How Do You Describe Poor Sound Quality In Words?

February 16, 2022• Audiophile, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Disc, Compact Disc, High End Audio, News, SACD/DVD-Audio, Streaming, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff takes language seriously…

The Carpenters: Making The Leap From Singles to Surround Sound

June 3, 2021• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, News, SACD/DVD-Audio • One Comment

Mark Smotroff looks at the best and most original Carpenters' singles re-releases......

Reconsidering A Zappa Tribute Covers Project In Surround Sound, SACD

May 5, 2021• Audiophile, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News, News, Quadrophonic, SACD/DVD-Audio

Mark Smotroff breaks down why some tributes work better than others…...

Tomita In Quadrophonic: Surround Sound Was Made For This Music

April 21, 2021• Surround Sound, Audiophile, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News, SACD/DVD-Audio

Cecil Holmes’ Soulful Surround Sounds on Quadrophonic SACD

March 30, 2021• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Quadrophonic, SACD/DVD-Audio, Surround Sound

Two years ago at a flea market I found a curious record that looked like one of many records riding the coat-tails of so-called...

The Frank Zappa Documentary Part II: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack On CD

March 24, 2021• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, SACD/DVD-Audio

In part one of my review series we explored the new Blu-ray edition of the Alex Winter’s terrific new documentary about Frank Zappa...

The Frank Zappa Documentary Part I: The Blu-ray Disc

March 23, 2021• Audiophile Music, Audiophile News, Blu-ray Disc, SACD/DVD-Audio

Hendrix Live In Maui, Part 1: The Vinyl Experience

March 16, 2021• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, SACD/DVD-Audio

In the universe of psychedelic rock ’n roll, there have been a number of films over the years which have gone on into the annals of...

The Band’s Stage Fright 50th Anniversary Boxed Set, Pt. 2: Surround Sound Blu-ray & CD

February 24, 2021• Audiophile News, Audiophile, Audiophile Music, SACD/DVD-Audio

In Part One of my review of the new super-deluxe edition of The Band’s 1970 release called Stage Fright, we explored the new Stereo...

The Band’s Stage Fright 50th Anniversary Boxed Set, Pt. 1: Vinyl

February 23, 2021• Audiophile News, Audiophile, Audiophile Music, SACD/DVD-Audio

Classic Rick Derringer SACD Rocks In Quadraphonic Sound

February 22, 2021• Audiophile News, Audiophile, Audiophile Music, SACD/DVD-Audio

In 1973 guitarist, producer and songwriter Rick Derringer issued an album, his first solo release that in its own way helped define the...

Santana / Coltrane Collaboration Shines On Quadraphonic SACD

February 18, 2021• Audiophile News, Audiophile, Audiophile Music, SACD/DVD-Audio • 2 Comments

Unless you happen to follow uber-niche enthusiast forums on the Internet, chances are you haven’t heard about a somewhat new series...

Steven Wilson’s The Future Bites Is Tasty On Blu-ray Disc

February 16, 2021• Audiophile News, Audiophile, Audiophile Music, SACD/DVD-Audio

John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme, Acoustic Sounds Series Remastered Vinyl Reissue

October 19, 2020• Audiophile, Audiophile Music, SACD/DVD-Audio

Mark Smotroff doesn't want to make a choice... even a wee tiny bit......

Steven Wilson Makes Tears For Fears’ The Seeds Of Love Flower In 5.1 Surround Sound

October 12, 2020• Audiophile, Audiophile Music, High End Audio, SACD/DVD-Audio • One Comment

Mark Smotroff appreciates a richly produced labor of love... ...

Loss For Words: Is CD Quality Lossless or Lossy?

April 23, 2018• SACD/DVD-Audio

Mark Smotroff splits digital hairs to make a point…

Chicago Quadio = Four Speaker Jazz-Rock Bliss

July 25, 2016• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Disc, Quadrophonic, SACD/DVD-Audio, Surround Sound

Mark Smotroff no longer needs his Quad 8-track player......

Oh No! It’s Pono!

March 11, 2014• SACD/DVD-Audio

Steven Stone looks at an idea that is behind its time...

Does High Resolution Music Hold Human’s Attention Better than Standard Rez?

July 10, 2011• SACD/DVD-Audio

There is an idea out there that 3D visuals are more engaging than 2D visuals. However, could this idea be applied to music? Would high resolution music be more engaging than standard definition music?

The 10 Best Audiophile SACDs Ever – Many Are Out Of Print

November 27, 2010• SACD/DVD-Audio

Audiophile music, particularly the high resolution disc format, can be difficult to find. However, its always good to have a starting...

SACD/DVD-Audio