Should I stick with 16bit??? Or should I go 24bit???
Reasons to stay 16bit: Everything I have is geared towards 16bit playback - my PC, my burner, my recorder, and my home-stereo.
Reasons to go 24bit: Higher standard...
I'm concerned about PC noise playing back my 24bits via the sound card (I've had this problem in the past)... So I'm thinking I have to get a DVDA player.
I'm also wondering how DVDA players handle the 24bit signal - do they they output 24bit via LPCM SPDIF??? Or is it that they D>A the 24bit to analog only and no SPDIF out on 24bit??? If 24bit SPDIF, don't I need a 24bit home-stereo preamp???
Basically, I'm wondering if the switch to 24bit is worth buying a new home stereo preamp, a new recorder, and new PC burner (or set-up music server), or a new transport??? Or should I stick with 16bit (like with an ACM660) knowing that technology will always get better and you can't always keep up???
Currently, I'm leaning towards staying 16bit... But if 24bit becomes a standard for tapers, well, I want to be "standard"...
Thanks, all constructive opions are welcome...
Terry