Is less than 24 bits worth it?

I see so many attractive CDP's for sale on this site that have 18 and 20 bit resolution (Naim, Theta, Classe, etc.) Does it make sense to still buy one as a stand alone or should I only consider 24 bit? Thanks for the advice.

easy_e08-30-2003 3:29pm

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sean Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,231 posts 08-30-2003 at 05:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ghostrider hit it right on the head. I've seen well known 24 bit DAC's that could only achieve 17 bits of resolution due to circuit lay-out resulting in generation of internal noise. As such, trust your ears and not the marketing hype. Sean >
pragmatist Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 336 posts 08-30-2003 at 07:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Let me disclose that I'm not an engineer. That said,I'd rather have a good,well made 16 than a 24 that has been rushed to market untested.
easy_e OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 95 posts 08-30-2003 at 08:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete With all of the above having been said, what are some reccomendations for a used player in the $1k range? I use a Classe CAP-100 and Spica TC-60's and listen to mostly all kinds of music.
sean Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,231 posts 08-30-2003 at 10:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete hahah.... looks like Ghostrider said it all and Jond and i were typing the same exact things at the same exact time. Look at our opening lines : ) Sean >
pbb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,140 posts 08-30-2003 at 11:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Arcam FMJ CD 23.

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