From Usenet's rec.audio.opinion conference :
 From : DHARLEY@BELLATLANTIC.NET 		Number : 34618
> > He could play his old CDs anyway--DVD is backwards compatible with
> > current audio CD technology.
> >
> > However, he couldn't listen to higher resolution DVD audio discs, as
> > current outboard DACs can't deliver 'DVD-quality' audio.
> >
>
> Even most DVD players cannot replay 24-bit 96Khz discs.
>
> Pioneer's player is capable to 20-bit 96Khz only. I think it
> is the highest already. (Correct me if I'm wrong)
>
> Regards,
>
> Felix M.C. Li
True, but the DVD can digitally output a 24/96 signal to an outboard DAC
so you can still take advantage of the high-resolution signal *once*
affordable DAC's (multi-channel?) become available to support 24/96.
-dave
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     A writer in `Wireless World' once compared digital and analogue
recordings as a glass of marbles versus a glass of water. With 96 khz 24
bit digital what would he write?  A glass of beads or something? I'm
waiting 'til the price comes down a bit, but how long can it be 'til DVD
players are like CD and less than $100?  I guess mid' 99.  -- K.P.  
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