Linn Records has available Classical and Jazz downloads at various resolutions , including 24/96 .flac .
I quite liked "Claire Martin-Too Darn Hot" in 24/96.
You are able to listen to sections of their album tracks at a lower resolution.
SandyK
http://www.linnrecords.com/linn-downloads.aspx
I quite liked "Claire Martin-Too Darn Hot" in 24/96.
You are able to listen to sections of their album tracks at a lower resolution.
SandyK
http://www.linnrecords.com/linn-downloads.aspx
spzzzzkt
I managed a few downloads from them before they brought in their Beta software. After that, they seemed to find something wrong with my Visa Card and rejected it. They wouldn't permit Paypal either. A friend in the U.K. managed to beat their restrictions by giving his postcode as 90210 (!!)
The last time I checked, they still stipulated U.S.A. residents only.
BTW, I am still a member, and get all their updates.
SandyK
I managed a few downloads from them before they brought in their Beta software. After that, they seemed to find something wrong with my Visa Card and rejected it. They wouldn't permit Paypal either. A friend in the U.K. managed to beat their restrictions by giving his postcode as 90210 (!!)
The last time I checked, they still stipulated U.S.A. residents only.
BTW, I am still a member, and get all their updates.
SandyK
Promitheus
Playback from the PC via SPDIF and a good DAC gives the best results.
However, there are a couple of commercial programs that are not
too expensive.- Audio DVD Creator and Cirlinca DVD-Audio Solo.
Goland's Audio DVD Creator will allow you to put several audio albums on a DVD with static video content,(menus and track information) so as to maximise the space available. It can handle 24/96 files, and even do upsampling from lower resolution files.
Cirlinca's DVD-Audio Solo will allow you to make DVD-A discs, that are playable only on DVD-A/SACD players.
SandyK
Playback from the PC via SPDIF and a good DAC gives the best results.
However, there are a couple of commercial programs that are not
too expensive.- Audio DVD Creator and Cirlinca DVD-Audio Solo.
Goland's Audio DVD Creator will allow you to put several audio albums on a DVD with static video content,(menus and track information) so as to maximise the space available. It can handle 24/96 files, and even do upsampling from lower resolution files.
Cirlinca's DVD-Audio Solo will allow you to make DVD-A discs, that are playable only on DVD-A/SACD players.
SandyK
Sandy,
Not sure why you guys are having troubles?
I just tried registering as a new user using a different email address (still com.au) and the ONLY information I was asked for was email address and password. I was then able to shop and purchase music using paypal. No questions about being a US resident.
Promitheus
I've been D/L FLAC files to save on bandwidth then converting to Apple Lossless. I normally play downloads from computer -> Echo Audiofire 2 -> spdif -> dac..
cheers
Paul
Not sure why you guys are having troubles?
I just tried registering as a new user using a different email address (still com.au) and the ONLY information I was asked for was email address and password. I was then able to shop and purchase music using paypal. No questions about being a US resident.
Promitheus
I've been D/L FLAC files to save on bandwidth then converting to Apple Lossless. I normally play downloads from computer -> Echo Audiofire 2 -> spdif -> dac..
cheers
Paul
PC music setup for HD tracks
Promitheus,
I currently use a fanless PC only for music:
Foobar2000 ---> ASIO ---> RME HDSP9632 ---> SPDIF ---> Buffalo DAC + IVY I.
All my music is FLAC files from ripped CDs, DVD, and also HD tracks downloaded from Linn Music online store. I have not tried HD Tracks for the moment. I can easily play music from 16/44 to 24/192 with my setup. Linn Music sells some 24/192 FLAC files; their Haendel's Messiah (Dublin version) is great.
My previous source was a TEAC VRDS25; sound quality wise, I won't go back.
Next step: an ESI Juli@ soundcard to feed the Buffalo DAC with I2S.
All the best,
Alain
Promitheus,
I currently use a fanless PC only for music:
Foobar2000 ---> ASIO ---> RME HDSP9632 ---> SPDIF ---> Buffalo DAC + IVY I.
All my music is FLAC files from ripped CDs, DVD, and also HD tracks downloaded from Linn Music online store. I have not tried HD Tracks for the moment. I can easily play music from 16/44 to 24/192 with my setup. Linn Music sells some 24/192 FLAC files; their Haendel's Messiah (Dublin version) is great.
My previous source was a TEAC VRDS25; sound quality wise, I won't go back.
Next step: an ESI Juli@ soundcard to feed the Buffalo DAC with I2S.
All the best,
Alain
FLAC vs WAV
After converting some FLAC to WAV and WAV to FLAC, I've made some listening with 24/192, 24/96 and 16/44, playing successively the different files. Of course, this test setup does not allows me to draw solid conclusions.
I was expecting no difference, and I was wrong.
The music seems to be slightly improved in many ways: less sparkle (yes Sandy), a more analog presentation, better dynamics, ambiance feeling more there, better timbre accuracy, a more involving music. I can't say the difference was bigger with HD tracks.
Does anyone has same results, and even better, an explaination ?
Before ordering bigger hard disk drives, I'll repeat the tests after making some upgrades.
All the best,
Alain
After converting some FLAC to WAV and WAV to FLAC, I've made some listening with 24/192, 24/96 and 16/44, playing successively the different files. Of course, this test setup does not allows me to draw solid conclusions.
I was expecting no difference, and I was wrong.
The music seems to be slightly improved in many ways: less sparkle (yes Sandy), a more analog presentation, better dynamics, ambiance feeling more there, better timbre accuracy, a more involving music. I can't say the difference was bigger with HD tracks.
Does anyone has same results, and even better, an explaination ?
Before ordering bigger hard disk drives, I'll repeat the tests after making some upgrades.
All the best,
Alain
Alain
To keep it simple, I only mentioned "sparkle" Your other findings are in line with mine, including also a less diffused location of the vocalist. The other differences that I have mentioned to you in a PM, have also been confirmed by a friend in the U.K. who also uses a Buffalo DAC, but with SOA Paul Hynes regulators.
SandyK
To keep it simple, I only mentioned "sparkle" Your other findings are in line with mine, including also a less diffused location of the vocalist. The other differences that I have mentioned to you in a PM, have also been confirmed by a friend in the U.K. who also uses a Buffalo DAC, but with SOA Paul Hynes regulators.
SandyK
Plenty of evaluation tracks here:
http://www.2l.no/hires/index.html
You can even download 24/358.5kHz if 192kHz is not enough for you (cd is 44.1kHz)... if you have the DAC that is
I think this is the future of format. 1GB per song, ultra hi-res and will be better than LP
http://www.2l.no/hires/index.html
You can even download 24/358.5kHz if 192kHz is not enough for you (cd is 44.1kHz)... if you have the DAC that is
I think this is the future of format. 1GB per song, ultra hi-res and will be better than LP
RE HD TRACKS.
A warning to non U.S.A. residents.
Do NOT register then use a Visa Card. My Visa Card was rejected previously when I attempted to pay with Visa.
A friend tried to pay using his Visa Card today. The transaction failed , but it shows on his Visa statement.
He was unable to start a download, despite the payment showing. Correct email details plus your password does still appear to work IF you pay with PayPal. I am presently 70% through a download. In their terms and conditions, item 11 clearly states U.S.A. residents only.
SandyK
A warning to non U.S.A. residents.
Do NOT register then use a Visa Card. My Visa Card was rejected previously when I attempted to pay with Visa.
A friend tried to pay using his Visa Card today. The transaction failed , but it shows on his Visa statement.
He was unable to start a download, despite the payment showing. Correct email details plus your password does still appear to work IF you pay with PayPal. I am presently 70% through a download. In their terms and conditions, item 11 clearly states U.S.A. residents only.
SandyK
- Status
- This old topic is closed. If you want to reopen this topic, contact a moderator using the "Report Post" button.