I'm left using streaming as an example in most cases... but the first four tracks of "Nothing but the Truth" by Pineapple Thief, which was demonstrated to me late last year, comes to mind as something I've heard probably as downloads. Excellent Atmos, lousy stereo.
Like I said, nothing wrong with the DR on Wilson mastered 2ch
I don't see anything wrong with the first 4 or any other?
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Analyzed: Nothing But The Truth (2ch LPCM HiRez 48k RT) / Artist: The Pineapple Thief
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DR Peak RMS Duration Title [codec]
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DR13 -3.39 dB -20.78 dB 5:44 01 - Versions Of The Truth [flac]
DR11 -3.30 dB -18.15 dB 5:01 02 - In Exile [flac]
DR12 -3.31 dB -19.11 dB 4:01 03 - Warm Seas [flac]
DR11 -3.16 dB -17.63 dB 7:17 04 - Our Mire [flac]
DR13 -3.29 dB -20.90 dB 3:45 05 - Build A World [flac]
DR13 -3.29 dB -19.09 dB 4:33 06 - Demons [flac]
DR13 -3.44 dB -19.35 dB 3:33 07 - Driving Like Maniacs [flac]
DR12 -3.28 dB -19.67 dB 4:07 08 - Someone Pull Me Out [flac]
DR12 -3.19 dB -17.64 dB 4:30 09 - Uncovering Your Tracks [flac]
DR13 -3.20 dB -19.23 dB 4:25 10 - Break It All [flac]
DR13 -3.27 dB -18.47 dB 9:48 11 - White Mist [flac]
DR13 -2.95 dB -20.28 dB 4:00 12 - Out Of Line [flac]
DR12 -3.30 dB -18.22 dB 5:25 13 - Wretched Soul [flac]
DR12 -3.34 dB -17.68 dB 4:37 14 - Far Below [flac]
DR12 -3.22 dB -18.79 dB 6:41 15 - Threatening War [flac]
DR12 -3.21 dB -18.30 dB 4:20 16 - The Swell [flac]
DR12 -3.16 dB -19.23 dB 9:44 17 - The Final Thing On My Mind [flac]
DR15 -5.09 dB -25.37 dB 2:27 18 - Chapter 18 [flac]
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Number of files: 18
Official DR value: DR12
Sampling rate: 48000 Hz
Average bitrate: 1531kbs
Bits per sample: 24 bit
Yep, the 2ch of Adele 30 is crap average DR6, I don't have a multich of it. It may exist only on the streamers.
I have no interest in her stuff in any case.
The last Tears for Fears album had similar treatment as reported here and elsewhere, unless you got one of the very limited edition Steven Wilson mix copies.
Yes, again the Wilson 2ch master has an excellent DR13 measurement.
I'm not sure what your counter-argument to me is about. If you want the best possible sound you get great gear and
buy the best available recordings. That's what this site is about, separating the good from the crap.
Analyzed: The Hurting (2ch LPCM 96 BDRip) / Artist: Tears For Fears
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DR Peak RMS Duration Title [codec]
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DR14 -0.10 dB -16.42 dB 4:20 01 - The Hurting [flac]
DR14 -0.00 dB -16.49 dB 3:35 02 - Mad World [flac]
DR13 -0.07 dB -14.66 dB 4:33 03 - Pale Shelter [flac]
DR16 -0.10 dB -18.55 dB 3:45 04 - Ideas as Opiates [flac]
DR14 -0.07 dB -17.44 dB 5:04 05 - Memories Fade [flac]
DR12 -0.09 dB -15.00 dB 3:50 06 - Suffer the Children [flac]
DR13 -0.02 dB -14.44 dB 4:16 07 - Watch Me Bleed [flac]
DR13 -0.00 dB -15.87 dB 4:12 08 - Change [flac]
DR11 -0.22 dB -15.14 dB 2:54 09 - The Prisoner [flac]
DR11 -0.08 dB -15.24 dB 4:54 10 - Start of the Breakdown [flac]
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Number of files: 10
Official DR value: DR13
Sampling rate: 96000 Hz
Average bitrate: 2605kbs
Bits per sample: 24 bit