Should i go to 24bit? - Blu-ray Forum

Obiit · 05-08-2008, 08:49 PM

At the moment i have the capabilities to listen to blu-ray's at 48Khz/16-bit. I've noticed that most of the disks i have are at 48Khz/24-bit.

Is it worth going that extra step up? My ears are not exactly the best in the world (courtesy of BOC in 1985

) so I'd like people's opinions on the move up (or if in fact I'm going to notice any difference at all!)

Cheers

HDJK · 05-09-2008, 09:08 AM

What is the limiting factor to 16 bits? The Denon or your HTPC?

Blaumann · 05-09-2008, 11:21 AM

I am planning on getting a M-Audio Revolution 7.1 (192kHz/24bit DAC on all 8 channels) for my htpc. Not actually sure what specs my current audio output has though (still using my analog on-board mainboard audio outs), need to check that first.

If your current audio DAC has a bit-depth of 16bit, i'd recommend the upgrade. Imo bit-depth for audio is like resolution for video. Also you can probably avoid downsampling and dithering.

What card did you have in mind btw?

Obiit · 05-09-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDJK

What is the limiting factor to 16 bits? The Denon or your HTPC?

The Audigy 2 ZS in my HTPC. I use analog out for HD codecs.

I was looking at either the M-Audio or the Asus Xonar Blaumann as they both have drivers to adjust for delay and distance.

But if i ain't gonna tell the difference i have other things that the money can (and probably should) go on

05-08-2008, 08:49 PM	#1
Obiit Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Oldham, UK Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	Should i go to 24bit? At the moment i have the capabilities to listen to blu-ray's at 48Khz/16-bit. I've noticed that most of the disks i have are at 48Khz/24-bit. Is it worth going that extra step up? My ears are not exactly the best in the world (courtesy of BOC in 1985 ) so I'd like people's opinions on the move up (or if in fact I'm going to notice any difference at all!) Cheers

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05-09-2008, 09:08 AM	#2
HDJK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Switzerland Trading Score:2	What is the limiting factor to 16 bits? The Denon or your HTPC?

05-09-2008, 11:21 AM	#3
Blaumann Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:verge of breakdown	I am planning on getting a M-Audio Revolution 7.1 (192kHz/24bit DAC on all 8 channels) for my htpc. Not actually sure what specs my current audio output has though (still using my analog on-board mainboard audio outs), need to check that first. If your current audio DAC has a bit-depth of 16bit, i'd recommend the upgrade. Imo bit-depth for audio is like resolution for video. Also you can probably avoid downsampling and dithering. What card did you have in mind btw?

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