[hogger129]

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All those red lines in the waveform are the "clipping". If you had a chance to hear the 24 bits 88.2 from HDtracks with a DAC that supports the resolution you'll hear the difference.

 
 
Shouldn't I be able to hear crackling or pops when playing it back since there is clipping?  I know when I play back my Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication Cd, I can definitely hear crackling.  Same with I'm With You.

 

[TJ Elite]

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Shouldn't I be able to hear crackling or pops when playing it back since there is clipping?  I know when I play back my Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication Cd, I can definitely hear crackling.  Same with I'm With You.

 
Digital clipping only causes audible crackling when it's severe enough. Very light and occasional clipping does have an audible affect as well in the form of introducing distortion to the audio. Below's a video comparing digital and analog clipping if you're interested in exploring how they can be used to alter sound for effect.