It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but the new Nine Inch Nails instrumental album is being released on Blu-Ray (as well as in FLAC form) - the Blu-Ray edition even comes with a DVD containing the multitrack files, in case you have a strong desire to remix the tracks I suppose. I haven't listened to Nine Inch Nails in a long time, but I salute Trent Reznor for using his newly independent status to hopefully open some peoples' eyes to different and better formats.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_I-IV

If you read my news story about Blu-ray's triumph, posted to this website, you'll learn about Naxos' plans to release multi-channel recordings in Blu-ray.

jason victor serinus

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DUP, Thanks for the link and welcome back.

While the author makes some very good points about how completely lame the music industry is when it comes to releasing high resolution recordings, I couldn't help thinking that all of this fuss is over a silver disc based delivery system and since all those little silver disc based systems will soon be going the way of the dinosaur it all seemed like a tempest in a teapot. Music, books, movies, videos, etc. are all moving towards web based distribution systems and playback via some kind system involving a computer. DUP you, of all people, I expected to be on the music server bandwagon and not stuck praying for yet another destined-to-fail silver disc medium.

What will we do with these multi-channel recordings on our high end two channel systems?

Will there be a two channel layer on these Blu-Ray thingies?

Ever seen the back of one of dem der Blu-Ray players? There

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What will we do with these multi-channel recordings on our high end two channel systems?

Sounds like an opportunity for the hi-end vendors to step up to the plate and offer products capable of properly rendering this content. How about a modular system where a control module handles connectivity (at least TCP/IP and HDMI), codecs (FLAC, WMA, MP3/4, Dolby, DTS, etc) and processing (room correction, mixdown). This module could interface to other modules that provide D/A conversion. The interface between the control module and these converters could be on the same TCP/IP network or through multiple S/PDIF outputs. With this architecture, the system could be configured for between 2 and 8 speakers and could handle content with that range of channels. Owners wishing to stick with their 2-channel setups could purchase only the control module and interface to an existing DAC. Multichannel content could be mixed down in the control module to suit the number of available speakers.

Sound appealing?

I can't say it does sound appealing if the promise is only to listen to Dark Side Of The Moon in the flavour of the month resolution.

Obviously classical music lovers stand to benefit most but I believe even they are beginning to tire of the same ole recycled crap.

But let me ask you this as you seem well versed in the current state of affairs with computer media servers.

Doesn't Windows Vista with an HDMI enabled soundcard out to a HDMI enabled pre/pro/rec already provide most if not all this capability?

RG

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What will we do with these multi-channel recordings on our high end two channel systems?

Will there be a two channel layer on these Blu-Ray thingies?

Jason thanks for the updates. Don

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Doesn't Windows Vista with an HDMI enabled soundcard out to a HDMI enabled pre/pro/rec already provide most if not all this capability?

You betcha. But, I'd rather have something that is:

• Less expensive that a stylish HTPC (e.g. Niveus)
• Diskless - faster bootup and all content stored on a NAS in the closet
• Less functional redundancy (e.g. codecs, processing, DACS, etc.) than a HTPC connected to a processor/receiver
• Doesn't require significant configuration out of the box
• Doesn't require regular maintenance/administration
• And has an HDMI input for external sources (e.g. STB)

What do these letters stand for? Or mean?

My new Sony STR-ZA5000 has an input button marked "STB" - what does that mean?

Christopher Mankiewicz wrote:

My new Sony STR-ZA5000 has an input button marked "STB" - what does that mean?

Set Top Box.