To clarify, according to this: https://www.soundonsound.com/people/billie-eilish
Audio-Technica AT2020 was used for 'Ocean Eyes' previously but Neumann TLM103 was (then) their better option.
Thank you all for your detailed and insightful responses! It's fascinating to delve into the complexities of audio formats, mastering processes, and the beliefs that can shape these practices. The perspective on how MoFi might have chosen DSD due to its perceived "audiophile" qualities makes a...
Seems that D300 can't be used to adjust volume when playing DSD? D-6 is a better option also with DSD Direct mode explicitly stated on advertising material. I don't see any customer reviews discussing its DSD playback though...
A few years have passed, and by now I can see that ASR has heaps more DSD threads on top of what was already quite a lot. For me, DSD had ceased to exist once I began to understand it in greater detail thanks to ASR. I also began to realise the benefits of Bluetooth audio, of HE AAC v2 and OPUS...
I'm really happy to see folks discussing SBM. I think I looked at SBM Direct in a bit of detail a few years ago, linked to in my description below this post. I guess SBM is a dithering mechanism that has to be used on the final master, and not during the editing process obviously.
I agree that this DAP is feature packed, with impressive features being shared from the higher end models. What's most important is that the walkman continues to show the market how portable audio can be made interesting with features and hardware no other company has really attempted to provide.
The days of using Taobao are long gone for Australians. Having warranty and enforceable consumer guarantees is also a good thing, so let's buy locally
I really like MR4 and I recommend MR4 for any low-budget casual user who likes mastering or studio prosumer equipment. MR4 is good enough to...
Apple USB-C Adapter (and other well-measuring adapters now discontinued)
Edifier MR4
But sometimes there are other products influenced by other considerations: Sony Walkman A55, ATH-M30x etc
And before they were reviewed on here, I had MDR-ZX110 and RP-TCM125, the first headphone and IEM I...
I know the MR4 speakers only started getting sold in Japan in December 2022. The original review was in December 2021. I'm assuming the change wasn't too recent, otherwise old stock is still circulating.
This post reminds me that I did request measurements of the Xperia 1 II back in the day, and now that request has come true!
It's really disappointing to see virtually no features meet consumer needs. The Xperia can be made great with all their technologies, but somehow it's just not able to...