Hi All,
Although I've often lurked in the past, I hadn't joined the forum (I have now!).
I'm a sucker for the 'spatial audio' and surround sound formats and having just upgraded my system to enable Dolby Atmos capability, I've been going somewhat crazy with my credit card in recent months. I'm very pleased to see the format gaining momentum (thanks to Rhino, SDE.com and the like).
I recently purchased Pink Floyd's 50th DSOTM anniversary box set which includes the Dolby Atmos Blu Ray Audio disc. Although you can stream DSOTM in Dolby Atmos, the physical release does sound much better. The Beatles Dolby True HD/Atmos releases that have been made available in the last few years are terrific too. One stand out for me was Pink Floyd's 'Animals', available as a stand alone Blu Ray audio release with a Dolby True HD audio option. It's outstanding! I've never heard the album in such clarity before and the over used term of "it's like being in the room" is totally valid in this instance.
This is a fantastic forum and the 'Surround Polls' section is invaluable...despite the fact that it swiftly cost me over $200 in one hit the other night when I was browsing in my hotel room whilst away on business. Currently, I have the Clapton '24 nights' box on its way, the new Rhino Quadio 4 disc bundle and the Rhino Doobie Brothers box on the way.
I'm excited for the 'Storm Corrosion' Dolby Atmos release when it lands and I've been really crossing my fingers for a 40th anniversary spatial audio release of YES' 90125, an album that is crying out for that treatment IMO. Sadly, I've heard nothing about that so I think it's going to remain a dream for now. I'm also a big fan of Steven Wilson's work, especially his YES remixes.
Great to be here!
Keith.
Although I've often lurked in the past, I hadn't joined the forum (I have now!).
I'm a sucker for the 'spatial audio' and surround sound formats and having just upgraded my system to enable Dolby Atmos capability, I've been going somewhat crazy with my credit card in recent months. I'm very pleased to see the format gaining momentum (thanks to Rhino, SDE.com and the like).
I recently purchased Pink Floyd's 50th DSOTM anniversary box set which includes the Dolby Atmos Blu Ray Audio disc. Although you can stream DSOTM in Dolby Atmos, the physical release does sound much better. The Beatles Dolby True HD/Atmos releases that have been made available in the last few years are terrific too. One stand out for me was Pink Floyd's 'Animals', available as a stand alone Blu Ray audio release with a Dolby True HD audio option. It's outstanding! I've never heard the album in such clarity before and the over used term of "it's like being in the room" is totally valid in this instance.
This is a fantastic forum and the 'Surround Polls' section is invaluable...despite the fact that it swiftly cost me over $200 in one hit the other night when I was browsing in my hotel room whilst away on business. Currently, I have the Clapton '24 nights' box on its way, the new Rhino Quadio 4 disc bundle and the Rhino Doobie Brothers box on the way.
I'm excited for the 'Storm Corrosion' Dolby Atmos release when it lands and I've been really crossing my fingers for a 40th anniversary spatial audio release of YES' 90125, an album that is crying out for that treatment IMO. Sadly, I've heard nothing about that so I think it's going to remain a dream for now. I'm also a big fan of Steven Wilson's work, especially his YES remixes.
Great to be here!
Keith.