Videos of Acoustically-Coupled Audio Recordings

[Carlos269]

Yes, indeed. And that is all in the analog domain. That's the point.

The “system” Remastering process that I have developed and implemented on my WAAR system is 100% “Analog”.

 

[MarkusBarkus]

I have traveled all over the world and have listen to these same tracks on all continents in the world.

...any pics from the Antarctic system listening sessions would be very cool, if you have them! Maybe some Penguin Cafe Orchestra? Love those guys.

 

[Carlos269]

+1

You would have been better of with my “system” Remastering process than with the trial and error exercise that you are currently undertaking with the PSI AVAA C20 active tube traps.

 

[Carlos269]

...any pics from the Antarctic system listening sessions would be very cool, if you have them! Maybe some Penguin Cafe Orchestra? Love those guys.

You got me. I have not been to Antarctica. I meant it figuratively, not literally.

 

[PeterA]

The “system” Remastering process that I have developed and implemented on my WAAR system is 100% “Analog”.

yes, that was clear. Do you have an analog source or do you only listen to digital? Why is your remastering process analog and not digital?

 

[Carlos269]

yes, that was clear. Do you have an analog source or do you only listen to digital? Why is your remastering process analog and not digital?

On my WAAR system the source is digital streaming from Tidal.

I can and have implemented Remastering systems with 100% analog, 100% digital, and hybrid analog & digital chains.

The use of HQPLAYER is advantageous but not essential. What Jussi Laako has accomplished with HQPLAYER is nothing short of remarkable, but as I have demonstrated, it can also be done 100% with analog tools.

 

[Carlos269]

I was going to suggest to Carlos269 that he "remaster" this track and post it for all to compare. I see that may already be in progress. I look forward to the comparison.

Here are my two system video submission of the Hilary Hahn track on my WAAR system with the Remastering process:

 

[Rexp]

Here are my two system video submission of the Hilary Hahn track on my WAAR system with the Remastering process:

I don't think this recording is saveable either.
Try this one, live performance of her playing Mozart for reference below:

 

[abeidrov]

Here are my two system video submission of the Hilary Hahn track on my WAAR system with the Remastering process:

Carlos, my friend, all your videos are abysmal, but do not worry, it’s a good thing

 

[morricab]

Here are my two system video submission of the Hilary Hahn track on my WAAR system with the Remastering process:

Can you please play this on your DHT/SET system?

 

[hopkins]

We could, or you could go and buy the vinyl record. Trust me it will greatly enrich your life.

That is a rabbit hole I do not want to go down. I have close to 50.000 tracks in my digital library. I like Coltrane, but there are so many others... My life is enriched by having all this music available for me to listen to (whether on my main system, or on my computer or even my phone), not by seeking the ultimate best quality of a few albums. Moreover, at this point, digital playback in my system is at a level where I can enjoy it and I no longer feel like it is an obstacle. There are other aspects which I rather focus on than the source.

I perfectly understand people who want to get the best version of their favorite albums, whether on CD, vinyl, tape... It's just not my thing.

 

[Carlos269]

Carlos, my friend, all your videos are abysmal, but do not worry, it’s a good thing

We have not heard a single video from you. Come on “abeidrov” let us hear what your system sounds like. I realize from your signature that you don’t have a high level system but come on give it a try. Let’s hear what it sounds like.

I can tell my videos got a hold of you, and hopefully you can break free. They have damaged your pride, they hurt you, you are all consumed with ENVY!

 

[wil]

Also sounds bad, you need the vinyl, all digital versions I've heard are beyond saving.

@Rexp Would you post your video here again so I don’t have to hunt for it? I’d like to compare it to the YouTube version

 

[abeidrov]

We have not heard a single video from you. Come on “abeidrov” let us hear what your system sounds like. I realize from your signature that you don’t have a high level system but come on give it a try. Let’s hear what it sounds like.

I can tell my videos got a hold of you, and hopefully you can break free. They have damaged your pride, they hurt you, you are all consumed with ENVY!

On the contrary, I love you, man! You are a funny guy here and bring lots of entertainment.
I used to record a lot of videos, when my system was evolving: https://youtube.com/@azizbedirov5307?si=3lphqLKdKQVHHrG_
Not anymore, I just enjoy my system now.

 

[Carlos269]

On the contrary, I love you, man! You are a funny guy here and bring lots of entertainment.
I used to record a lot of videos, when my system was evolving: https://youtube.com/@azizbedirov5307?si=3lphqLKdKQVHHrG_
Not anymore, I just enjoy my system now.

Thank you for providing the link to your system videos. I listened to all four videos with an open mind. I prefer the sound of Amp 1, for what it’s worth.

The sound of your videos convey a lot of the room acoustics, but in general we get a good dose of the essence of your system’s sound.

You system has the sound of a typical high-end audio system. It sounds 2-dimensional, a bit cold & sterile, and lacks the space & dimensionality and resolution & inner detail that I enjoy.

Open two YouTube windows side by side and listen to any one of your videos in the first window and then jump to the second window and listen to my Hilary Hahn or any of my other videos and it is startling and readily apparent that our systems’ sound are completely different. While your system sounds like you are playing a recording, my WAAR system with the Remastering process sounds like live music.

I’m not trying to humiliate you. I’m glad that you provided the videos as they help me make my point. Maybe others will also provide videos of their systems so that we can do more compare and contrast analysis like this.

 

[Rexp]

@Rexp Would you post your video here again so I don’t have to hunt for it? I’d like to compare it to the YouTube version

If you 'like' it, you'll have it saved.

 

[Carlos269]

If you 'like' it, you'll have it saved.

Rexp, keep in mind that “zzx zzy”, the Hong Kong based Audiophile that posted this video is using a Cello Audio Palette to remaster the recording. This is interesting to me as I use a Cello Audio Palette “MIV” in my WAAR system.

“Zzx zzy” has done a very nice job of remastering this and his other recordings with the Cello Audio Palette.

The Cello Audio Pallete is a graphic equalizer with very small Q, or in other words broad bandwidth around the specified center frequencies. This is a wide brush strokes type of instrument that is very useful. I use it sparingly at the frequency extremes. On the other hand, my system Remastering process is surgical and allows me to make adjustments with pinpoint precision.

I have the Cello Audio components that he is using and again, interestingly I use a pair of Cello Duet amplifiers, in mono configuration, to power the ribbon mid/high towers on my Wisdom Audio Adrenaline Rush speakers. The audiophiles in Hong Kong still hold Cello Audio equipment in the highest regards, as it is classic and the sound is top notch.

Look at his equipment list in the video if you have not already done so.

 

[hopkins]

If you 'like' it, you'll have it saved.

I listened to the video attentively, with headphones, comparing it to other videos and to the recording I have. Of course, there are things to like about this video, but something immediately bothered me with the sound of the instruments, that just don't sound right. The sax, trumpet, trombone, sound a little "nasal", as if the harmonics of the instruments were cut-off somewhere - or maybe some frequencies are over-emphasized. I don't know what is the cause - the system, the room, the recording (less likely). As I hear it on this video, I think this system would be fatiguing for me to listen to, but one would have to experience it live to know for sure.

 

[R Johnson]

Here are my two system video submission of the Hilary Hahn track on my WAAR system with the Remastering process:

Carlos, thanks for posting these two "remastered" versions. While I only have very modest speakers, and the tracks are not volume level matched to the YouTube clip I posted,

I do not find either of them to be an improvement.

Enjoy your systems and remastering methods!

 

[Wavetouch]

I listened to the video attentively, with headphones, comparing it to other videos and to the recording I have. Of course, there are things to like about this video, but something immediately bothered me with the sound of the instruments, that just don't sound right. The sax, trumpet, trombone, sound a little "nasal", as if the harmonics of the instruments were cut-off somewhere - or maybe some frequencies are over-emphasized. I don't know what is the cause - the system, the room, the recording (less likely). As I hear it on this video, I think this system would be fatiguing for me to listen to, but one would have to experience it live to know for sure.

Maybe your ears are in unnatural hearing mode due to listening your system. Compare both the original and zzxzzy recordings. They are same sounds except zzxzzy's has some room acoustic sound.

My hat's off to zzxzzy. I repeat said "hello" with zzxzzy's sounds, and I hear perfect natural sounds just like the original music. This is the best live recording in the world.