope I don't have that issue...

    No. Seems to be a defective disk. I almost read it twice, but it stopped after some period with read errors. I tried cleaning it up, but after that it never was recognized. Amazon has already shipped the replacement disk so will soon find out if it works.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2014
    DSkip wrote: »
    I can't name one person other than BlueFox who plays at Ultra-hifi levels that invests in BD audio. Even then, BF rips them to a drive, so its sort of counter-intuitive.

    Until they are available for download it is the only way to get high-res for some titles. But yes, eventually physical media for anything will soon be a niche for a few hold outs. More than likely, CDs will be made from down sampled high res files, and sold by small specialty vendors.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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