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But, what does "bitperfect is bitperfect" **MEAN**??

What does "bitperfect is bitperfect" mean, by definition, and does everyone in the "bitperfect" camp believe all elements of that definition?

Look at three aspects to DAC performance:

a) Some believe that two bit-identical files on the same drive can sound different. Some believe this is the case because of the "container" data (meta-data and file header info) can be different despite the CONTENT being the same. Others believe that totally identical files can sound different.

b) Some believe that perfecting the digital signal is critical. Others believe you can feed a GOOD DAC with even a poor digital signal and out will come beautiful music because of the DACs jitter-rejection and clock-deriving or reclocking ability.

c) Then we have the analog side of the DAC. Who is arguing about THAT? Only the "all gear sounds the same guys", I would guess...

So define the "bits are bits" mantra first - because there does not seem to be a single consensus in one single "camp"...

Cheers,
Presto



Edits: 06/13/13 06/13/13 06/13/13 06/13/13 06/13/13

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