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Old 29-06-2002, 1:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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A.I. DVD audio disc

While in Aus I found a shop wth a few DVDAudio titles, since I didn't own any I decided to buy one to try out. The one I went for was the soundtrack to A.I. The disc contains both surround and stereo versions of the track. I don't have the video DVD and don't own any other DVD Audio titles to compare against. The surround version didn't sound quite right to me. I then listened to the stereo track, this was much better and miles better than CD playback from my setup. To me it really shows up the lack of quality in the source material that I had previously been used to in CDs and to some extent DVD video. I just need to figure out why the surround sound didn't quite work, I'll need to get a few more DVD-A's with both surround and stereo tracks to compare.
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Old 30-06-2002, 1:28 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Hi Jeff

Must say this is my least favourite title too.

All to read what these guys said about the disc- gave quality of recording 40%.

http://www.highfidelityreview.com/re...wnumber=550906

 
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Old 30-06-2002, 10:06 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks, that sort of explains things. I'm not sure about Stuart Robinsons comment about the regualar CD offering similar levels of quality. Maybe on his very expensive setup. For me the 2 channel mix is far superior to anything I've listened to on CD. I'm glad I bought this DVD because it shows the mediums potential as a stereo format (if not surround sound)
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Old 30-06-2002, 10:59 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Hi Jeff

The Eagles "Hotel California" not only have a great surround mix but they have "uped the anti" with the stereo mix offering it in 196khz 24 bit.

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Old 30-06-2002, 11:22 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Sounds like the one to get next, which is the best site to order from?

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Old 30-06-2002, 11:42 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Hi Jeff

I have always found

http://www.ezydvd.com.au/

Its very reliable (For those of us living in Aussie anyway) and I have noticed it mentioned by others on this forum.

Besides the exchange rate will be great going your way.

I was looking for a title there last night and noticed Hotel California is out of stock at the moment, but they generally don't too long to restock.

Thats what I like about this mob: they tell you if the title is in stock, email you when an order is placed, and yet another one when it is dispatched.

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