24bit/96Khz audio is digital audio files sampled at a higher sampling rate (frequency 96Khz vs 44.1Khz redbook) and bigger word size for data (24bit vs 16bit redbook). Typically DVD-A discs and a few web sites have 24/96 files. You can rip DVD-A discs and get the hirez music files. You get more audio information compared to redbook CD. Many/most DACs can handle 24/96 PCM. And there's even a smaller niche of 24/192 music files.
Starting Out in PC Audio
Sorry for the basic questions: I'm an old time two channel rig guy, tubes, the works. This PC stuff is a bit confusing
so. Here is my idea, I thank you in advance for advice.
Budget of $1000.
PC will be Win 7
Files are all in FLAC
My thought is buy audioengine 5 speakers
hook them to pc with good rca's (anti-cable?)
use a usb D/A the HRT-2?
Foobar for player
Would this work and sound decent?
Any thoughts very appreciated, would like to keep it at about 1000.
Thanks
so. Here is my idea, I thank you in advance for advice.
Budget of $1000.
PC will be Win 7
Files are all in FLAC
My thought is buy audioengine 5 speakers
hook them to pc with good rca's (anti-cable?)
use a usb D/A the HRT-2?
Foobar for player
Would this work and sound decent?
Any thoughts very appreciated, would like to keep it at about 1000.
Thanks
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