Matrix Quad CD's
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It doesn't hurt to try. QS encodes will work better than SQ via an AVR. I have never been impressed by any Dolby surround decoder but results may vary.
Just a little follow up to the Stanyan quad/s , on CD.
This Spellbound disc may be the only CD that retains SQ Quad matrix .
I noticed on a couple others , notably For Whom The Bell Tolls, Victor Young ...that Steve Hoffman chose to remix and remaster the CD , which kills the matrix encode of course.
Why retain this one but not others ??? Who knows what he was thinking.
SQ MATRIX is stereo compatible, so why remix , same goes for any QS , etc any other matrix.
There is one CD , Violins Of Versailles previously on Stanyan , which is on the lazerdisc label and may retain the matrix quad. But who knows ?
This Spellbound disc may be the only CD that retains SQ Quad matrix .
I noticed on a couple others , notably For Whom The Bell Tolls, Victor Young ...that Steve Hoffman chose to remix and remaster the CD , which kills the matrix encode of course.
Why retain this one but not others ??? Who knows what he was thinking.
SQ MATRIX is stereo compatible, so why remix , same goes for any QS , etc any other matrix.
There is one CD , Violins Of Versailles previously on Stanyan , which is on the lazerdisc label and may retain the matrix quad. But who knows ?
WOW!!!!
I mean to actually have issued a BBC QUAD MATRIX H program on CD in this day and age.
Not only a Matrix H Concert of Jack Bruce music , ...but includes the introduction from April 30th 1977 , (the first day of the BBC Quad tests of their new matrix H) and including the revered BBC MATRIX H QUAD Mini H TEST in the form of 4 Hello's .
This is a quadraphile collectors dream come true.
I'm told this will decode with an Involve Surround Master, in Involve mode.
So here it is , Jack Bruce , disc #4 from the CD set Smiles and Grins, Live BBC .
Esoteric ECLEC 62852 ,4 CD'S and stereo bluray(2).
I mean to actually have issued a BBC QUAD MATRIX H program on CD in this day and age.
Not only a Matrix H Concert of Jack Bruce music , ...but includes the introduction from April 30th 1977 , (the first day of the BBC Quad tests of their new matrix H) and including the revered BBC MATRIX H QUAD Mini H TEST in the form of 4 Hello's .
This is a quadraphile collectors dream come true.
I'm told this will decode with an Involve Surround Master, in Involve mode.
So here it is , Jack Bruce , disc #4 from the CD set Smiles and Grins, Live BBC .
Esoteric ECLEC 62852 ,4 CD'S and stereo bluray(2).
Could the blu-ray also be encoded with Matrix H?
Provided they contain the tracks (or some) from the April 77 broadcast, yes.
Following up...
Unfortunately There is no H matrix tracks on the Bluray disc's ,
But that hopefully will not dissuade anyone from picking up this box set ..
If only for CD#4 ! What a find
The first rock recording broadcast of BBC MATRIX H , which miraculous enough has the introduction re: BBC Quad Commencement and the mini Matrix H test.
A definite quadraphonic treasure must have which is almost 50 years olde.
Is anyone familiar with this cd release?.....
Rich Mountain Tower
I'm wondering if it still contains the EV-4 Matrix encoding?
Rich Mountain Tower
I'm wondering if it still contains the EV-4 Matrix encoding?
Yes it contains the EV-4 encoding. That was the only way it was released. I have both the LP and the CD. There is a discussion of it in the poll thread.
Rich Mountain Tower: Rich Mountain Tower [EV/Q8/QR]
OD (The Matrix) "released" a decode of it .
Sadly Discogs blocked the sale of this being flagged as an unofficial release! I purchased mine on eBay it was also listed for sale on Amazon (I originally ordered from Amazon but the seller ran out of stock). Incidentally the notes state that ownership is uncertain but money has been put into an escrow account to pay royalties to the rights holder when/if ever determined. That is good enough for me!!
Rich Mountain Tower
So, Ken, I noticed the label as being "Aurora". Does that mean OD was the person that issued this cd ?
Good to know it still contains the EV-4 Matrix.
I wish there were more just like this.
Good to know it still contains the EV-4 Matrix.
I wish there were more just like this.
And FWIW this cd is available on Amazon. CA
Through the Surround Master, this disc sounds damn near discrete. It's worth seeking out.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SKDPMCP
(maybe a new thread "Matrix Surround Sound MP3s
)
I bought a song from this album a while back, decodes OK using DPL 2 music, I do have a real EV Stereo-4 decoder, but it hasn't been switched on since 1983-04.
Kirk Bayne
(maybe a new thread "Matrix Surround Sound MP3s
)I bought a song from this album a while back, decodes OK using DPL 2 music, I do have a real EV Stereo-4 decoder, but it hasn't been switched on since 1983-04.
Kirk Bayne
No, he just decoded it. As you remember he prefers to decode CD (or digital download) rather than vinyl.
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This is another one that is also on Apple Music in Hi-Rez that decides as well
curiously, there's 2 versions on Apple Music in the UK with different artwork and seemingly different ownership 
there's a Hi-Res Lossless version (p)&(c)1971 Ovation Records and a Lossless version (p)2014 ODL.
Ovation;
ODL;
there's a Hi-Res Lossless version (p)&(c)1971 Ovation Records and a Lossless version (p)2014 ODL.
Ovation;
ODL;
The hires version is listed as Ovation records and decodes nicely. There are a bunch of Ovation recordings that decode to QS if they were originally quad on vinyl. Same for the Black Jazz label as well (also part of Ovation).
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From discogs: the original Ovation vinyl which was probably a single inventory release [stereo/quadraphonic]
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From an AmazonUS review of the Ovation RBCDFrom discogs: the original Ovation vinyl which was probably a single inventory release [stereo/quadraphonic]
5.0 out of 5 stars A great album by an under-estimated group
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
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This album was a bit of an enigma for me. Here's a great recording, some excellent songs, very well performed, by a band you probably never heard of. Originally released by Ovation Records, back in the early 70's, Rich Mountain Tower never really seemed to get the recognition and exposure they deserved. Their sound was southern rock, with a small twinge of country. It holds up as well today as it did when originally released.
Ovation originally issued this album in quadraphonic sound, using the Electro-Voice Stereo-4 system, and sounds great when played on any stereo system. On a home theater system, using Dolby Pro Logic II, you can hear it in all its quad glory. It's a great disc to show off your system, too!
EDIT: Just ordered a copy [like NEW] from AmazonUS!
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I got this a while back as it will decode well with my SM2, but..... appropriately, ........ its sitting on the to-listen-to mountain!
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