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24/96 worth extra 50 euros?

post #1 of 5
11/29/11 at 2:42am
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For a USB dac, there are two options:

 

1. 16 Bit / 48 kHz

 

2. 24 Bit / 96 kHz

 

I believe there is not that much content available for my Mac to benefit from the 24/96.

 

For computer audio is there a real point paying that extra 50 euro, or should I just save it?

 

There is also a TOS-link option, but USB is more common and can be used with laptops, so I assume for computer audio USB would be more convenient.

 

Help me choose or/and maybe save myself some money. 

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post #2 of 5
11/29/11 at 3:07am

 

Which USB DAC?

 

16/48 is pretty much fine if it's a good DAC, but 24/96-192 has some technical benefits, not very audible though I think.

 

 


Edited by kiteki - 11/29/11 at 3:10am
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post #3 of 5
11/29/11 at 3:25am
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Originally Posted by kiteki View Post

 

Which USB DAC?

 

16/48 is pretty much fine if it's a good DAC, but 24/96-192 has some technical benefits, not very audible though I think.

 

 



Its one of the Violectric (by Lake People). Il try to find a link to the product page.

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post #4 of 5
11/29/11 at 8:41am

yes, because the 16/48 is most likely running PCM2704 and it's really an horrid sounding chip.

 

or better, get a proper 24/96 S/PDIF transport. Maybe a $30 HA-Info U2? it will still beat PCM2704, and you'll gain galvanic isolation.


Edited by leeperry - 11/29/11 at 8:43am
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post #5 of 5
11/29/11 at 9:21am

 

Yup or this one - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Native-24bit-96k-USB-Spdif-I2S-Converter-DAC-/290466510897

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