On 09/17/2010 02:46 PM, seanadams wrote: > I haven't read the review yet but if the touch is resolving 17 bits that > is probably the correct maximum capability of the DAC chip. All things > have a noise floor... it is not realistic to expect that > performance from a $300 device employing a single-chip, single rail DAC > + output stage.
Let alone recognize that 17 bits delivered is probably enough. Once you get to 100 dB SNR you are doing better than the recording chain. It can make sense to have 18 delivered just to keep the audiophile from geeking out on the meaningless numbers. _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
