I'm under the impression that a jump from 44.1 -> 48 isn't entirely noticable (within 16-bit); But the jump from 16bit - 24bit is extremely noticable (I've heard that one myself!)... Don't know about 44.1 -> 96; Anywas, for a lot of people running a UA-5 to a NJB3, and many run at 44.1, this still seems like it would be a nice upgrade. I personally have been hesitant b/c of having to purchase CF cards...
Guess its all relative
I was reading last night about sampling resampling since I am not really familiar with the theories etc.
Some of what I was reading was how a lot of engineers would rather record at 44.1 then any other sampling
to prevent resampling down when mastering a cd. If they are going to put it on cd then they go with 44.1
regardless, if it is going on a dvd then they may do 96.
From what I read and if I read it right, they stay away from 48 due to the math.
It all is really interesting stuff and I am still reading through the digital sample theory and nyquists theory
which I have always heard alot about but never really understood.
Basically what I have grasped so far is, some engineers prefer recording at 24/44.1(82) then 24/48/96
and or they would go 16/44.1(82)
Personally I think there is a slight difference between going 44.1 >48 yet not very much and
it does not work in cd players. So while I am recording 16 bit I might just start doing all my pulls in 44.1 to
prevent a resample from 48 > 44