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Post by jamscape on Dec 1, 2010 14:07:33 GMT -5
I'm considering this combo. Does anyone know if the Squeezebox will pass a 24/192 flac file out to say the XDA-1?
Thanks,
Joe
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Post by stuofsci02 on Dec 1, 2010 14:29:49 GMT -5
As far as I know yes..
Look for Kal Rubinsons review in Stereophile Magazine Online. I think he did this..
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Post by jamscape on Dec 1, 2010 14:58:41 GMT -5
Will do. Thanx.
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Post by rockguitar on Dec 1, 2010 16:44:05 GMT -5
Max digital output of the Touch is 24/96. It will take a 24/192 from the computer but will downconvert it. I've been looking at it myself for a music server. "The absolute best part of the Squeezebox Touch is its ability to pass bit transparent digital audio at high resolutions including 24 bit / 88.2 kHz and 24 bit / 96 kHz. Without this capability the device would’ve been nothing special. With this capability the device is now a serious contender. All the extra features and niceties are simply minutiae to the most serious audiophiles. Using the new Weiss Engineering DAC202’s built-in transparency test I was able to varify the following sample rates are completely bit transparent through the Logitech Squeezebox Touch. 16 bit / 44.1 kHz, 16 bit / 48 kHz, 16 bit / 88.2 kHz, 16 bit / 96 kHz 24 bit / 44.1 kHz, 24 bit / 48 kHz, 24 bit / 88.2 kHz, 24 bit / 96 kHz When sample rates above 24/96 are passed through the Touch they are halved by the unit. 176.4 kHz material is output at 88.2 kHz and 192 kHz material is output at 96 kHz. This conversion destroys all bit transparency. I prefer devices like the Touch that at least play the music even if it’s no longer perfect. Some devices will not play any material beyond the supported sample rates and that robs users of a musical experience." Exerpted from www.computeraudiophile.com/content/Logitech-Squeezebox-Touch-Review |
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Post by Chris on Dec 1, 2010 18:05:30 GMT -5
When sample rates above 24/96 are passed through the Touch they are halved by the unit. 176.4 kHz material is output at 88.2 kHz and 192 kHz material is output at 96 kHz. This conversion destroys all bit transparency. I prefer devices like the Touch that at least play the music even if it’s no longer perfect. Some devices will not play any material beyond the supported sample rates and that robs users of a musical experience." Exerpted from www.computeraudiophile.com/content/Logitech-Squeezebox-Touch-ReviewIf I may, I would like to correct this quote. According to my experience and knowledge, Sample rates that exceed a given Squeezebox Device (Duet 48k/24b) or Touch (96k/24b) are downsampled on the fly by the Squeezebox Server using the SOX transcoding code. See sox.sourceforge.net/Main/HomePage. Also see, wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Release_Notes and search for "7.3.2 Release Highlights". In my experience, this transcoding is very good and possibly impossible to detect by most people? Finally, the universe of popular music released at rates above 96k/24b will likely be severely constricted for the forseeable future. IMHO, I would love for the popular music downloads such as iTunes and Amazon to start offering 44k/16b FLAC downloads as a more meaningful and worthwhile upgrade. -CB |
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