Stuff that sounds amazing with the Surround Master

[Sonik Wiz]

The complete Lotus SACD quad set from Japan came in for a fair bit of (rightful) criticism regarding the rather dead rear channels (mostly just applause), but the 4(.1) setting on the SMv3 has been revelatory. It now sounds truly like a quad recording should, particularly with so much percussion now in the rears. Lotus would get a 10/10 and a koala stamp from me if the SACDs had been done like that to start with; but now it's a fabulous live fusion album with all four channels so discrete.

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Yes Sir. I've found many times discrete 5.1 (or whatever) sounds better down mixed to 2.0 & played back by the Surround Master. Netflix is a strong example of this.

 

[Clement]

Okay, through the Surround Master, this one sounds like an acid trip–in the best (and possibly the worst) sense of the expression! Maybe Rundgren's most experimental and excessive and indulgent record absolutely comes alive through my SM v.2! Manic guitar solos, swirling synths, multitracked vocals, and murky production surround me in Todd's cacophony. Yes, sometimes this record is a rough ride, but, like those aforementioned trips, one that is ultimately rewarding!

https://www.discogs.com/release/30450557-Todd-Rundgren-Todd