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The underlying mastering process is so important to the sound and I have music of each format that played back on my system I would bet could not be identified as to which format was playing regardless of how familiar one was with the source material.
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I agree that the mastering is very important factor and can obscure results. That's why my original post is built around audiophile recordings on both formats where the mastering is good.
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One major advantage to DVD-A at this point, which is almost never mentioned, although I also expect the landscape to change over time, is that manufacturers of consumer hardware have a lot more experience building hardware based on PCM vs. DSD.
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That's probably true, however with the new LSI chips and more experience, I would expect that to change over time and we should see more universal players.
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So I prefer dsd at this moment for it's analog-like sound.
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Thanks Brian for sharing. I hear this a lot.
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IMO, the industry is embracing dsd more enthusiastically than dvd-a at this moment. I always say 'at this moment' cause ya never know whats around the bend.
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It may depend on what the new owners of Warner want. Today's WSJ says that Edgar Bronfman and Tom Lee have been selected by Time Warner as the preferred bid. My best guess having worked close to some Tom Lee deals is that they would favor hirez as a way to improve cash flow. Tom Lee is a strictly cash flow oriented individual and hirez may present additional profits. I don't know how much ongoing investment staying in DVDA or moving into SACD would cost Warner however and that would certainly play a role.