All.thanks for your responses.As i worried, these differences are not obvious from the packaging or the marketed resolution, but only there for those obsessed enough to listen and discriminate. Ditto there doesn't appear to be any easily navigable venue to help eliminate some of the chaff.
I appreciate the links provided and indeed there is some insight to be found on Hoffman's website. On that site there of course is debate amongst listeners (which i fully expect given our individual preferences) but at least one might narrow down what the favorite 2 or 3 recordings might be, assuming of course that someone took the time to start a thread about a particular recording.
Leaves me to wonder if maybe Roon or one of the disc information sites like Discogs etc might be interested in adding ratings as a feature for individual recordings (or pressings if that is your jam). Unlikely to come from Tidal or Qobuz given the conflict of interest. hard part would be acquiring reviews from individuals....once acquired though might be a great resource.
Anyway enjoy your holidays and happy listening.
I appreciate the links provided and indeed there is some insight to be found on Hoffman's website. On that site there of course is debate amongst listeners (which i fully expect given our individual preferences) but at least one might narrow down what the favorite 2 or 3 recordings might be, assuming of course that someone took the time to start a thread about a particular recording.
Leaves me to wonder if maybe Roon or one of the disc information sites like Discogs etc might be interested in adding ratings as a feature for individual recordings (or pressings if that is your jam). Unlikely to come from Tidal or Qobuz given the conflict of interest. hard part would be acquiring reviews from individuals....once acquired though might be a great resource.
Anyway enjoy your holidays and happy listening.