Anyone listening to 24/196?

Yes, although you need a different DAC for SACD, as it doesn't resolve to the PCM x/y khz format. What I mean is that something like the Bryston can decode all variants of x/y between certain parameters, but SACD is a different (DSD) process and is not compatable.

Of course it is too early to tell, but PCM 24/192 will replace SACD. We have to see what Telarc and the others who are still recording and selling SACDs do, if they move to a Blu-Ray based 24/192 or not. I personally think it very well could happen, ergo my search for a DAC now for this.

DXD is still, of course, king. Just think - in 10 or more years, we will be using DXD on our wristwatch-phones.

Apogee Rosetta.

One small interesting note, it seems the Bryston only takes 16-bit word length via USB (it can take the full 24 via other connections), wherease the Benchmark does take 24 via USB.

From what I hear getting a decent sound card with AES is best, however, so that may be mute if one goes the AES route.

The Receiver mentioned above and the item right above this one don't completely re-clock the signal from a quick read. I think reclocking to eliminate Jitter is important, and if we are playing with 24/196 I wouldn't even bother unless we are going to put serious equipment ahead of it.

The Bryston sets a high standard!!

The Altmann Attraction DAC does 24/196 and is a fantastic DAC to boot if you can live with its looks and batteries.

Bryston sounds good and has build quality so...Is a drag Bel Canto which sounds so good does not.I am watching this to get info myself.I heard really nice digital from Electrocompaniet before 24/196 was as much of issue.
Chazz