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Blu ray audio

snaphappybob

snaphappybob

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Does anyone have any experience of the format?
I've got an Oppo 203 which sounds rather good with my small collection of SACDs.
Just thought of trying some BRA if I can find something I like at a reasonable price.
 
I have a few as well. As ever, choose music first, format second for theoretical improvement don't mean diddly squat when the Neandertals are in charge of mixing and mastering!
 
I have these:
David Gilmour - Rattle that lock
Pink Floyd - Endless River
Yes - Yes Album
Yes - Tales...
Yes - Fragile
Elton John - Godbye Yellow Brick Road

French language
Mylène Farmer - Monkey Me
Zazie - La Zizanie
Zazie - Cyclo

Finnish language
Chisu - Kun Valaistun

Classical
Vivaldi - Four Seasons (NAXOS)

If you like the music, they are worth it. However, unlike classical SACDs I am not actively looking for more. Downloads do it for me. All my silver discs have been ripped no matter the format.
 
uncl_nigel said:
I have these:
David Gilmour - Rattle that lock
Pink Floyd - Endless River
Yes - Yes Album
Yes - Tales...
Yes - Fragile
Elton John - Godbye Yellow Brick Road

French language
Mylène Farmer - Monkey Me
Zazie - La Zizanie
Zazie - Cyclo

Finnish language
Chisu - Kun Valaistun

Classical
Vivaldi - Four Seasons (NAXOS)

If you like the music, they are worth it. However, unlike classical SACDs I am not actively looking for more. Downloads do it for me. All my silver discs have been ripped no matter the format.
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A few interesting titles there.
 
Some deluxe editions include a DVD with stereo mixes in 24/48 (e.g. Genesis - Selling England) or 24/96 (e.g. Yes- Close to the edge, Relayer)

Beware of eBay mad-pricing... The hi-res download is often much cheaper than the disc :)
 
If you have any interest in classical music, there is a decent range on the LSO Live label. They also include an SACD hybrid in addition to the blu-ray disc. The technical experts say that hi-res is important during the recording/mastering stages but the CD is just as good as the Blu-ray for payback. I would not argue either way but the LSO recordings are very good in both types of disc replay. One benefit of blu-ray is they can run for much longer than a CD which has a limit of around 80 minutes whereas I have an audio blu-ray with over 3 hours music at either 24b/192k 2 channel LPCM or 24b/192k DTS-HD MA 5.1 channel.

I use my Oppo's (105 & 205) mainly for watching/listening to opera on video blu-ray which are 24b/48k with excellent results for both picture & sound. I also use the Oppo's hdmi input for listening to many internet radio stations (320 kpbs) from various places around the world using my Apple i-Pod & i-Pad. The sound quality is comparable to BBC Radio 3 depending on the type of music being played - Radio 3 seems to have a fuller sound on some music but not as good when compressed on live concerts.
 
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