I understand your perspective with respect to selling DVD-Audio to the audiophile community where stereo is still the leader.
However, for non-audiophiles the higher resolution is unimportant for them. This constitutes the vast majority of the market.
For non-audiophiles, surround sound is an immediate difference that they will understand right away. This is why (IMO) the surround aspect is being "marketed" more strongly.
I can't speak for others, but I don't listen to plain stereo anymore with my M kit -- I use Trifield for all stereo sources.
Regards,
Surround Music Fan/Computer Geek/Curmudgeon in training. --- 861v4, HD621, Panasonic BD-P55K, Toshiba HD-A35, Oppo HD990, Dish Network 622, Pioneer DV-668AV-S w/ DVD Upgrades mod, EW Fontaine II (x5), Velodyne DD-15 (x2), Seymour AV Ice blocks (x7)
I tried the Blue Man Group DVD-A it is pretty cool. Thanks Nutt.
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If you think listening to music is fun, try learning an instrument. HT: G61RSL, 4x5K, 5.5KHC, 2xSC6000, Transporter, HD621, Philips BDP7501 4K, Tivo, 65" LG OLED 4K C6 Computer: Foobar2000, 5K, Mojo, HiFiMan HE1000 V2
I want to update a DVD-A I just tried and I am very impressed with:
Crowed House
its the group from the late 80s. Very impressive sonics and 5.1 mix. Actually- for my tastes Id say this is perhaps the best use of the 5.1 format for music. I began by listening to the 2 well known songs and I found myself continuing to listen.
If you like the music, I would highly recommend this disc.
Best regards, Jerry Main System: 861v6, DSP8000s in corners, DSP7000s Center and Sides, 1-9 humans.
Hello Everyone, I was searching through the previous-(first closed Hitchikers) and I noticed a couple of posters that said that they had received three DVD-A's with their (upgrades)??? Or did they only come with (new 861/800 purchase)? Since I am expecting my units soon I was wondering if they might be included. Did anyone here receive those sampler disks from M and which way new or upgrade? Go Digital (Blue):-) Greg
I got 3 sampler discs with my 596->598DP upgrade. One is a "About DVD-Audio" disc and the other two are classical, one of these included test tones and other setup bits tagged on the end.
I only got one classical one ! Must have upset someone along the way ! I've been waiting for my G-Series catalogue since August and still no sign.Maybe that's what got me into trouble ?