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Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit

Just wanted to relate an experience I recently had with a friend of mine. Those that have read my Threads before, have heard me wax enthusiastically about a DIANA KRALL-The Look of Love-DVD Audio Disk. The Recording has a Multi-Channel Surround Sound version Recorded in 24-bit/96 kHz. The Disk is being played through a Pioneer DV-58AV Universal Player, connected to a SpaceTechLab A-102 Vacuum Tube Headphone Amp, Driving a pair of Grado RS-1 Headphones. Only having 2-Channel capability, the Pioneer can Downmix the Multi-Channel version to two. A 65 year old friend of mind, not an Audiophile with limited hearing, was given a chance to listen to this Recording. His jaw had dropped to the floor. After listening for five minutes, he took the Headphones off and said "why don't they make all of them sound as good"? This Man was unimpressed with the multiple 2-Channel SACD/2-Channel Hi-Rez DVD-Audio Disks that he has heard on this Pioneer. The only thing that I can say is "out of the mouth of Babes...."! Sorry to keep harping on the point, but I believe that this is the only solution to the lack of Harmonic Content on all 2-Channel Digital Recordings, no matter the sampling rate. I also believe that it is the only solution to closing the gap of Harmonic Content between Analog and Digital, minus the ticks and pops. It would be a damn shame to lose it!
pettyofficer

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mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
if one is listening for differences, one will hear them, regardless of previous listening experiences. there are differences in aural acuity and differential threshholds, so a difference perceived by one person may not be noticed by another. motivation is as important as ear training.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi pettyofficer:

keep up the rant. maybe the men in the white coats will take you away. i think you should join o/c anonymous.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi pettyofficer:

making a mountain out of a mole hill ?

take a course in anger management . it's not a big deal. if you don't like the product don't buy it.

take up another hobby. why don't you run for president in 2012 ?
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi pettyofficer:

i question your priorities. you have expended a lot of energy on something rather trivial. are you this passionate about everything , or just sound quality of recordings ?

you may get a heart attack if you continue your rant.

again it is a waste of your valuable energy.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi pettyofficer:

your concern about "other" audiophiles reminds me of an officious boss. you should be concerned about yourself and not so concerned about what other people do.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
insteasd of complaining about something, do something. if it is beyond one's control, complaining won't change anything.

for example, complaining about the weather is a waste of time.

i suspect pettyofficer is venting. the efficacy of such an activity, considering the number of his posts is close to zero.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi pettyofficer:

what are you trying to persuade me to do ?

i feel the heat, but see no light--just a lot of griping but no solutions. what do you suggest ?

while you are not part of the problem, you are not part of the solution. you sound like a bystander passing judgment on the actions of others.

i sincerely doubt what i do prevents you from purchasing quality recordings.

there are plenty of small labels doing a good job, such as opus 111, naive, glossa, accent and astree--mostly small ensemble performances.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi pettyoficer:

i mentioned several labels in my last post which i believe exemplify excellent recording quality. depending upon your taste(s), you can find examples of high quality recordings.

there are small labels which produce decent-sounding redbook cds.
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