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- From: v114qgu3@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu (Henri Defense)
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- Subject: Dolby S vs. DCC etc.
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- Date: 26 Jan 93 22:50:00 GMT
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- Almost a year ago, I remember reading a Stereo Review article on Dolby
- S: a few audiophiles were given blind ABX listening tests to see if they could
- tell the difference between CD and Dolby S. I seem to recall that when the
- listeners were given classical pieces (sans piano solos) and "modern" music,
- they could not hear a difference almost half of the time. Apparently, this
- seems to be better than DCC or MD's record, seeing as how many people claim they
- can hear a difference between PASC/ATRAC and CD most of the time. This leads to
- my question: Ignoring the fact that Dolby S is an analog format, which sounds
- better... Dolby S, DCC, or MD? (If anyone has listened to Dolby S, I'd love to
- hear your reaction.) Thanx.
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