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I think it's more that the different download services tend to have different stock

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Chris from Lafayette

In Reply to: RE: Best place to buy hi-res music downloads? posted by Jimbocky on January 04, 2021 at 16:35:19

I was sorry to see Acoustic Sounds go too (the downloads portion I mean) - although, truth to tell, I had not ordered from them in the past year. Of the ones still left, I prefer the following because of their more robust offerings of MCh downloads: eClassical (classical, as its name implies), Chandos.net (also classical), and Native DSD Music (all types of music, but with a heavy emphasis on DSD downloads, although DXD downloads are often available too). It looks like HDTracks is still a going concern too (all types of music, but 2Ch only), as is Canada's ProStudio Masters (again, all types of music, but 2Ch only). I have not used Qobuz's download service - although I'm a happy subscriber to their streaming service.

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This is terrible! - diw 07:03:39 01/08/21 (7)
Like you Chris, I tend to focus on the few vendors that offer Mch downloads. Acoustic Sounds was the only place I knew of to download the Seattle Symphony releases. I guess I'll have to check their website, but it would be unfortunate if they lost their means of distribution.
- Pro Studio Masters has the Seattle Downloads. nt - oldmkvi 18:13:57 01/10/21 (5)
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  - Multichannel?? nt - Kal Rubinson 18:35:36 01/10/21 (4)
    - From Seattle Sym Web Site - oldmkvi 11:21:01 01/11/21 (3)
      "High-resolution stereo and 5.1 surround files are available from Acoustic Sounds and HDTracks."
      
      So, HD Tracks?
      PSM has only 2 Ch.
      - Funny - I guess they aren't exactly lying! - Chris from Lafayette 12:07:57 01/11/21 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: From Seattle Sym Web Site posted by oldmkvi on January 11, 2021 at 11:21:01
        
        When I do a search on HDTracks of "Seattle Symphony Media", I get 22 hits, of which a grand total of ONE (their Strauss/Scriabin title) is available in MCh! ;-)
        
        Of course, Dausgaard is their conductor now, so I don't really care all that much. ;-)
        
        Acoustic Sounds will be missed! - oldmkvi 16:30:04 01/11/21 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Funny - I guess they aren't exactly lying! posted by Chris from Lafayette on January 11, 2021 at 12:07:57
        
        In fact, they already are!
        
        That's a skill. :-{ (nt) - Kal Rubinson 15:24:22 01/11/21 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Funny - I guess they aren't exactly lying! posted by Chris from Lafayette on January 11, 2021 at 12:07:57
- Yes! - Kal Rubinson 14:14:51 01/10/21 (0)
  There are no alternatives for the Seattle multichannel downloads. In fact, the SSO website for press materials (for registered press) has not been updated for the latest releases and is corrupted for at least one earlier release.
  
  Lucky for me, I was able to grab the Strauss/Scriabin from AS on 12/30!
RE: I think it's more that the different download services tend to have different stock - Axiom05 04:29:23 01/06/21 (0)
There seems to be little difference between HDTracks' and ProStudioMasters' offerings (at least it appears that way to me). There used to be significant differences which allowed some differentiation, now I'm not sure how both can keep going. I personally prefer PSM as their download speeds are very fast, HDTracks has never really beefed-up their server quality.
RE: I think it's more that the different download services tend to have different stock - Jimbocky 01:19:12 01/05/21 (2)
Thank you. I am only interested in 2 channel. I will look into what you recommended.
- RE: I think it's more that the different download services tend to have different stock - pbarach 05:19:34 01/07/21 (1)
  If you listen to classical music, an additional download source is prestomusic.com. They have lots of choice, the purchasing experience is easy, and downloads are quick.
  - +1. -nt - Jim Treanor 15:52:36 01/08/21 (0)
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    Jim

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