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Re: Not quite

"I just has more resolution with 24 bits versus 20."

The only condition where wordlength affects resolution is if the input data is of higher wordlength (DVD-A) than the lesser DAC's max wordlength. Although in such cases, it would be more-accurate to say the 20-bit DAC loses resolution. (And most of the losses in 24 bits vs. 20 would be in the form of noise.)

For Redbook CD playback, all else being equal, a 24-bit DAC may sound slightly cleaner than the 20-bit DAC (due to more-precise interpolation), but the resolution would be almost identical. For the extra bits in CD playback are used solely for digital filtering.
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  • Re: Not quite - Todd Krieger 18:07:48 11/16/06 (1)
    • 24-bits - audioengr 22:13:14 11/16/06 (0)


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