@61falcon - thank you for asking; I always wondered the same, however, I didn't want to ask...
Thank you all who commented/made sense of it.
Best,
Jose
Thank you all who commented/made sense of it.
Best,
Jose
I'm not even quite sure how to phrase my question, but here it goes...
http://www.realhd-audio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/140514_bit_length_sr_comp_avs.jpg 61falcon, A visual that helps paint a broad simplified aspect of the first steps in bit rate / sampling rate. |
My DAC always IDs the Tidal "CD" quality as 44.1k and Master / MQA shows up as 96k.... either way it sounds great in my opinion, and like bob said, very program dependent.... I think I will do a trial Qobuz script to A / B.... My Vault is the new age equivalent of a transport.... I always loved CDs, I like owning the physical disc... i was very apprehensive about streaming and products like the Vault and Node.... it took a while for me to jump on the bandwagon but that thing changed the way I listen to music for the better. |
There is some discussion of Amazon music here. Along with “if you can hear the difference” comments. All valid. The quality of your system is a significant factor in the ability to hear that difference. And if it’s important to you. I’m on a trial with Amazon now. Sounds great on my very nice sound system in the car but rather flat and lifeless on the main rig in the house. Inside I’m running a dCS DAC, Wilson speakers and Conrad Johnson electronics. Amazon at their 16/44 bit rate looses the sparkle and debth of Tidal, Qobuz and well recorded CDs. On well recorded material I can hear the difference and it’s thrilling. One of the reasons I love this hobby. Enjoy. |