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Old 03-16-2022, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by audioguy3107 View Post
... I've compared streaming on both Tidal and Qobuz to the same physical media (with the same mastering) and have found that physical media outshines the streaming ...
When comparing CD or SACD to streaming, how can you be sure they share the same mastering?

Consider that with many recordings released today, the LP has a wider dynamic range than the CD. Knowing the provenance of any commercial recording is tricky business.
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