Archimago wrote: > Hi everyone, I've been wondering this for awhile... > > Is there any point in downloading 24-bit hi-res music IF the music is > already significantly dynamically compressed? > > For example, I bought a couple recent HDTracks releases and ran them > through the DR meter in Foobar. > > Ringo Starr - Ringo 2012 ==> DR10 > Joe Walsh - Analog Man ==> DR7 > > I guess DR10 isn't too bad but DR7 is pretty low on the dynamic range > totem pole. Neither of which utilizes anywhere close to the dynamic > range potential in 24-bits... As a comparison, CD's from the late > 1980's to early 90's routinely had DR12-15.
If the 24/x files are from the exact same master as the 16/x files, there is no benefit to the high res files (other than to the sellers removing cash from your bank account). Plenty of evidence from rigorously done experiments that people can't detect the difference between the two files when both from the same master. This said, there *are* high res files that are from *different* masters and they do in fact sound different (and perhaps better). 24/x is obviously useful in the mixing stage but mostly (entirely?) irrelevant in the final listener's seat. Personally, I would never replace my CD version of an album with high res versions (unless there is a specific mix I'm after). If I'm buying something new, I'm happy to buy 24/96 FLAC downloads, but not if I have to pay more for the high-res aspect. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ garym's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17325 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96723 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
