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.
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...
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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