Modern digital recordings are at 24 or even 32 bitrate and then reduced to 16 bit for CD release. The extra bits help maintain sound quality during the mixing process
Higher sample rate than 16 bit redbook
Niave question
I have a 16 bit Audio Research Dac 3 and am interested in whether any newer redbook cds are done in higher bit values. Is it just a few specific “audiophile” discs or 95% still 16 bit.
I have heard that some recordings mentioned as higher bit rates are regarding their recorded bit rate but then are formatted down to 16 bit for the cd mastering.
I also have have res bluray /sacd/ dvd-a player so I am not looking at that issue but rather would my dac play 90% of the cds out there
Thanks
I have a 16 bit Audio Research Dac 3 and am interested in whether any newer redbook cds are done in higher bit values. Is it just a few specific “audiophile” discs or 95% still 16 bit.
I have heard that some recordings mentioned as higher bit rates are regarding their recorded bit rate but then are formatted down to 16 bit for the cd mastering.
I also have have res bluray /sacd/ dvd-a player so I am not looking at that issue but rather would my dac play 90% of the cds out there
Thanks