I don't really know a lot of the details of the recent generations of high-bit-rate DAC technology like 96/24 and the like, but that last bit you mentioned caught my attention. If you want to use any sort of digital bass mangement or signal processing on analog inputs, you'll need to perform an A/D conversion and D/A conversion. Higher bit rate DAC's could minimize the losses involved in that process.

Maybe I need to go hunting for info on the real benefits of 96/24 and such in general application. Might make it easier to actually speak knowledgeably...

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Gonk