The only problem with the monster music site is this message...
"This recipient does not accept payments from non-US PayPal accounts"
I had to ring them to get a the disc's
and they rang me back
I did not think they would
I am in Australia
Ron
The only problem with the monster music site is this message...
"This recipient does not accept payments from non-US PayPal accounts"
I'm one who always wants hi-rez myself, but I have to admit I've rocked out pretty good to some dts 96/24 discs. They seem to sound really good at high volume levels, which is the way I usually listen. six string theory is definitely one of those. I also really like the mix of the live 3 doors down monster dvd-v. The mix is one of those rare live ones that has true discrete sound in the rears. I Like the pop alt-rock too.
When the Miles was first announced, I ran to J&R to try to purchase it, but what was there was only a sample to listen to on headphones and not a release for sale, which was rather odd. This was sometime last year, I believe (time has blurred since the baby arrived.) I honestly forgot about its existence since and haven't followed up.
I wasn't sure whether it was a surround release or some binaural-type stereo thing. There's definite surround potential with such a beautifully layered work. I've had luck with it myself in the past. I'm sure that, in the right hands, it could come out beautifully.
I believe Elmer said it best. It's a landmark album for both jazz and ambient-heads. I also think of "In a Silent Way" in the same vein, but with a very different approach.
Well, I received my copy today - purchased via Ebay for $9.99 (new) - packaged in a standard DVD case - it's DTS 96/24 5.1 - it's a wonderfully immersive mix - keeping in mind that this was recorded in 1957 and multi tracks were rather limited - it is, I believe the best it can be under the circumstances. Miles is present in all channels ( sort of the lead vocal). The orchestra, conducted and arranged by Gil Evans is spread nicely. This is the best sounding version I have heard to date - an all time perennial fave - and for $9.99, a steal. Now the curious thing is that this never had a formal release and does not exist as title on Monster Music's site - but the package, disc, comprehensive liner note booklet indicate otherwise. Either way, I'm glad I got it - another strong release from Monster Music.
You may want to note that the seller has raised his price by $5, due to all the sales generated from here no doubt. I think he should make a donation to QQ!
Is 24/96 DTS stereo somehow better than 16/44.1 CD?
No, it was $9.99 yesterday, now raised by $5 to $14.99 I emailed him about it, and the sales generated from here. His only response was that he only has a few left. His auction shows 7 available. So instead of being thankful hes been able to sell a bunch hes being greedy. Since the original artist or Monster gets no money from his sales I won't be buying and here's hoping this becomes available elsewhere....
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