Vinyl to DVD-A 24/96 vs. Redbook

I don't know about vinyl to DVD-A, but i can tell you that vinyl to redbook CD produces a copy that is noticeably inferior to the original. Having said that, the vinyl to burned redbook disc typically still sounds superior to buying the same pre-recorded disc off the shelf.

This is one of the reasons why i've refused to duplicate my vinyl collection on CD, as i can burn the vinyl onto CD and come out both cheaper and with better results. Having said that, i simply don't know how long burned copies last as compared to store-bought versions, so we'll have to wait and see.

I would have to assume that the higher sampling frequency and bit rate would drastically improve things, especially if one were actually to achieve ( at least ) a full 20 bits worth of data. Most 24 bit machines don't actually operate at capacity due to internal losses and noise.

I do have one question about this though. How do you propose to play a burned DVD-A in a typical car stereo installation or portable radio? Sean
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"How do you propose to play a burned DVD-A in a typical car stereo installation or portable radio?"
I plan to play the DVD-A through the DAC in my audio system. It can accept a 24/192 signal. I'm currently looking for a 'transport' that can read a 24/192 singal and then send it to my DAC.

Exlibris: Thanks for clearing that up. I was just curious if these would be "single purpose" discs for use on one system or discs that you would want to use universally, wherever you went. Sean
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I am using a Power Mac G5 with no outboard hardware other than tt and phono stage. The program is Toast and Jam 6. Recording is a pain. I have to take my TT and phono stage into another room and plug in into the computer. The software is programmable by minutes. You end up with two files, side one and two. I could separate the songs into separate files but I’m lazy. After album is ripped I can filter out the pops and stuff but I think it degrades the quality. I have an Esoteric DV-50 in my main system for playback. I write the files to CDR's for the car.

If you happen to see any of the treads I answer it appears like I’m forever praising Mac’s. Recording DVD-A is just one of the many reasons I love the product.