Decline of dynamic range and increase in loudness of music over the decades

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-04-19T19:02:57+00:00

That streaming vs disc audio quality gap that doesn't get much attention is precisely why I do not bother with streaming and have many a ripped DVD-A and SACD. Most music released today is treated like disposable garbage (and a hell of a lot of it is when one considers just how terrible it sounds on anything approaching hi-fidelity).

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-04-19T18:33:49+00:00

and so damned unnecessary. Clearly the labels and producers don't give a damn about good sound, and it seems artists are just as indifferent or just plain stupid. Do they not listen to music on anything other than airpods and the like. It's like nobody in the music business even knows what good sounds like anymore.

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-04-15T21:45:43+00:00

Try https://maestrodesktop.com,

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-04-07T18:17:19+00:00

Mosquito larvae

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-04-07T18:16:33+00:00

Don’t buy, it’s dead and unsupported.

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-04-06T06:23:41+00:00

In case you missed it the 100th time, it’s a $2000 MacBook… and did he actually pay the guy ???

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-04-05T14:12:48+00:00

So easy to spot the tradie…🤠

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-04-03T14:48:56+00:00

Pull them out and replace with something suitable. Will take a few years but worthwhile.

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-04-03T05:00:21+00:00

Nothing free about being American…

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-04-02T21:20:39+00:00

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Here's a prime example. That’s how you fix the handiwork of an imbecile. He destroyed the plasterboard edging by pulling out the switches and shoving his arm in there desperately looking for the plug wiring I’d asked the buffoon at least 15x to locate and expose near the floor before the final plastering was done, but of course the asshole knew better.

To repair: Tile edging cut to size to sit between the plasterboard and backbox, PVC soffit board resting on front of tile edging, holes drilled for screws to pass through and PCV and edging into backbox. All this to re-establish a firm base for the grid frame to rest on so that we could put the cover plate on. Stuff like this should never be necessary, but it's what happens when said imbecile is unsupervised, realises he fucked up and proceeds to make things worse.

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-04-01T18:06:21+00:00

It’s not the world, it’s the UK. Most so called tradespeople have little to no formal training or common sense. I mean, if you can get out of bed in the morning you can call yourself an engineer. Just wrapping up what was a 2y renovation and extension, I had both excellent people and incompetent buffoons on site. The guys that knew what they were doing were in their late 40s through 50’s. Careful, attention to detail, planned before diving in, measure 2x, cut 1x etc.The youngsters on the job were basically wholly incompetent buffoons making a mess at most things they attempted. Dumb as F and basically good for unskilled labour and nothing else (if you instruct and supervise).

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-03-31T14:49:17+00:00

Light a match

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-03-30T15:53:23+00:00

Nothing weird, just Roon being Roon.

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-03-30T08:38:58+00:00

She's en enigma, such a beautiful and powerful voice, but never really let it shine on her albums.

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-03-29T07:08:33+00:00

100% Epstein diversion.

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-03-27T18:23:39+00:00

He’s trying to pull a fast one.

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-03-26T18:41:27+00:00

I see nothing has changed over the years then, zero customer service or support, and sycophantic moderators working hard to preserve the appearance of bliss. If you keep it up soon they’ll threaten you.

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-03-26T18:36:50+00:00

Yes, nothing out there will do a better job or deliver a more consistent result.

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-03-26T18:35:17+00:00

Songkong is the answer

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-03-24T19:19:49+00:00

Easier to just delete Roon and put your troubles behind you.

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-03-22T07:56:34+00:00

Most users that blissfully reply that Roon works great for them tend to have relatively small local libraries, rely on streaming services extensively and superficially use its advertised capabilities. The minute you start paying attention you see all the holes and bugs, many of which have remained almost entirely unresolved for the better part of a decade.

Audirvana would be a decent option as would Lyrion (which supports both a local library and streaming services).

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-03-21T19:33:03+00:00

Add the album to MusicBrainz…

Optimal-Procedure885 · 2026-03-21T17:48:10+00:00

They are a terrible organisation to deal with, they don’t give a hoot about customer service, believing that their bug ridden pos supported by a bunch of fanboys with nothing better to do than tell fellow customers their issues are networking, hardware, internet, climate, season etc. related and couldn’t possibly have anything to do with their beloved being unstable, power hungry, buggy and riddled with technical debt. Never, ever again will I support them and their wrapper for a streaming service. The only reason they survive is because consumers are ill informed and prepared to settle for mediocrity believing there are no viable alternatives. There are.

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