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Do we really need anything greater than 24/96? Opinions?

It's really difficult to compare resolutions with different masterings, delivery methods, sources, etc. I have hundreds of HI-rez files (dsd, hi bit rate PCM, etc). I have to say that even 24/44 is probably revealing the best a recording has to offer. Obviously, recording formats, methods, etc all play a huge role. I'm not talking preferred sources like vinyl, sacd, etc. I'm talking about the recordings themselves. 

Plus, I really think the recording (studio-mastering) means more to sound quality than the actual output format/resolution. I've heard excellent recorded/mastered recordings sound killer on iTunes streaming and CD. 

Opinions?

aberyclark
pirad
59 posts
 
I think wire directionality is key. It influences the entropy of the data and can easily corrupt it. That's why NASA orders expensive directional cables for their infrastructure. Also power cords are important. Get the best possible, cannot be too thin: 
https://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/super-cable-2.jpg
The fuses- books can be written about them. Gold reference fuses are the minimum. The least important is the room acoustics, this can be easily improved with the carpet in front of the speakers.

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geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
Well, shut ,my mouth and call me cornpone! I has no idea that there were audiophiles at NASA.
pirad
59 posts
 
https://www.edn.com/electronics-blogs/audio-designline-blog/4206458/Why-is-NASA-audio-so-bad-

Of course there are. They read diyaudio an audiogon  and pressed the agency for changes since that article above. 
geoffkait's avatar
geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
I used to be on the NASA (Voice) network back in the 70s at Goddard Space Flight Center for launches at Kennedy. Trust me, the sound of voice was clear as a bell and clean as a whistle. Voice quality was required to be 5x5. Besides nobody with any sense listens to diyaudio. 10-4. 🧑🏻‍🚀
jazzdc
13 posts
 
I had A/B'd the Chord 2 Qute in my systems against my (now ancient) Threshold DAC 2 and Threshold DAC 1/E. It was equal to the former and very, very slightly bested the latter. I also have listened to store systems with the Chord D.A.V.E. and thought them no better than mine.
So, the answer to your question is : No, you don't need anything better than 24/44. 
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