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Hey Guys, those of us who've taken the plunge into immersive audio, either via headphones or speakers, often end up sharing our recommendations or what we're currently listening to, via email or text. We need a place in which we can share this great music with everyone else, similar to the long-running Album of the Evening thread. This is that place. It may be a little quiet right now, or dominated by a few of us, but this is a marathon, not a sprint. I'm currently listening to this one by Dave Mckendry. It's a really solid album, with a solid Atmos mix. The Blu-ray rip has a couple bonus tracks unavailable via streaming. I love the song islander and the acoustic version of it. Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/humanbeingkind/1639116566 Lossless TrueHD Atmos on Blu-ray Disc - https://pureaudiorecordings.com/en/product/dave-mckendry-humanbeingkind-deluxe-edition-2/

Looking for practical experience with computer based Auro and/ or Dolby Atmos surround (more than 7.1 channels). Currently running AES3 into Genelec SAM based 5.1 surround system, see specs below. Looking for the most reasonably priced and easily operated solution while maintaining sound quality. NOT interested in disk spinners and hardware based surround processors unless absolutely necessary. I do like Thunderbolt for the speed and flexibility Questions / Considerations a) AES3 output options - another AFI-1, Lynx AES16 Thunderbolt Expansion Chassis or? Aware of the usual pro sound cards from Apogee, Lynx, DAD, Metric Halo etc. 12 channel minimum b) How do I get the Mac to address more than 7.1 channels. c) Sound files - What software will play more than 7.1 channels. d) Video files - What software will play more than 7.1 channels with the movie. e) Sound files - What software will extract more than 7.1 channels from a Bluray pure audio? f) Video files - What software will extract more than 7.1 channels with the movie from a Bluray? g) Dolby Atmos - Any software players that can decode this? Current system: 3 x 8260a fronts 2 x 8350a rear 1 x 7271 Sub 1 x Weiss AFI-1 8-channel firewire to AES3 Software players stereo: iTunes with PureMusic Software players stereo: Decibel, Audirvana Software players video: VLC + Macgo Blu-ray player Extraction software: MKV & DVD-AE Extraction Hardware: OWC external Bluray drive Music sources: 2L, Aix MacBook Pro -> Thunderbolt -> Promise Pegasus2 12TB -> Thunderbolt -> Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock -> Firewire -> Weiss AFI-1 -> 3 x AES3 single wire Thanks in advance for any and all hints and ideas.