RE: What We Hear With DXD 32-bit Files (Free Sample Downloads)

Posted by Jim Treanor (A) on January 27, 2024 at 15:48:51

In Reply to: What We Hear With DXD 32-bit Files (Free Sample Downloads) posted by Rushton on January 19, 2024 at 10:09:17:

After extended nearfield listening (6' equilateral triangle) to the Gounod tracks on the system listed below in an acoustically-treated 13'x11'x7'8" bedroom otherwise furnished as such, I hear enough of a difference in transparency to rank my listening preferences as follows:

1. 32-bit 352.8
2. DSD256
3. 24-bit (dithered)
4. 24-bit (truncated, no dither)

The 32-bit track sounds slightly more "open" than the DSD256 track. Although the latter may present as a tad "warmer," instruments are not quite as clearly delineated as in the 32-bit track. As a consequence, the rendering of space strikes me as ever-so-slightly compromised. I'd emphasize that the differences are slight. But they are noticeable.

To my ears, the 24-bit tracks suffer more severely in the comparison. But absent that comparison, I probably wouldn't have noticed.

Strictly a "to my ears on my system" FWIW.

Source: Aurender N150 Streamer/Server internal SSD
DAC: TEAC UD-505 (AKM version, 32-bit-capable)
Level Control: Luminous Audio Technology Walker-mod Axiom II passive
Amp: conrad-johnson MF2500
Speakers: Stand-mounted Paradigm Studio 20 v.5
USB feed: Shunyata Alpha
IC/Speaker Cable: WireWorld Eclipse 8
Power: Shunyata Delta D6, Alpha XC v.2, Delta NR v.2
Chassis Ground: Shunyata Altaira CG, Alpha and Venom cables
Acoustic Treatment: Stillpoints Aperture and GIK panels

Jim

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Topic - What We Hear With DXD 32-bit Files (Free Sample Downloads) - Rushton 10:09:17 01/19/24 (21)

RE: What We Hear With DXD 32-bit Files (Free Sample Downloads) - Jim Treanor 15:48:51 01/27/24 (1)

Thanks for sharing what you hear - Rushton 13:39:19 01/28/24 (0)

Your claim would have more audiophile credibility if your wife hears the improvement from the kitchen - 13th Duke of Wymbourne 13:55:47 01/25/24 (1)

That's often the way Ms. CfL listens - Chris from Lafayette 01:18:06 01/26/24 (0)

RE: What We Hear With DXD 32-bit Files (Free Sample Downloads) - JBen 10:18:33 01/25/24 (1)

RE: What We Hear With DXD 32-bit Files (Free Sample Downloads) - Rushton 19:35:32 01/26/24 (0)

All other things being equal... - Ivan303 07:36:42 01/21/24 (1)

RE: All other things being equal... - zacster 19:00:29 01/21/24 (0)

RE: What We Hear With DXD 32-bit Files (Free Sample Downloads) - John Elison 04:37:14 01/20/24 (12)

RE: What We Hear With DXD 32-bit Files (Free Sample Downloads) - zacster 07:57:21 01/23/24 (10)

I do NOT want edginess in my Music Playback or - oldmkvi 06:10:29 01/24/24 (9)

Are you a fan of Mantovani and his orchestra? - Chris from Lafayette 17:09:11 01/24/24 (8)

RE: Are you a fan of Mantovani and his orchestra? - JBen 09:25:11 01/25/24 (6)

I "had a dependency" on Record Clubs during that era too! ;-) - Chris from Lafayette 12:51:11 01/25/24 (5)

RE: I "had a dependency" on Record Clubs during that era too! ;-) - zacster 19:31:05 01/25/24 (4)

No duds, lots of great music! NT - MaggiesAndCats 12:16:35 01/27/24 (0)

Sure - I got my share of duds too - Chris from Lafayette 01:12:27 01/26/24 (2)

RE: Sure - I got my share of duds too - JBen 08:41:23 01/26/24 (1)

The whole experience can widen one's tastes and appreciation! [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 11:49:02 01/26/24 (0)

Mantovani? Mantovani? Mantovnai? - oldmkvi 08:06:41 01/25/24 (0)

Very interesting post, John! - Chris from Lafayette 01:06:46 01/23/24 (0)

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RE: What We Hear With DXD 32-bit Files (Free Sample Downloads) - Jim Treanor 15:48:51 01/27/24 (1)

Thanks for sharing what you hear - Rushton 13:39:19 01/28/24 (0)

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