Rick-An Ordinary Fool
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New Carpenters CD on the Horizon....
Release date June 20, 2018
I figured this deserves it's own thread, although it appears to be a re-issue of the original DSD from 2014. I don't know much about MQA x UHQCD but it appears Japan is releasing a whole library of different artists on this format CD and Carpenters will get a release. Here are some links and I hope we can get some clarification on this format. It's clearly not the SHM CD or the SACD DSD but a new format. Will a blu ray player decode this new format or does it require new equipment? What intrigues me is it says this release comes with Commentary not sure if that means audio on the CD from Richard or a booklet printed inside.
Product Info CD Japan:
"Reissue in Hi-Res CD format (UHQCD format x MQA technology). Features the DSD master in 2014 (by Richard Carpenter & Bernie Grundman), using US original master tapes. The DSD master is available in 352.8kHz/24bit high resolution (perfect for MQA-enabled audio players). Comes with lyrics and a description. Green color label coating. Comes in a slim case packaging. *The disc can also be played on regular CD players in UHQCD 44.1kHz/16bit resolution. However, MQA-enabled hardware/software is necessary to harness the full potential of this Hi-Res CD."
The Singles 1969 - 1973 [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release] Carpenters CD Album
Universal's website for this new release
シングルス1969~1973【CD】【MQA/UHQCD】 | カーペンターズ | UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE
Detailed info from Universal about this new format
ハイレゾCD 名盤シリーズ - 洋楽 | International Music
Release date June 20, 2018
I figured this deserves it's own thread, although it appears to be a re-issue of the original DSD from 2014. I don't know much about MQA x UHQCD but it appears Japan is releasing a whole library of different artists on this format CD and Carpenters will get a release. Here are some links and I hope we can get some clarification on this format. It's clearly not the SHM CD or the SACD DSD but a new format. Will a blu ray player decode this new format or does it require new equipment? What intrigues me is it says this release comes with Commentary not sure if that means audio on the CD from Richard or a booklet printed inside.
Product Info CD Japan:
"Reissue in Hi-Res CD format (UHQCD format x MQA technology). Features the DSD master in 2014 (by Richard Carpenter & Bernie Grundman), using US original master tapes. The DSD master is available in 352.8kHz/24bit high resolution (perfect for MQA-enabled audio players). Comes with lyrics and a description. Green color label coating. Comes in a slim case packaging. *The disc can also be played on regular CD players in UHQCD 44.1kHz/16bit resolution. However, MQA-enabled hardware/software is necessary to harness the full potential of this Hi-Res CD."
The Singles 1969 - 1973 [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release] Carpenters CD Album
Universal's website for this new release
シングルス1969~1973【CD】【MQA/UHQCD】 | カーペンターズ | UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE
Detailed info from Universal about this new format
ハイレゾCD 名盤シリーズ - 洋楽 | International Music
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