DTS has 24 bit capabilities, DVD Audio Discs (DAD's; Chesky Records and a few others released these for a while) have 24 bit resolution, and also it helps smooth signals out that are not 24 bit originally.

Remember, any processor or decoder needs to run at a higher rate than the actual signal its decoding in order to maintain low distortion and less jitter and smoother response. Some pro-audio DAC's, ADC's, and processors can process at 32 bits. A 16 bit DAC may only put out around 14 or 15 bit resolution in real world applications, 20 bit DACs maybe 18-19 bits, etc. because of line noise, jitter, and other signal anomalies. The higher, the better so don't complain.

The specs. for the top of the line 24 bit/192 kHz Cirrus Logic DAC's they are using show that there is some sort of enhancement for 44.1 and 48 kHz digital signals too. Upsampling and waveform rounding?

Dan

[This message has been edited by Dan Hitchman (edited January 23, 2002).]

[This message has been edited by Dan Hitchman (edited January 23, 2002).]