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This is probably a better subject for its own thread, but.........
The advantages are the same as for DVD-A versus regular CD's--higher sample rates and bit depths increase dynamic range, detail, and allow for overall improved reproduction.
The amount of source material is limited now, but I have to believe that downloadable files are where the market is headed.
Linn Records makes a number of classical and jazz recordings available in 24/88.2 and 24/96 formats as FLAC or WMA files (more or less DVD-A quality).......for instance:
http://www.linnrecords.com/recording...hot--sacd.aspx
There's no problem playing these FLAC's via Foobar with the native E-MU ASIO driver for the 0404 USB over its USB connection.
Originally Posted by Herandu /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am a novice with regards to USB audio formats. What type of audio source material can be sent from a PC via the USB other than 16 bit type audio at 44.1KHz? What are the advantages of USB sample rates of more than 96KHz? |
This is probably a better subject for its own thread, but.........
The advantages are the same as for DVD-A versus regular CD's--higher sample rates and bit depths increase dynamic range, detail, and allow for overall improved reproduction.
The amount of source material is limited now, but I have to believe that downloadable files are where the market is headed.
Linn Records makes a number of classical and jazz recordings available in 24/88.2 and 24/96 formats as FLAC or WMA files (more or less DVD-A quality).......for instance:
http://www.linnrecords.com/recording...hot--sacd.aspx
There's no problem playing these FLAC's via Foobar with the native E-MU ASIO driver for the 0404 USB over its USB connection.