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speakers for 24/96 audio

is it correct to assume that 24/96 audio would be indistinguishable from cd quality when listened to with speakers with a 20khz 3db and rapid hi frequency roll-off?

Or more precisely, that the only benefit comes from the shift from 16 to 24 bit, not the increased sample rate, as they higher freq content is filtered out anyhow?

related to this, which advice would you have for sub $5k speakerset with good higher freq capabilities for 24/96 audio?

thanks!
mizuno

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mizuno OP
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Thank you!

by the way, hve you ever heard any difference between a 24/96 and 24/192 audio file?
mizuno OP
59 posts
 
Hi Blindjim,

Actually I have listened to multiple HD tracks. The reason why I asked the questions is because I have actually downloaded from linn records or HD tracks multiple files, but i'm just not capable to hear the difference between 24/96 and 24/192, and to be honest, I think I hear some difference between 16/44 and 24/96 (from the same audio track on hdtracks) but less than I would have hoped. This is why I wondered if my speakers might need upgrading (as my spendor 3db point is at 20khz). My system consists of PC with USB or NAS, W4S DAC, LFD NCSE, Spendor s8e.

I agree with your final comment. My question was more a theoretical one as i try to understand what is going on from a processing/ technology point of view.

thx for the help :)
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