Vinyl to DVD-A 24/96 vs. Redbook

oops, I meant A to D.

I don't know about vinyl to DVD-A, but i can tell you that vinyl to redbook CD produces a copy that is noticeably inferior to the original. Having said that, the vinyl to burned redbook disc typically still sounds superior to buying the same pre-recorded disc off the shelf.

This is one of the reasons why i've refused to duplicate my vinyl collection on CD, as i can burn the vinyl onto CD and come out both cheaper and with better results. Having said that, i simply don't know how long burned copies last as compared to store-bought versions, so we'll have to wait and see.

I would have to assume that the higher sampling frequency and bit rate would drastically improve things, especially if one were actually to achieve ( at least ) a full 20 bits worth of data. Most 24 bit machines don't actually operate at capacity due to internal losses and noise.

I do have one question about this though. How do you propose to play a burned DVD-A in a typical car stereo installation or portable radio? Sean
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Is there a place where DVD-As, burned from pristine vinyl, can be purchased?
Exlibris (System | Threads | Answers)

Classic Records' DVD-A discs (two-sided 24/192 & 24/96) are either created from the original analog master tapes, or absent the tapes from the best vinyl version available. So, while they are not custom, some Classic Records DVD-A offer one the opportunity to compare.

A call to Classic Records would probably reveal which DVD-A dics in their catalog are taken from vinyl.

"How do you propose to play a burned DVD-A in a typical car stereo installation or portable radio?"
I plan to play the DVD-A through the DAC in my audio system. It can accept a 24/192 signal. I'm currently looking for a 'transport' that can read a 24/192 singal and then send it to my DAC.

Exlibris: Thanks for clearing that up. I was just curious if these would be "single purpose" discs for use on one system or discs that you would want to use universally, wherever you went. Sean
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