Well....what can I say other than I don't work in the DVD authoring department!!!

Personally, I don't think that compression is necessary in the mastering phase since it is provided in consumer gear as an option with the Dolby Digital decoding, but since when has Hollywood had an obsession with quality?

BTW, I wouldn't be so sure that THX mastered DVD soundtracks are not compressed too. You might call THX directly and inquire about it to them.

[This message has been edited by soundhound (edited June 09, 2004).]