Home Hi-Rez Highway

New high resolution SACD releases, players and technology.

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

I would rather have 4 extra bits of depth *if they're used* than a doubling of the sample rate. Like HDCD tries to do. 44/20 would do me fine; I have some 48/20 stuff and that seems to be about the practical limit I can use here (for bit depth).

I regularly berate Warner, the "sound haters", about their foolishness, for one like 96/16 movie audio tracks instead of the more common 48/24 (they like to use 48/16). If the audio quality isn't good enough to have more than 16 bits of depth, why is it good enough to sample it at double the "normal" rate? That's my thought on it anyway. 96/24 would be nice though, if deserved.


This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
  Michael Percy Audio  


Follow Ups Full Thread
Follow Ups
  • RE: 24 bit BUT 44.1 KHz(?) "Hi Res" from HDTracks. SQ compared to 16bit/44.1? - cfraser 12:23:22 09/23/15 (0)

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?
Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
  Remember my Moniker & Password  (What's this?)    Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:
Message:   (Posts are subject to Content Rules)
Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:  Automagically notify you when someone responds.