AXPONA 2017: AIX Records, JVC, Benchmark, Oppo, Emotiva, DH Labs
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AXPONA 2017: AIX Records, JVC, Benchmark, Oppo, Emotiva, DH Labs
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Mark Waldrep was manning this huge auditorium. He was playing multi-channel videos. Loved the sampler Blu-ray he has created for his kickstarter book on audio. The addition of video to audio made the experience more meaningful.
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The benchmark amplifiers next to each speaker seemed like a clever way to power speakers. Speaking of speakers, I was disappointed in the Emotiva speakers he was using. Wish he had brought his JBL M2s.
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Did you mean Emotiva?
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Ah yes. Thanks.
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So how do you find his surround recordings in terms of use of surround. He seems a bit polarizing. Some think his utilization for music is nice and others consider it wrong headed.
I have done a few experimental surround recordings now that I have a 5.1 setup of my own at home. I think it has much to offer music. It rather pains me the market for that is tiny and likely will remain that way with the increasing emphasis on portable/headphone music consumption. Not that marketing of my recordings is a big consideration.
I have done a few experimental surround recordings now that I have a 5.1 setup of my own at home. I think it has much to offer music. It rather pains me the market for that is tiny and likely will remain that way with the increasing emphasis on portable/headphone music consumption. Not that marketing of my recordings is a big consideration.
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I don't have a firm opinion today. When DVD-A/SACD came out, I did not like the mixes of the era, putting me in the middle with the guitar, horn or whatever playing behind me. It just seemed odd.
I plan to experiment again, especially in support of classical multi-channel music and concert videos.
I plan to experiment again, especially in support of classical multi-channel music and concert videos.
He used to offer alternative mixes so that one might select.
Most of those mixes were in the non-classical realm and, while a few classical releases are done with a more immersive mix than I think ideal, most still are.
I only have his Mark Chesnutt BR. On it he has two 5.1 mixes in Dolby TrueHD, one has the "audience" perspective, the other the "stage". Of the two I prefer to listen to the more conventional audience mix but also found the stage mix fun but like a bit of a side show. Hard to make any real criticism since our entire listening life has been with a audience mix and automatically it's going to sound wrong. Same thoughts have been expressed since the earliest days of quad and the musicians all around mixes of the day. A true situation where you'd have to say "use your ears". LOL
As to SQ I found the recordings to be very smooth, offering awesome dynamics and inner detail, very enjoyable. Just like seeing Mark Chesnutt and his band set up in a very small venue. I'm a big fan of his and this BR is a gold nugget in my collection.
BTW, most of Waltreps BR's include the two perspective 5.1 mixes, a 2 channel 24/96, and some type of fancy processed headphone mix.
I have quite a few of his Blu-rays from my reviewing days. They offer exceptional recording quality. I prefer the audience mix as well. His Earnest Ranglin Order of Distinction with the great Monty Alexander is my personal favorite. I have some of his two channel downloads as well. I agree very smooth, very detailed with excellent dynamics. Very natural sounding as well.