arnyk wrote: > When we discuss subjective dynamic range, we need to remember that audio > data well below the LSB is audible on properly dithered digital system. > Characterizing 16 bits as having 96 dB dynamic range does not include > this fact. > > If you include this effect, then the subjective dynamic range of 16 bits > is well in excess of 96 dB. > > In addition, dither shaped to exploit the characteristics of human > hearing can provide up to 120 dB effective subjective dynamic range.
Agreed. My point is that even the undithered, simplistic 96 dB is more than enough. "To try to judge the real from the false will always be hard. In this fast-growing art of 'high fidelity' the quackery will bear a solid gilt edge that will fool many people" - Paul W Klipsch, 1953 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Julf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=42050 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=105717 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
