Octave Music Don Grusin High Resolution Music Analysis

Objective analysis of Don Grusin Out of Thin Air high-resolution album produced by PS Audio Octave label. Analysis of both DSD and PCM versions is performed showing whether it has value over standard resolution.

[@johnshaw359]

Yes, but these files can make your DAC go into "hi-res mode" sometimes they may change the display colour as well.

[@Toymortal]

This is one of the problems that can occur when a bunch of audiophiles get together and start recording music - they concentrate so much on the recording chain that they forget about the performance and vibe/mood it creates. Some of the greatest sounding records with the greatest performances and music, were recorded between the 50's and late 80's using tape and analogue gear, complete with all its inherent flaws. None of that mattered though as the producer got the best performance out of the artists by hook or crook, and the engineers knew how to get the best sound possible out of the equipment at their disposal. Having an all DSD system is pointless if the music you're recording or the way it forces you to record a performance isn't on point. If the music is also poor, well, it's an exercise in futility.

[@namzarf]

Perhaps PS Audio ought to change their name to BS Audio.

[@EnriqueHernandez-zk7qc]

I like this hi-res music file analysis series of videos. Hopefully you’ll do more of them.

[@RGMDG]

Really enjoy your analysis of this Amir. I think most, if not all of us want the best sound quality and more importantly the best listening experience we can get. Our quest for that panacea it futile at best. But hey, we’re going to try to achieve that. There are way too many variables to ever consistently achieve that. Not the least of which is our mental state when listening to a track. All that said, the chase for pleasure is half of the fun.

[@tdw57]

Excellent and insightful in important ways, as usual. Thx.

[@MadrafTintagel]

In reflex cameras, they add filters to stop infrared and ultraviolet light. Because, of course, we don't see IR nor UV, but they deteriorate the quality of the image captured by the sensor. It's not exactly the same problem here, but it's similar ultimately.

[@videoproboston2450]

I’m learning a ton from your videos. I’ve been skeptical of cables and conditioners for a long time and now I can add this my list. Now I have to pass this on to friends which might be worse than talking politics. 😄

[@hanpan9908]

Hi Amir! I’d like to clarify some part of your statement about DSD and noise shaping.

[@monsieurVi]

Thank you for introduction to this topic. Look forward to watching & understanding more!

[@manuelnatividad4778]

Excellent analysis. Thank you.

[@StringerNews1]

One thing that I never could have predicted the impact it would have on my life was the CDDA Red Book. Back then the Compact Disc was the physical object that most associated with LPCM (I had noticed Soundstream recordings before the CD myself) and at the time the disc and player were like the "function" drawing in my Calculus 101 textbook. A mysterious black box that one put discs into and music came out. SACD was also like that, except more so. Once I was hooked on the technology, I remember reading about Matsushita's MASH DACs, and so when SACD came along, it was easy to understand the philosophy behind it. But while PCM was very much an enabling technology (originally from The Phone Company, expanding to other uses before and after the CD) that kept growing to fill new roles, SACD was like someone's PhD thesis that was sold and forgotten. As a technology, it didn't develop. Why was that?

[@veroman007]

glad i found your channel. agree on everything including dave grusins elevator music. so many other audiophile musicians out there that at least give you some sizzle with their efforts.

[@greggiorgio1846]

Great video.. I dig your knowledge and vibe!

[@manmachine83]

Any chance of a denafrips DAC review? Ares II, Pontus II, terminator - any of them please!!

[@JClay-lf7nx]

If you go missing, we'll know to look for you in the secret dungeon at PS Audio 🤣🤣

[@Nephilim-81]

Great video and nice headphones, my friend. :)

[@kennethbriggs720]

Amir, I just revisited your previous music reviews. What you have shown has been examples of bad digital recordings. Could you possibly show us examples of some good recordings. I would be much appreciated.

[@jamesderby4522]

Curious to hear how the physical media's PCM layer will sound. Have a couple titles on the way.

[@b00m3rh4nd_sol]

I should have watched this before buying one of their downloads! lol thanks