Jean.Francois
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Hello,
Who Believes In Angels? is a collaborative album by Elton John and Brandi Carlile, written and recorded in 20 days.
Who Believes In Angels? is available in CD, vinyl, stereo and Dolby Atmos streaming formats, as well as a special limited edition Blu-ray from SDE, including stereo, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos versions for an immersive listening experience.
For this review, you will find 5 versions tested: Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos, Blu-ray stereo, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos.
The samples ( Tidal Max 24 bits 96 kHz) demonstrate the impact of dynamic range reduction (DR6 for the album).
The first part of the sam bits ple is at a lower level, with little or no impact from the dynamic limiter, and the rendering is detailed and precise. As soon as you reach 21 seconds, the level increases, and the impact of the dynamic limiter is clearly visible (see the waveform of the sample below) and audible.
Waveform of the sample Tidal MAX
Compared to the stereo version, this Bluray Dolby Atmos edition (DR13) - although not in high-resolution - offers significantly greater dynamics (see the waveform of the sample below), contributing to a more natural rendering of instruments, as well as a more nuanced and expressive reproduction of Elton John and Brandi Carlile's voices.
Waveform of the sample Bluray Dolby Atmos downmixed in 2.0
In terms of spatialization, while there is a noticeable improvement over stereo, notably through an appreciable broadening of the lateral soundstage.
We're a long way from the three-dimensional scope and precision of reference productions such as "The overview" and "Le Grand Bleu (The Big Blue)".
The spatialization of Blu-ray Dolby Atmos - 2025 version varies from track to track, with values between 3.7 and 7.6.
Find all the samples, measurements and analyses HERE (link).
Enjoy listening,
Jean-François
Who Believes In Angels? is a collaborative album by Elton John and Brandi Carlile, written and recorded in 20 days.
Who Believes In Angels? is available in CD, vinyl, stereo and Dolby Atmos streaming formats, as well as a special limited edition Blu-ray from SDE, including stereo, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos versions for an immersive listening experience.
For this review, you will find 5 versions tested: Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos, Blu-ray stereo, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos.
The samples ( Tidal Max 24 bits 96 kHz) demonstrate the impact of dynamic range reduction (DR6 for the album).
The first part of the sam bits ple is at a lower level, with little or no impact from the dynamic limiter, and the rendering is detailed and precise. As soon as you reach 21 seconds, the level increases, and the impact of the dynamic limiter is clearly visible (see the waveform of the sample below) and audible.
Waveform of the sample Tidal MAX
Compared to the stereo version, this Bluray Dolby Atmos edition (DR13) - although not in high-resolution - offers significantly greater dynamics (see the waveform of the sample below), contributing to a more natural rendering of instruments, as well as a more nuanced and expressive reproduction of Elton John and Brandi Carlile's voices.
Waveform of the sample Bluray Dolby Atmos downmixed in 2.0
In terms of spatialization, while there is a noticeable improvement over stereo, notably through an appreciable broadening of the lateral soundstage.
We're a long way from the three-dimensional scope and precision of reference productions such as "The overview" and "Le Grand Bleu (The Big Blue)".
The spatialization of Blu-ray Dolby Atmos - 2025 version varies from track to track, with values between 3.7 and 7.6.
Find all the samples, measurements and analyses HERE (link).
Enjoy listening,
Jean-François
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