Just as SACD's don't always sound better than CD's, you never can be sure that a hi-res file will sound better than a CD - even if it is true hi-res. It depends on lots of factors.
I haven't listened to a lot of hi-res files, but I have heard noticeable (not spectacular) improvements from 16/44 versions of same music with the ones I have. I'd say it's worth it if you have a very good setup; probably not if you don't. -- firedog Tranquil PC fanless WHS server running SqueezeServer; SB Duet through Empirical Audio Pace Car; MF X-150 amp, MF V DAC3, Devore Gibbon Super 8 Speakers; Mirage MS-12 sub; Dual 506 + Ortofon 20 (occasional use); sometimes use PC with M-Audio 192 as digital source. SB Boom in second room. Arcam CD82 which I don't use anymore, even though it's a very good player. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ firedog's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11550 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74688 _______________________________________________ Touch mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
