As the question of this was too tenderfooted for a sideline in the CES report, here's a thread.
Has anyone seen any statements from the music industry that they are going to supply less dynamically compressed mastering on this format, or is it just another smoke and mirrors trick
for all but a very few special pressings? Current trend isn't positive with new releases of Beatles/Beach Boys etc that's less dynamic than previous releases, even if they are claiming to be gentle with the source.
Can we expect better transfers from old mastertapes and better new masters than with the current 10-12dB crest dynamics, that EASILY fit the CD format and then some...
Most interesting trend:
The increasing number of DACs and CD players that will support 2X DSD.
Has anyone seen any statements from the music industry that they are going to supply less dynamically compressed mastering on this format, or is it just another smoke and mirrors trick
for all but a very few special pressings? Current trend isn't positive with new releases of Beatles/Beach Boys etc that's less dynamic than previous releases, even if they are claiming to be gentle with the source.
Can we expect better transfers from old mastertapes and better new masters than with the current 10-12dB crest dynamics, that EASILY fit the CD format and then some...