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RE: 24 bit BUT 44.1 KHz(?) "Hi Res" from HDTracks. SQ compared to 16bit/44.1?

Most DACs don't achieve much better than 21 bits so you won't be getting the full benefit of the extra "bits" in that sense. Where you get an advantage is that dithering (with optional noiseshaping) is not required as part of the downconversion process to achieve 16 bit Redbook specifications.
The dithering process is where problems can be introduced - the amplitude of dither and distribution of noise power in the available bandwidth can all impact the decoded sound.
Regards Anthony

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