There seems to be a solid case for there being two best Jazz albums from the 20th century. However, the two albums are praised by two different groups of fans for two completely different reasons. Jazz enthusiasts mostly consider Miles Davis “Kind of Blue” to be the best Jazz album because of the music. Audiophiles mostly consider “Jazz at the Pawnshop” to be the best Jazz album because of the audio quality, mastering, and the ‘you are there’ presence of the recording. I have both so i thought i’d compare and contrast them and give you some details about both […]
All About HDTracks Hi-Res Audio Files
Questions to answer: Can you hear the difference in hi-res files? Are the hi-res files worth the extra cost? Can/How do i play hi-res files in iTunes or on my iPod/iPhone/iPad? First, here’s why i’m doing this: I purchased two of my favorite albums from HDTracks.com over the past few months just to play with and see if i can hear the difference between these files and those i ripped from CD’s as Apple Lossless (ALAC) files. The two albums i purchased are: Both of these are albums i’ve owned in […]