DSD vs PCM

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DSD vs PCM

Postby thomh » Thu Oct 02, 2003 4:08 am

Here is an interesting thread over on the AA forum concerning this hotly debated topic:

http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/dvda/messages/7851.html
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Postby Rspaight » Thu Oct 02, 2003 7:59 am

Good stuff. I liked this:

If I move a microphone just one inch from it's location, the differences will be greater [than between DSD and PCM].


That puts it in perspective.

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Postby lukpac » Thu Oct 02, 2003 8:21 am

I'd call it splitting hairs. *Really* fine hairs. Like the stuff that grows on your face where your beard aint.
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