Charts¶
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Dynamic Range distribution¶
The collection is concentrated between DR 9 and DR 13, with a median of DR 11. 45.7% of tracks exceed DR 12 and 7.3% reach DR 15 or above.
DR by format (FLAC vs DSF)¶
FLAC median: DR 10 · DSF median: DR 12. The DSF catalogue reflects a selection of recordings with particular attention to mastering.
Average DR by genre¶
Reggae leads with an average DR of 13.23, followed by Classical (12.66). Electronic registers the lowest values (7.97), a typical pattern in genres with more compressed masterings.
Average DR by decade¶
The 1950s stand out as the most dynamic era in the collection (DR 12.75). The 1970s record the lowest values (DR 9.99), consistent with the loudness war trend that characterises that period.
Top 20 artists — average DR¶
Thelonious Monk leads with DR 16.11, followed by Maurice Ravel (15.0) and Henri Dutilleux (14.57). Only artists with at least 5 analysed tracks are considered.
Top 20 albums — average DR¶
«Thelonious Monk — Thelonious Himself» leads with DR 16.11, the highest value among albums with at least 3 analysed tracks. The top 20 span a diverse range of genres and decades.