As the series continues to expand on platforms like Acorn TV and CBC Gem, having a high-fidelity copy ensures your collection stays sharp on modern 4K displays. Season 17: A Landmark Year
Solving the Case for Quality: Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 in Lossless Brilliance murdoch mysteries season 17 lossless
| Format | Source | Lossless? | Availability | |--------|--------|-----------|--------------| | | Official (future) | ✅ Yes (video & audio) | Not yet released | | iTunes/Amazon | Web-dl | ❌ No (lossy H.264 + AAC) | Yes | | CBC Gem | Web-dl | ❌ No | Yes (Canada only) | | DVD | Official | ❌ No (480i MPEG-2) | Yes (region-specific) | | Remux (P2P) | Blu-ray rip | ✅ Yes | Only after Blu-ray release | As the series continues to expand on platforms
Note: Murdoch Mysteries is not produced or broadcast in 4K; the maximum source quality is 1080p. “Lossless” here refers to uncompressed or near-uncompressed video/audio from the master or Blu-ray source. AC3 (DD 5.1@448kbps) |
+-------------------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+ | Format | Audio Codec | Video Bitrate / Quality | +-------------------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+ | Official Blu-ray Disc | DTS-HD Master Audio | ~25–40 Mbps (1080p AVC) | | | (Stereo/Surround) | | +-------------------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+ | Digital MKV Remux | FLAC / DTS-HD MA | Identical to Blu-ray | | | (Passthrough) | (1:1 Bitrate) | +-------------------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+ | Standard Streaming | AAC / Dolby Digital | ~5–8 Mbps (Compressed) | +-------------------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+ 1. Official Blu-ray Release (Physical Masterpiece)
| Aspect | Lossless Source | Common Lossy Alternative | |--------|----------------|--------------------------| | | Remux (untouched from Blu-ray), ProRes, or FFV1 | H.264/H.265 (streaming) | | Audio | PCM, FLAC, or TrueHD (up to 5.1) | AAC, AC3 (DD 5.1@448kbps) |