"Over the years, we have had many requests to re-issue these titles using the latest digital remastering techniques," remarked ABKCO’s Jody Klein who noted that the albums were first released in the CD format in 1986. Klein, who supervised the development of ABKCO’s The Rolling Stones Remastered Series stated, "Improvements in technology had only been incremental since then so we didn’t feel there was a compelling reason to go back to the market with these classic albums – until now." Klein cites DSD mastering which samples the original audio signal 2,822,400 times per second, 64 times faster than standard CD encoding, as one of the main catalysts for the series. "DSD more accurately reflects the sonic quality of analog than any other medium so the depth one hears on these discs in standard or SACD playback is quite amazing.And from Jody Klein as well.
Sounds like a done deal to me
It's just that they have a checkered past when it comes to backing formats.It is true that their past has had some successes and failures, but Super Audio is much bigger than previous launches.
This will impact the way they sell to both the pro and consumer market, so I think this is a different situation.
I worked recently with a famous consultant who studied innovation. He found the best companies try new things and often fail but also succeed. The key is learning from failure - so-called "failing upward" (hey I resemble that remark
We will see in time if it pays off for Sony. In the meantime I am looking forward to listening to the Rolling Stones in high-rez!
I have just heard from a usually reliable source with connections to...I always stop reading at that point.
