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REM – Automatic for the People in Dolby Atmos

November 19, 2017 by Chris Heinonen Leave a Comment

There is no album I’ve listened to more in my life than Automatic for the People. For years of college and beyond it would be the music I listened to at night when going to sleep. As I upgraded my stereo from an AIWA shelf system to Nakamichi with Klipsch Fortes and beyond, I would […]

John Lennon “Imagine” Blu-ray Audio

March 4, 2014 by Chris Heinonen 3 Comments

Recorded and released in 1971, John Lennon’s second album Imagine is now available in the Blu-ray Pure Audio format. One of Lennon’s premiere solo albums, Imagine is a welcome addition to the small, but growing Blu-ray Pure Audio catalog. “Imagine” is such a famous song that if you haven’t heard the original then there is […]

Beck “Sea Change” Blu-ray Audio

January 2, 2014 by Chris Heinonen Leave a Comment

One of the more expensive SACD and DVD-A titles to track down has been Beck’s Sea Change.  With a high-resolution surround mix of what many feel is Beck’s best album the out-of-print title has been known to command well over $100 on Ebay. I was not smart enough to pick up a copy when it […]

Marvin Gaye “What’s Going On” Blu-ray Audio

November 18, 2013 by Chris Heinonen 4 Comments

There is nothing I can write about What’s Going On that hasn’t already been written. From its release in 1971 until today, it has been a classic album. Coming in at #6 on Rolling Stone’s Top 500 Albums list (2012 Revision) its power and brilliance are hardly up for debate. It also has not suffered […]

Rolling Stones “Grrr!” Blu-ray Audio

August 7, 2013 by Chris Heinonen 3 Comments

High-resolution audio on disc has not fared well. SACD and DVD-A came out only to battle each other and leave no one victorious. Websites like HD Tracks are great sources of material but too hard for many to take advantage of. For many people a simple way to get higher quality music into their lives […]

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