Resampling my music collection


Suppose I wanted to do a static resampling of my music collection in the form of lossless audio files. Would there be an advantage to resampling to 96 kHz rather than 48 kHz? The only quibble I have with 96 kHz is that it would make the files twice the size.

One of the reasons I want to do a static resample is that if I want to do any DSP during playback, I don't have to worry about the resampling ability of the DSP software that I use.
dnewhous

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I have the same interest. I just started my quest to do it...I know that Wave Editor can do it http://www.audiofile-engineering.com/waveeditor/ and Amarra is working on finishing it up. Some have reported great results. Yes, file size will be larger but disk space is much less expensive then your music. The other thing I would consider is if you really need to do all your music. I'm not just b/c some of it I really don't listen to critcally. I'll be curious to read others thoughts on this.
Dnewhous

What about http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp
I use Mac for my computer audio so I'm all set there. At the $79 that Wave Editor costs, it MUCH less then Adobe Audition. Do you really think that A.A. would be better for me still?
Many have reported great gains with up sample conversion rather then up sample conversion on the fly. I figure for the $79 for W.E. why not? Small price to pay and learn something in the process. No brainer IMO.

BTW-I wouldn't up sample my whole collection. Just the favorites.