Good discussion boys and I don't think there is a need to fight over this either... Whatever works is fine. High-res formats are already capable of retaining accuracy enough for anyone's needs and the limitations of the recording studio. The issue here is nothing even close to measurable and audible differences between digital vs. vinyl!
I agree with keeping the original modulation technique - Channel Classics albums started life as DSD with minimal studio manipulation I am told, so I'm happy to keep a copy as DSD files in my archives since that's the best they get. Based on objective measures though, I feel no harm was done when converted to 24/88 for the DACs that cannot handle DSD so I have that version on my LMS server as well (the PCM version also has the benefit of digital room correction). I think Mnyb has a point with too many formats though... It just fragments the market, confuses the consumer, and creates unnecessary disappointment. Despite the advertising push into high-res "HRA", I truly feel that there's just not going to be much of a market because the average consumer will not hear a difference and move along... This is *nothing* like the obvious benefits of DVD vs. Blu-Ray if people are searching for an analogy. With a small consumer base (ie. obsessive audiophiles who want the best version of their favourite album), it makes sense to aim for standardization. Archimago's Musings: (archimago.blogspot.com) A 'more objective' audiophile blog. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Archimago's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2207 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101003 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
