Recent content by Bob Rapoport

Hi Todd, with only 5.1 channels in the original program, are the added channels in the Storm device virtual or clones of the existing rear and height channels that rely on a processor to create them?

Thanks Todd, glad you enjoyed it and discovered JB. He was opening B.B. King shows at 12 years old, a guitar prodigy. Red Rocks is a sacred space for rock shows, the audience was clearly into this one.

The audio on the Blu-ray is a one to one copy of the original master recording, the holy grail of high fidelity, true to the original. The dynamic range is 120 dB, so yes, its worth getting the Blu-ray version. Both stereo and 5.1 channel soundtracks are hi res audio, you will be glad you got...

The simple answer is yes. A CD can store 700 Mb of data with 74 minutes play time so it cant hold any video or all the songs.. The DVD can store 5 Gb of data, enough space for low definition video and CD quality audio for 90 minutes. The standard Blu-ray can store 50 Gb of data, enough room...

Joe is a combination of Clapton, Beck, Page, and Gilmour, the best guitarist of this generation. If this review did nothing more than turn you on to him, it was worth doing in my book.

Hi Dreadnot, The surround sound industry standard is 5.1 channels, there is no such thing as 7.1 channel content. You'll notice all of your streaming sources say "5.1". Dolby Labs noticed that certain installations in very large rooms placed the rear channels too far away from the listening...

Glad you like it, listen to Mind's Eye, a blues ballad that builds as it moves along. The back-up singers are outstanding.

Concert: :5stars: Video::5stars: Audio;:5stars: Final Score::5stars: Joe Bonamassa's latest live concert release, "Tales of Time" - is a sprawling and expansive musical undertaking filmed in August 2022 at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado and released on Blu-ray in April 2023...

I manufacture the Essence Evolve II-4K HDMI v2.0b DAC for 4K sources and TVs, 5.1 channel output of LPCM soundtracks with Dolby Vision and HDR 10+ pass through. It includes software called EDID Commander so you can customize it to your needs. Its included in the Stereophile Recommended...

Thanks Todd! This was a fun topic to revisit.

Growing up in No. Hollywood, CA, I was surrounded by the best movie theaters in the world. From the Grauman's Chinese Theater to the Cinerama Dome, The Pantages, and the local neighborhood movie theaters, the Studios went out of their way to install the largest screens and biggest stereo sound...

Why Audiophiles Toe Their Speakers into the Sweet Spot? Full Review of Led Zeppelin's Farewell Concert on Blu-ray. Its EPIC. ChatGPT is making us smarter with facts so we can make informed decisions. Essence HDMI DACs open new Hi Res music sources to owners of Vintage and Legacy Systems...

Thanks Todd, glad you enjoyed it. I remember seeing Page when he was in the Yardbirds in '65, all of us thought then that he was bound for greatness. That band gave us Clapton, Beck, and Page. I've seen it for $25, there are several packages to choose from.

Concert: :5stars: Video: :4stars: Audio: :5stars: Final Score: :5stars: I have a deep appreciation for Led Zeppelin's "Celebration Day" live Blu-ray concert, which documented their 2007 reunion at London's O2 Arena. This concert was a truly special event, a tribute to Atlantic Records founder...

I would advise the use of Bluetooth hearing aids for full range quality sound. Get a smart TV with all the apps built-in and Bluetooth Tx, no set top box required. Your friend will connect the TV to his Wi-Fi network. Forget the soundbar. In order to hear all the dialog clearly, the hearing...