@roxy54 and @charles1dad -
But a lot of players can avoid upsampling (not oversampling) and still not sound as good. Isn't at least half of the sound quality from the parts used?? PS - Upsampling and Oversampling are different. First converts the data using some form of extrapolating (filling in between the data) while upsampling repeats the same sample multiple times. The first requires math, the last requires counting. |
DAVE DAC with M-scaler. I find I listen mostly at 176.4Hz. It is a few years old. The M-scaler claims much higher upsampling rates but I like the sound here. I will say that when I first got my M Scaler I was streaming wirelessly. I hated the M scaler. After I ran a wire, it became an asset. You can't really upscale a bad digital presentation. In another thread I'm considering ways to upgrade my ISP. Jerry |
True. I was just noting @roxy54 comment regarding ANK /Audio Note and their approach. No over sampling or up sampling. Without question it’s personal preference. Undoubtedly implementation/parts quality play significant roles. Charles |
