Dexter.s03.1080p.bluray.remux.avc.truehd.5.1-nogrp -

This is the most important word in the filename. A REMUX is a direct copy of the video and audio streams from the Blu-ray disc, placed into a container (usually MKV) without any re-encoding.

Why choose this specific NOGRP release over a standard Dexter.S03.1080p.BluRay.x264 or a Dexter.S03.AMZN.WEB-DL? Dexter.S03.1080p.BluRay.REMUX.AVC.TrueHD.5.1-NOGRP

| Feature | NOGRP REMUX | WEB-DL (Amazon/Netflix) | x264 Encoded (Scene releases) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Video Source | Blu-ray Disc | Streaming service | Blu-ray Disc (re-encoded) | | Audio Quality | Lossless TrueHD 5.1 | Lossy DD+ 5.1 | Often lossy AC3 or DTS | | Bitrate | ~25-35 Mbps | ~8-12 Mbps | ~4-8 Mbps | | Grain Preservation | Perfect | Filtered / Blocky | Moderate (depends on settings) | | File Size | ~30 GB | ~8 GB | ~3 GB | This is the most important word in the filename

The NOGRP REMUX is for the archivist who wants to own the future-proof version. Streaming encodes destroy the grain structure of Dexter’s film stock (Season 3 was shot on Super 16mm and 35mm film). The REMUX retains the organic texture. | Feature | NOGRP REMUX | WEB-DL (Amazon/Netflix)

| Component | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | Container | Usually .MKV (Matroska) | | Video Codec | H.264 (AVC) / V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC | | Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Progressive) | | Audio Codec | Dolby TrueHD (Lossless) | | Audio Channels | 6 Channels (5.1 Surround) | | File Size | Expect 10GB to 50GB for the full season. REMUX files are very large because they are uncompressed. |

While -NOGRP is highly regarded, no release is perfect. Users have reported occasional minor issues with this specific season rip: