Perhaps due to additional age on the multitrack tapes, if they were freshly transferred?
I’m finding it the same. If one has an Apple computer it can be set to 24/96 and download, just not on the Apple TV or iPad.First listen: it was a summary/scan listen of some of the subtle and some of the bombastic portions of the album. I listened then, to the 5.1 mix. Anyway, I very much prefer the dreamy immersive mix of the Atmos to the stark immediacy of the 5.1 mix. And by dreamy I think I mean much less digital, more analog-sounding, maybe even slightly rolled off for the better. By immersive I mean the distribution of sounds is much more inclusive to the listener, with lots of great effects having more real estate within the dome, whether that be horizontally or vertically, but mostly both. Also, the Atmos version may even be a db or two light on LFE, but the balance of sound is very very good, regardless.
Yes, the cash register effect at the beginning of Money is interesting. In the 5.1 it begins in the center channel then ping-pongs to the other four bed speakers. In the Atmos version it starts in surround left and then proceeds to ping-pong to surround right and the two main fronts, no center, no return to surround left. Also, in the Atmos version none of those effects bleed upwards. No big deal, maybe they shouldn't (coin is heavy?). But if that's the only complaint (and it's really not one) then so be it. Overall, a great experience.
I have now listened to the bluray Atmos and 5.1 mixes, and the Apple stream (again). The stream is a bit compressed (doh!) and that is unfortunate, as I think the "dreamy immersive" quality of the TrueHD does not hold up when streamed..it's too rolled off for my taste.
I was under the impression Apple's Atmos is E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital+) and not THD/MLPa (TrueHD)?
That is correct, to get the TrueHD experience one needs the Bluray
Yep, as I said, the bluray (TrueHD) is ever so slightly rolled off in spots, nothing unless you're listening for it, but then those spots on Apple (same ADM, but compressed to DD+) become too much.
not wanting to put das boot in, weirdly, the label/PF/Apple (whoever?) went with previewing a track on Apple Music ("Great Gig..") that makes the least (or rather worst?) use of Atmos and so i was pleasantly surprised by some of the other tracks that are somewhat more adventurous in their use of the Surrounds and Heights. still, veering on "7"/"8"-ish territory at the moment and mostly because it's "Dark Side Of The Moon".. but i can't help thinking such a Classic album, to many a masterwork, deserved better. i mean, barely anything Atmossy happens at all in "Great Gig In The Sky", if you were ever going to do a 'voice of God' style mix and be justified for having lots of content emanate from up there, surely that's gotta be one of those tracks that should be a standout in Atmos!? ah, i dunno either..!
yes and while it's no biggy tbh i kinda felt like a bit of a twat when it was suggested that what i might be hearing was due to the nature of lossy streaming Atmos on Apple Music. a number of us have been at this a good while and can spot the difference between lossy compression and tape damage but i would always give someone i admire the benefit of the doubt and so i deferred to Garry at that time but really i stick by my gut instinct that the tapes are somewhat compromised if not knackered.
I thought the same thing. They wouldn’t transfer again from the precious multis unless there was a problem with the previous transfer or they have a much better A to D converter.
Agreed...
Shit even a $40 - 50 blu-ray would be welcome
