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DAC Output 192/16 vs. 192/24 Will I Hear A Difference

I am planning on purchasing a DAC in the near future and although I have done
some research, I am not clear on some of the technical aspects. I will be streaming
Qobuz from a Node 2i to an external DAC.

With Qobuz, will there be a difference in audio quality with a DAC that outputs
192/16 vs. 192/24? If there is a difference, will it be audible?
I am not interested in DSD.
Thanks.  
ericsch
erik_squires
15,893 posts
 
Doubtful this spec alone will guide you.

I'm curious, are there any DAC's which can do 192/16 but NOT 192/24??
jl35
3,943 posts
 
agree with erik...that spec, and other specs, are often only a small part, and don't need to worry about what chips are used as there is way more to good sound than that alone...
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phcollie
342 posts
 
op,
    I do not have the "ear" that many of the established long time members here have.  My system is resolving enough for me to clearly hear quite a difference between standard 16/44 and 24/96.  At my skill level the move from 24/96 to 24/192 is much harder for me to pick out. That is my honest answer. I am 54 and do not have the ears of a 30 year old anymore. I think the original source material plays a large part.  IMO a quality DAC with an excellent analogue stage is a very wise decision. Money well spent. Cheers. 
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