Most of us can (still) remember a time when we didn't have the choice of physical v. electronic room correction. And one quick, cheap, and easy solution, was binaural recording and playback. It didn't require more expenditure than a pair of headphones; and though it wasn't the most socially acceptable solution ;--) it was an experience you could never forget. The recordings themselves (along with the first stereo recordings BTW) came in the form of R2R tape. But as stereo recordings quickly became available on vinyl, pre-recorded tape vanished practically overnight, and along with it, binaural recording.
Today, we can still make physical corrections to our rooms -- it's not difficult or expensive, and with today's room measurement software, easier than ever to identify the areas that require attention. I can't understand why people who spend thousands on their systems (even if they don't include analog sources), are then willing to add further DSP to all their source material.
Like Siddh, I don't consider those two solutions (physical v. electronic correction) equivalent by any stretch; any more than I consider CGI (computer generated imagery) in movie presentation equivalent to real-life locations (to say nothing of the hardships it imposes on actors ;--) But in both cases (audio and video) if the results are convincing ENOUGH for the average consumer, why spend time and money striving for authenticity (the old analog v. digital debate again!)
But I have an idea!
Since we now have the means of putting multiple layers of program material on an optical disc, why not make one of those layers a simply recorded DSD binaural version? Dust off those headphones, and enjoy the magic of real stereo reproduction!?
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