Fake or real? 2 x GOLD DTS CD polydor japan 2008 - John Legend Live

[edisonbaggins]

I've never heard of 48k 24-bit DTS CDs. Does anybody know anything about this format?
I can't find information elsewhere on the internet. Is this phony?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/JOHN-LEGEN...m=132610269287&_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850

 

[edisonbaggins]

Can anybody who reads Japanese possibly translate what is written on the packaging?

 

[winopener]

First, it's a chinese pressing, so it can be anything by definition.
Second, 48k dts can't work on a cd media if they want to play it as dts-cd are intended; if these are 48k dts-encoded files, wrapped in a video_ts stream or presented as trackXX.dtswav, it's a different story.
Third, it seems legit, so maybe there's something good there.

The really important question is: do exist a DVD-Video of this very same performance? It would explain the mess - repurposing as audio-only a video concert, already seen this happening on other products.

 

[4-earredwonder]

I've never heard of 48k 24-bit DTS CDs. Does anybody know anything about this format?
I can't find information elsewhere on the internet. Is this phony?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/JOHN-LEGEND-live-from-philadelphia-2-x-GOLD-DTS-CD-polydor-japan-2008-SEALED/132610269287?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=44039&meid=856a910e1c284022a263569880fa739f&pid=100011&rk=1&rkt=1&sd=152932815607&itm=132610269287&_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850

If it's an actual CD, it can't be 48kHz...that would indicate it was recorded on a DVD~V. RBCD is 44.1. Looks like a good deal. 2 Disc DTS 5.1 for $40

 

[edisonbaggins]

Thanks for the response. One thing that makes me suspicious is that the UPC has been used for other titles too.
Googling the UPC brings up at least 3 titles, also 2xCD 24 bit gold CDs, etc.

 

[winopener]

100% phony.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Thanks for the response. One thing that makes me suspicious is that the UPC has been used for other titles too.
Googling the UPC brings up at least 3 titles, also 2xCD 24 bit gold CDs, etc.

Also it's not 24K Gold like the AF or MoFi Gold RBCDs but rather gold tinted. Not that it really makes a difference. Are you tempted to buy it? I [kind of] am.

 

[edisonbaggins]

100% phony.

 

[edisonbaggins]

Also it's not 24K Gold like the AF or MoFi Gold RBCDs but rather gold tinted. Not that it really makes a difference. Are you tempted to buy it? I [kind of] am.

I'm tempted if it's legit. Another suspicious factor is that I can't find information on this release, on the internet, other than on eBay...

 

[4-earredwonder]

I'm tempted if it's legit. Another suspicious factor is that I can't find information on this release, on the internet, other than on eBay...

All I found was a LIVE DVD of the 2007 concert in Dolby Digital 5.1 [and it's for sale] https://concertsondvd.com/products/john-legend-live-in-philadelphia

And then there's wineopener's post above stating: 100% PHONY!

 

[edisonbaggins]

All I found was a LIVE DVD of the 2007 concert in Dolby Digital 5.1 [and it's for sale] https://concertsondvd.com/products/john-legend-live-in-philadelphia

Interesting! So, is it likely that they ripped the DVD soundtrack?

 

[winopener]

Quite possible. I've seen this kind of treatment for a Simply Red "live" which was just a rip of the audio part of a legit dvd.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Which means they converted DD 5.1 to DTS 24/48 ? On a Gold tinted RBCD?????? Curiouser and Curiouser! Probably better off buying the 'legitimate' DVD with DD 5.1 for under $14!

 

[edisonbaggins]

What could be the explanation for this Gnarls Barkley 2xCD set? It's a different track list than the original release of the album and even different than the 2xCD, non-DTS release.
Again, no info found on the internet except on eBay!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/GNARLS-BAR...-polydor-japan-2008-rare-SEALED-/153009617248

 

[winopener]

Same barcode of the John Legend release... draw your conclusion.

 

[edisonbaggins]

Same barcode of the John Legend release... draw your conclusion.

You might misunderstand. There is no doubt in my mind that these are some kind of unofficial thing. I'm asking about the source of the material and the lineage of these discs.

 

[winopener]

The lineage of disc 2 is pretty clear if you take into account the typical misspelling of english stuff from the chinese:
GNARLS BARKLEY = BOB MARLEY

Talk about "lost in translation"....

 

[edisonbaggins]

The lineage of disc 2 is pretty clear if you take into account the typical misspelling of english stuff from the chinese:
GNARLS BARKLEY = BOB MARLEY

Talk about "lost in translation"....

Yeah... Not sure if those are possibly Bob Marley covers??? Probabry not, right?

 

[edisonbaggins]

The lineage of disc 2 is pretty clear if you take into account the typical misspelling of english stuff from the chinese:
GNARLS BARKLEY = BOB MARLEY

Talk about "lost in translation"....

Hmmm, as for disc 1, it seems it's the combination of the two albums St. Elsewhere and The Odd Couple!

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Whenever I buy something on Ebay I check a couple of things....I check the reputation of the buyer...if they have complaints...what type....I don't buy anything from the Russian Federation...I check what other items they have for sale...in this case it certainly is an "eclectic" assortment of items.....but I have to admit that my initial impression of this seller has changed from "skeptical" to legit....because it's an actual brick and mortar store...and it looks very cool...they just had Steven Wilson there on May 5th...I'm going to ask kap'n krunch to investigate if he has the time...since it is in Denver...check this out

Now I'm not sure the item that is being sold is legit...BUT...the seller certainly is...it could be an item that was purchased from a customer...not sure...but anyone that lives in Denver should check this place out...it looks pretty cool..