Honor Roll of Dynamic Pop CDs

F1nut
F1nut Posts: 50,557
edited January 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
An article of interest for those of us that appreciate good mastering.

http://www.digido.com/misc-content/honor-roll.html
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited January 2008
    Great Read Jesse. It is sad to see the industry making recordings in overdrive just to compensate for the downloadable sect. Phooey I say!
  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2008
    high intrinsic loudness necessarily produces lowered microdynamics.

    Well that line says it all.

    RT1
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2008
    Another good read on this subject would be the book written by Bob Katz, "Mastering Audio the art and science" by Focal press.

    No further comment right now. This subject and the end result of some of today's music puts me in a bad mood. That said, I'm going to put in Donald Fagan's "Morph the Cat" and enjoy a properly recorded album. Phffffft.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited January 2008
    Thanks for posting that Jesse.

    Here is another list, some good stuff I'm sure you'll agree, look here
    Carl

  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited January 2008
    I agree, thanks Carl.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."


    President of Club Polk

  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited January 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Another good read on this subject would be the book written by Bob Katz, "Mastering Audio the art and science" by Focal press.

    No further comment right now. This subject and the end result of some of today's music puts me in a bad mood. That said, I'm going to put in Donald Fagan's "Morph the Cat" and enjoy a properly recorded album. Phffffft.

    So, you like the album? Glad I could help.:p. The MUSICain't so bad, either.
    ....mutant....
  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    Interesting. The few that I own on the list (Lyle Lovett, Roger Waters, Talking Heads et al) are in heavy rotation for a reason.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited January 2008
    high intrinsic loudness necessarily produces lowered microdynamics.

    Well that line says it all.

    RT1

    Too true.
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited January 2008
    I like heavy rotation. :D
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."


    President of Club Polk

  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited January 2008
    Hmmmm I thought in heavy rotation meant spinning vinyl.:D
  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2008
    every time I turn around its a heavy rotation............

    RT1
  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    Hmmmm I thought in heavy rotation meant spinning vinyl.:D

    Only if they are 200 gram LPs.:D
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited January 2008
    every time I turn around its a heavy rotation............

    RT1


    Hehe......
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."


    President of Club Polk