where to find Hi-res Audio?

killadaclown
killadaclown Posts: 23
edited February 2014 in Music & Movies
This week I just got a 2.1 setup going. After adjusting all the settings, I was listening to some of the tracks that I also listen to in my car's system. The first thing I noticed was the amazing bass difference! I was mind blown hearing true pure bass that didn't have any rattle! Never heard anything like it. The second thing I noticed was distortion in some of the songs. I previously thought in my car that it was just rattling, but now I know that it was distortion. I found a couple songs that were hi-res and there was no comparison.

I decided I must have more! Where is it that you go for your hi-res music? I'm hoping to find something that's less expensive or has a monthly fee with unlimited downloads.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2014
    HDtracks and Linn recordings to name a few. I think there is a thread here somewhere on sites. use google.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited February 2014
    killadaclown wrote: »
    Where is it that you go for your hi-res music? I'm hoping to find something that's less expensive or has a monthly fee with unlimited downloads.

    Less expensive than what?

    There are now a number of sites offering high-res downloads in both PCM and DSD. HD-Tracks and Acoustic Sounds come to mind, but use Google.

    I am not aware of any site that offers unlimited downloads of even MP3s, let alone high-res files, but if you find one then please let us know. Of course, illegal sites don't count.
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  • killadaclown
    killadaclown Posts: 23
    edited February 2014
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Less expensive than what?

    There are now a number of sites offering high-res downloads in both PCM and DSD. HD-Tracks and Acoustic Sounds come to mind, but use Google.

    I am not aware of any site that offers unlimited downloads of even MP3s, let alone high-res files, but if you find one then please let us know. Of course, illegal sites don't count.

    On thanks for those sites. Previously I did a search on Google and found mp3lingo which offered that, but I noticed they werent accepting anymore members. I wanted to keep it legal too, because than I don't need to sorry about extra crap being put in the file and causing distortion.

    I will check out those sites tonight. I was hoping to redo my entire library so was thinking about 1000 hi-res songs and dont really want to spend $1000 for them all.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,209
    edited February 2014
    B&W also has a site filled with High Rez music. HD Tracks is awesome.

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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited February 2014
    Your talking about flac high rez not mp3 or dsd correct?
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  • killadaclown
    killadaclown Posts: 23
    edited February 2014
    erniejade wrote: »
    Your talking about flac high rez not mp3 or dsd correct?

    That would be preferable. Else I also have some .wav files. My main goal is no distortion and not missing much of the intended effect.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,358
    edited February 2014
    Just keep in mind killa, even hi-rez files are poorly mastered. Just like you review gear, movies, etc...check reviews on reproduced music.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2014
    as mentioned prior, Linn & HD Tracks.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,358
    edited February 2014
    Linn has nice downloads it does suck the many of the selections are not licensed for the U.S.
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  • killadaclown
    killadaclown Posts: 23
    edited February 2014
    Ok great thanks!
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  • VCoak
    VCoak Posts: 200
    edited February 2014
    I have yet to download from Blue Coast but have read many great reviews.

    http://bluecoastrecords.com/
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