Can anyone give details on some multi-channel thoughts/purpose?

You are implying that my column stopped because there was nothing to write about and that would be incorrect.

@kr4

Glad to hear it!! I'm always happy to know of any audiophile who sticks to their passion.  I thought you were still writing for Stereophile just not in that column.

Since you are much more experienced, where do you think multi-channel music is and where will it go?

Best to you,

Erik

OP:

Now, in 2020, anything more than stereo is almost entirely for movies/tv. Multi-channel music was attempted with SACD and DVD/Bluray but it really didn't go anywhere. I think it probably got less interest than 3D television watching.

Take a look at Kal Rubinson’s articles on Stereophile entitled "Music in the Round."

He was an early adopter of multi-channel music playback, and he has tried some pretty awesome demo systems, including the use of 3 or more stereo DACs to produce the full 6 channels (5.1).

Unfortunately for him and others that pretty much vanished, and those articles stopped a few months ago. There are of course performance DVD and Bluray disks out there.

Personally I really enjoy having a mixed-use (music and movies) setup. If you are going this route, check out Anthem products. Great room correction and auto-calibration, and sound really good.



Best,

E