HDTracks.com Rumors?

[kenzo]

Absolutely no disrespect is intended, but multimedia speakers designed primarily for game-playing and action films may not be the best way to detect the very subtle differences between 44kHz/16bit files and higher sample rate / bit depth files. Even on studio reference monitors in a sound-treated room, it is extremely difficult to distinguish the difference.

As mentioned, though, the most important factor would be the quality of the source that was used and to a much lesser extent how it was converted to digital.

Here's hoping for true source remastering!
Cheers,
kenzo

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by kenzo

Absolutely no disrespect is intended, but multimedia speakers designed primarily for game-playing and action films may not be the best way to detect the very subtle differences between 44kHz/16bit files and higher sample rate / bit depth files. Even on studio reference monitors in a sound-treated room, it is extremely difficult to distinguish the difference.

As mentioned, though, the most important factor would be the quality of the source that was used and to a much lesser extent how it was converted to digital.

Here's hoping for true source remastering!
Cheers,
kenzo

Exactly. I'm a sound engineer, remember? That's the point I was trying to make, but not as well as you did. I don't think there's a discernible difference to the average listener when it comes to these tracks. If you've got a nice receiver and some quality towers or something... then yeah possibly.

And Dr. Zub, thanks for your break down. Once I get my "studio" set back up I'd like to give them a proper listen and see if these versions are a more enjoyable listen.

[UndoingTheLaces]

I am now intrigued. I only ever had Mirage on CD so I didn't even know there was a different version of Straight Back. Can someone tell me what the difference was?

[Mac_Man_Dan]

having listened to the Tango HD album.... i am very impressed, there has been much i have missed and am really enjoying it, i have high hopes for Mirage when i finish this. However, i am not getting the same vibe as i have done from the original cd quality, as in my opinion its lost its 80's ness i love in albums. for example, Isnt It midnight, almost a new song... but its ....just lost that pinch that i thought made it epic, now it just sounds like a modern album.

Dont get me wrong, its a great listen, but for someone who loves the 80's vibe in music, its not got it, and i feel a little gutted personally....but thats not for effort made to do it, just my own opinion.....

[PenguinHead]

I'm a bit conflicted. Not sure if I want/need these. And, they are rather pricey at 24 bucks. Are they really worth the cost?