liffy99;281706 Wrote: > The more I read, the more confused I get ! > > So can I simply download any Linn FLAC file (24 bit at either 44, 48, > 88 or 96) and it will play on my SB3 ? I assume that the SB3 will > downsample the 88 and 96 to either 44 or 48 respectively. > > If this is correct is there any point in buying Linn output at greater > than 48 sampling frequency ? > > Or do I have to use something like Audacity to convert a downloaded 88 > or 96 file ? > > aaaaaaggh If you have an SB I would simply download the 48/24 Linn files and enjoy them. They sound FANTASTIC and neither I nor any of the pro studio folks or musicians I happen to know know can honestly tell the difference between 48/24 and higher rates. This is an anecdotal remark and is not backed-up by anything other than years of practical experience/discussion.
YMMV. -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal...SB3+Stontronics PSU - Altmann JISCO/UPCI - TACT RCS 2.2X with Good Vibrations S/W - MF X-DAC V3/X-PSU/X-10 buffer (Audiocomm full mods)- Linn 5103 - Linn Aktiv 5.1 system (6x LK140's, ESPEK/TRIKAN/KATAN/SEIZMIK 10.5), Townsend Supertweeters, Kimber & Chord cables ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32951 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
