The good stuff in Hi-Rez

[Bill @ Irie Lab]

https://www.hdtracks.com/index.php?

Pricey at ~ $20 per album file but Kinks, Stones, or Wings through Laptop -> good convertor -> fine reproduction system or cans is an awesome almost rediscovery experience.

Even the teasers @ 44/16 or 48/16 show what careful mastering can do for old tapes.

Worth a listen, jazz and blues titles, too

[Nick Sevilla]

At least to me, as a long time music consumer,

I do not mind paying for good songs that sound great as well.

Cheers

[themagicmanmdt]

i don't mind, but things stop me:

1) digital keeps sounding better and better, so an investment in current 24/96 or so may be outlived shortly

2) i pick mint vinyl playbacks 9/10 times than 24/96 copies of such, so i feel that vinyl masters in PERFECT shape still outchase 24/96

3) i don't mind 24/96, but current digital mastering trends still exist outside of the resolution they're presented in; sourcing and treating your master well is just as important as the resolution of the audio


so, i won't. until something beats vinyl for mass distribution...

although i will admit, vinyl is a PAIN, and will never rise again, but won't die until something takes it place for audiophiles and such.