Satanica Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 2 hours ago, powerav said: Seriously though it was really just that the one song, Blur Song 2 and it just came on at random. Had me checking cables, amps, speakers. I gotta play this song now when I get home (I presume it's on Spotify) and report back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 15 minutes ago, Satanica said: I gotta play this song now when I get home (I presume it's on Spotify) and report back. It's a 90s release so maybe a good example of the loudness wars of that time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 It's a great song and album. For me it's about the music as much as the gear and sq, I'll never delete stuff I like just because it isn't mixed or mastered well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sime Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) Here's the thing, Blur Song 2, if that makes you get disappointed with a system, your in the wrong hobby. I just listened to it here, jebus, don't let that song dishearten you. The secret to sanity in this game is reference tracks, tracks that you know are good and bring out the best in a system. So on days you think your system is sounding bad, and your not sure if it's you are something's wrong, bring out those reference tracks. For me, the remastered version of brothers in arms is mine, it has a tone to that album that suits me perfectly, and I know it better than myself. Your latest trick, if you play that back on different systems in a hi-fi store, you'll be amazed at how many different representations of that song difference systems reproduce. My system for me, plays that album back exactly how I like it, thank goodness. Edited March 24, 2017 by Sime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 17 minutes ago, Sime said: Here's the thing, Blur Song 2, if that makes you get disappointed with a system, your in the wrong hobby. I just listened to it here, jebus, don't let that song dishearten you. The secret to sanity in this game is reference tracks, tracks that you know are good and bring out the best in a system. So on days you think your system is sounding bad, and your not sure if it's you are something's wrong, bring out those reference tracks. For me, the remastered version of brothers in arms is mine, it has a tone to that album that suits me perfectly, and I know it better than myself. Your latest trick, if you play that back on different systems in a hi-fi store, you'll be amazed at how many different representations of that song difference systems reproduce. My system for me, plays that album back exactly how I like it, thank goodness. Yep, Blur Song 2 is the last song I'd use as a reference to judge a system on... I go with Smooth Operator by Sade and Beat It by Michael Jackson, to start with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 19 minutes ago, Sime said: For me, the remastered version of brothers in arms is mine, it has a tone to that album that suits me perfectly, and I know it better than myself. Your latest trick, Yep that's exactly what I did and what a relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 50 minutes ago, blybo said: It's a great song and album. For me it's about the music as much as the gear and sq, I'll never delete stuff I like just because it isn't mixed or mastered well. I wouldn't say it isn't mixed or mastered well as the rest of the songs are fine, being a Brit Pop band maybe they are taking the piss and did it on purpose. Not deleted album but just deleted on playlist so it doesn't surprise me again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Song no2 i think it was engineered to sound like its playing through blown bass drivers. i knew it wasn't a great track but played it again , it actually hasn't got deep bass as I thought it did. Most of the noise is above 80hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) 22 minutes ago, joz said: Song no2 i think it was engineered to sound like its playing through blown bass drivers. That's exactly what I thought I had, I believe it's 2 basses playing through distortion pedals. Had me swapping channels on amps and everything. Might be a good track to take to an Audio show for a laugh. Edited March 25, 2017 by powerav 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sime Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Yes, the system that makes it sound the worst is probably the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Fi Whipped Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 On 23 March 2017 at 9:04 PM, powerav said: Back to drawing board and the pre/pro and 5 channel amp will do up for sale. You weren't kidding, even the brand new pioneer streamer is up for grabs too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 7 hours ago, Hi-Fi Whipped said: even the brand new pioneer streamer is up for grabs too! That's just more of a case that I don't need a streamer as I have Kodi and apart from Roon that costs a fortune in hardware an software I have not found anything better yet. I just need a DAC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Fi Whipped Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 16 hours ago, powerav said: That's just more of a case that I don't need a streamer as I have Kodi and apart from Roon that costs a fortune in hardware an software I have not found anything better yet. I just need a DAC. That wasn't a thought process you had before buying the streamer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 6 hours ago, Hi-Fi Whipped said: That wasn't a thought process you had before buying the streamer? Someone on Stereonet telling me what I need......mmm that's different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Fi Whipped Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Not telling, just curious, we all buy and sell things for various reasons. How does it sound by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Hi-Fi Whipped said: How does it sound by the way? It sounds great actually but I'm only using it as USB dac, I'm surprised it doesn't get a lot more attention. maybe I should start a review site since I turn over so much stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satanica Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) On 24/03/2017 at 4:20 PM, Satanica said: I gotta play this song now when I get home (I presume it's on Spotify) and report back. It doesn't sound great that's for sure. It sounds to me quite compressed. The guitar has heavy noisy fuzz effects and it's not doubled so you hear it between the speakers making it compete with the vocals, bass and drums. When guitar parts are doubled you hear them from the left and right rather than between the speakers. Edited March 29, 2017 by Satanica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 49 minutes ago, Satanica said: It doesn't sound great that's for sure. That is good, my system must be pretty good then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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