Name the Things You Don't Like About Your W205
05-10-2017, 09:33 PM
#127
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CD can be ripped to a lossless format but they're not technically "hi res". That usually denotes a greater bit depth (at least 24 vs CD's 16) and a higher sampling rate (96/192/256) versus CD's 44kbs.
Warning: Long boring dissertation on bit depth and sampling follows...
Sampling rate is how small the increments are as the encoder copies (or "samples") the analog audio stream. The smaller the increment, the more faithful the sample to the original.
For CD, the encoder captures 44,100 individual slices or frames every second. Quite high. But a hi res file is encoded at double or triple that rate, so many more frames per second, and greater detail.
Bit depth refers to the number of individual volume levels that each frame can be assigned to. The higher the bit depth, the more accurately the volume levels can be captured and stored. Ideally you'd have much more capacity than you have a range of possible volume levels, but at the time the CD standard was settled 16 bits was considered high enough, especially when it came to deciding how much processing power a CD player would need to have. Which is why early CD players cost $800.
Each extra bit doubles the number of levels so 24 bit is substantially more expansive and accurate than 16 bit. Newer hi res DACs can handle a 32 bit depth. My system taps out at 24. It's a couple of years old.
Lossless CD rips are the perfect compromise between high quality and moderate file sizes.
Warning: Long boring dissertation on bit depth and sampling follows...
Sampling rate is how small the increments are as the encoder copies (or "samples") the analog audio stream. The smaller the increment, the more faithful the sample to the original.
For CD, the encoder captures 44,100 individual slices or frames every second. Quite high. But a hi res file is encoded at double or triple that rate, so many more frames per second, and greater detail.
Bit depth refers to the number of individual volume levels that each frame can be assigned to. The higher the bit depth, the more accurately the volume levels can be captured and stored. Ideally you'd have much more capacity than you have a range of possible volume levels, but at the time the CD standard was settled 16 bits was considered high enough, especially when it came to deciding how much processing power a CD player would need to have. Which is why early CD players cost $800.
Each extra bit doubles the number of levels so 24 bit is substantially more expansive and accurate than 16 bit. Newer hi res DACs can handle a 32 bit depth. My system taps out at 24. It's a couple of years old.
Lossless CD rips are the perfect compromise between high quality and moderate file sizes.
05-10-2017, 10:42 PM
#128
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CD can be ripped to a lossless format but they're not technically "hi res". That usually denotes a greater bit depth (at least 24 vs CD's 16) and a higher sampling rate (96/192/256) versus CD's 44kbs.
Warning: Long boring dissertation on bit depth and sampling follows...
Sampling rate is how small the increments are as the encoder copies (or "samples") the analog audio stream. The smaller the increment, the more faithful the sample to the original.
For CD, the encoder captures 44,100 individual slices or frames every second. Quite high. But a hi res file is encoded at double or triple that rate, so many more frames per second, and greater detail.
Bit depth refers to the number of individual volume levels that each frame can be assigned to. The higher the bit depth, the more accurately the volume levels can be captured and stored. Ideally you'd have much more capacity than you have a range of possible volume levels, but at the time the CD standard was settled 16 bits was considered high enough, especially when it came to deciding how much processing power a CD player would need to have. Which is why early CD players cost $800.
Each extra bit doubles the number of levels so 24 bit is substantially more expansive and accurate than 16 bit. Newer hi res DACs can handle a 32 bit depth. My system taps out at 24. It's a couple of years old.
Lossless CD rips are the perfect compromise between high quality and moderate file sizes.
Warning: Long boring dissertation on bit depth and sampling follows...
Sampling rate is how small the increments are as the encoder copies (or "samples") the analog audio stream. The smaller the increment, the more faithful the sample to the original.
For CD, the encoder captures 44,100 individual slices or frames every second. Quite high. But a hi res file is encoded at double or triple that rate, so many more frames per second, and greater detail.
Bit depth refers to the number of individual volume levels that each frame can be assigned to. The higher the bit depth, the more accurately the volume levels can be captured and stored. Ideally you'd have much more capacity than you have a range of possible volume levels, but at the time the CD standard was settled 16 bits was considered high enough, especially when it came to deciding how much processing power a CD player would need to have. Which is why early CD players cost $800.
Each extra bit doubles the number of levels so 24 bit is substantially more expansive and accurate than 16 bit. Newer hi res DACs can handle a 32 bit depth. My system taps out at 24. It's a couple of years old.
Lossless CD rips are the perfect compromise between high quality and moderate file sizes.
Last edited by dieseldoc; 05-10-2017 at 10:51 PM.
05-10-2017, 11:13 PM
#129
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Yeah I don't own anything over 24 bit (and my DAC tops out at 24). I usually get my files from HDTracks and I don't think I've seen any 32 bit stuff on there, but I haven't been on in awhile. Lately the turntable has been getting all of the attention. Sorry for the lecture. Obviously you know what hi res is.
05-10-2017, 11:20 PM
#130
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Turntables are great! Don't have one. I also buy com HDtracks as well as native DSD. I have not seen 32 bit stuff on HDtracks.
05-11-2017, 04:46 AM
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... can we get back on topic chaps and chap'etts?
05-11-2017, 07:30 AM
#132
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OK...enough about audio equipment please...back on topic...
What don't you like about your W205...
Here's another one...no heated sport steering wheel option...
What don't you like about your W205...
Here's another one...no heated sport steering wheel option...
05-11-2017, 09:57 AM
#133
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No no no we're all good. I started posting stuff about the W205 C Class over on audioforums.com in a thread entitled "What Do You Hate About Your Phono Preamp?"
So it's going to even out.
So it's going to even out.
05-11-2017, 10:01 AM
#134
Honestly, guys, for an Alabama built car, it ain't half bad.
One man, one pig.
05-11-2017, 10:43 AM
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05-11-2017, 12:02 PM
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05-11-2017, 03:43 PM
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googled that one, that book was published the year after i was born. looks like a good read.
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05-11-2017, 04:19 PM
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I'm curious Topsider...in what universe did you find Maritime's...err...CFG's post of "one man, one pig" useful?
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