Music to the ears of audiophiles

[technobear]

Music to the ears of audiophiles

The London Symphony Orchestra's decision to release lossless recordings of classical concerts underlines the desire for better-quality digital music.

More here:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...diophiles.html

[Dave Cawley]

That's a good deal! Is it 192K and how would I play in my music room preferably without a computer?

Thanks

Dave

[Stratmangler]

That's a good deal! Is it 192K and how would I play in my music room preferably without a computer?

Thanks

Dave

You'll be able to decompress the flac to its' original "wav" format, then use that to burn a CD.

[Dave Cawley]

CD's are not 24/192 though?

Dave

[technobear]

That's a good deal! Is it 192K and how would I play in my music room preferably without a computer?

Thanks

Dave

See here for specs:
http://www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk/disp...550&terid=3557

Start here for availability:
http://www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk/disp...550&terid=4962

It would seem that they go up to 24-bit 48kHz.

If you don't want a computer in the music room then your best bet is probably a Transporter (possibly with an external DAC but it sounds very good in its own right).

[Stratmangler]

CD's are not 24/192 though?

Dave

Just re-read the article, and there is nothing specific to say that the FLAC files are going to be any more than 16/44.1 - I'd be surprised to see anything larger myself.

If they decide to post 24/96 files then it is still possible to decompress the file, but you'd need burning software capable of writing audio DVD discs, or if you have a DVD-Audio player something like Minnetonka Discwelder to burn proper DVD-A discs.

Or you could use a Squeezebox to deliver the music.
The now on its' way Touch can access directly from USB HDD, or even a USB memory stick.
The Touch handles file types up to 24/96 as native.
You can use the Touch as a stand alone unit, although it can be integrated into a proper networked environment.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

*Cough* majik ds *cough*

[Stratmangler]

*Cough* majik ds *cough*

That too, but it ain't cheap (costs a damn site more than the Touch) and it does a better job as a transport than as a stand alone player (by your own admission/preference).

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Very true ... Fingers crossed for anthony's filter making it better!

[Stratmangler]

Just came across this link to the LSO flac recordings (amongst others) http://www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk/disp...558&infid=3550