2xHD

The 2xHD proprietary mastering provides a unique listening experience as the process digs deep in original recordings to bring out all hidden information, without altering the music in any way, uncovering and bringing out nuances, warmth, depth of field and even the air around the musicians.

The 2xHD logo on an album cover indicates that the recording was carefully selected for the quality of its recording and interpretation and that the high resolution mastering was done using the 2xHD system. Created by producer/studio owner André Perry and prize-winning audiophile sound engineer René Laflamme, in collaboration with several high-end audio equipment manufacturers, the 2xHD music remastering system combines the best of vintage analog quality with state-of-the-art DSD and DXD digital technology – a ‘Back to the Future’ approach. Each musical project is treated with individual attention to the choice of equipment.

Some of the top flight gear used in the process includes a selection of cutting-edge A/D and D/A converters to obtain the most natural DSD or PCM sound, such as a NAGRA-T tape recorder – modified with all tubes playback electronics (With its four direct drive motors and the tape sensor head, The NAGRA T is one of the best transports ever made), a modified vacuum tube NAGRA HD dac (DSD) to make it possible to obtain a real analog sound from a digital master and in some cases even battery power is used so as to benefit from the cleanest power source possible.

The 2XHD FUSION mastering system is powered by super capacitor power supplies with new technology that lowers the digital noise which is found in the lowest levels, something that was not possible before. The resulting signal is then transformed into high resolution formats by recording it in DSD11.2kHz using Merging Technologies’ Horus A to D converter, which is also powered by a super capacitor power supply. All analog and digital cables are the most state of the art available today. Also used in the process are Pyramix Masscore (records all high resolution formats, allowing for great flexibility), anAtomic Clock for re-clocking, and Siltech & Shunyata cables (all digital and analog cables are reduced to a minimum optimal length in the digital conversion and mastering system).

The particular open sound and feeling of having no ceiling to the music are obtained through the 2xHD high resolution transfer. In the case of an original analog master tapes, transfer to DSD 256. 2xHD is an accurate and musical mastering system, earning recognition from peers and from the specialized trade publications around the world.

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Manhattan Stories

Charles Lloyd, Gabor Szabo, Pete La Roca Sims and 1 more

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Mega Bass (One Microphone Recording)

Andrew Homzy, Cegep Marie-Victorin Choir, Eric Chapel and 9 more

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The Sky Is Crying

Sonny Boy Williamson

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I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take

Hank Jones, Herbie Mann, Joe Wilder and 3 more

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Genius At Play

Dick Hyman

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Album of the Year 2021

Funky Butt

Arnett Cobb, Derek Smith, Ray Drummond and 1 more

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First Time Out

Bucky Pizzarelli, Connie Kay, Kenny Davern and 3 more

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Moonglow

Cassandra Wilson

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Bob James – The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions

Bob James

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Manhattan Hoedown

Brian Torff, Jim Roberts

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Softly

Shirley Horn

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Anything Goes

Billy Hart, Jack Wilkins, Nancy Harrow and 1 more

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Audiophile Analog Collection Vol. 1

Art Johnson, Frederic Alarie, Frederic Alarie Trio and 6 more

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Empress of the Blues

Olive Brown

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Libertango (One Microphone Recording)

Trio de Curda

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Bucky Pizzarelli: The Early Years [Double Album]

Bucky Pizzarelli

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Live at Top Of The Gate (Remastered) [Double Album]

Bill Evans, Bill Evans Trio, Eddie Gomez and 1 more

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Ella On Our Mind (2 Track Analog Recording)

Aubrey Logan, Bill Cantos, Chris Colangelo and 3 more

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Audiophile Analog Collection Vol. 2

Bobby Troup, Doreen Smith, Eric Chappell and 7 more

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Dave Brubeck Redux (2 Track Analog Recording)

Alex Frank, Josh Nelson, Ryan Shaw and 1 more

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Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition

Orchestre Mondial des Jeunesses Musicales, Pierre Hetu

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Take One

Aaron Davis, David Piltch, Kevin Breit and 2 more

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Pachelbel- Organ Jewels of the 17th Century

Bernard Lagace

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