A good read and storytelling by both Authors but no mention anywhere about DSD. Major shots abound at MQA’s Bob Stuart. I think in all honesty as much as I love Neil Young’s back catalogue and his attitude (I’ve been accused many times as well as being a “Nasty Canadian” as well). He either missed the Boat on DSD back in the early 2000’s or Warner Records was anti DSD (Sony/CBS) and he couldn’t even if he KNEW it was the better of the two “Hi Resolution” Contenders at the time.
Halfway through the book. Any thoughts ? Anyone else get a copy ?
I haven’t read the book, but I do think you are right on about Warner Records and their major commitment to the DVD-A format and thus PCM. Most of Neil’s albums were released by Warner as PCM 24/96 or 24/176.4 on DVD-Audio in the early 00’s.
I bought Harvest when it came out in 2002 on DVD-A. Neil Young’s only 5.1 release. I love his music but the Man can’t mix 5.1. All his 2.0 re-issues however haven’t disappointed me yet. I also have Prairie Wind on 24/96 DVD-A. His release on the website @ 192/24 edges the previous PW sonically. His Greatest Hits from 2004 with the spinning turntable was another great release @ 96/24. The Massey Hall recording with footage from the actual show synced to the 24/96 audio is another good one.
There’s so much to discuss in this book. As a software guy, I found their journey tragically common, their board of director choices extremely flawed and wished there was a bit more on Ayre’s part. The Bob Stuart component surprised me although it should not have.
The book also reminded of the Omnifone/Apple thing.
I have only seen a Pono Player once but didn’t get to hear it. A manager I once had bought one of the signature editions. Looked very cool.
Ya, NY mixed it as if you the listener were in the Barn. The entire album is horrendous in 5.1 and HE mixed it !. The 2 channel 192/24 holds up 20 years on.