Satellite TV music

[invstbiker]

Hello all,

 

Anybody know the broadcast bit rates between:

 

Direct TV which uses Sonic

 

or

 

Dish which broadcasts Sirius

 

Thank you

Steve

 

[davidovada]

Sorry, I don't mean to hijack this thread. My query is somewhat related. To my dismay, the audio on Sky's HD programming sounds better than my cd rips to hard drive. Is this possible?

 

[Audio_ELF]

Bit rates for UK radio stations on satellite (and other transmission medium) are available here -- http://www.digitalradiotech.co.uk/dab/digital_radio_bit_rates.htm

 

If you've ripped CDs in a lossless or uncompressed format they should sound better from computer (into a DAC) than via Sky HD. Maybe start a new thread and give details of your setup and someone can help / advise.

 

Eloise

 

[xsajohn]

I remember seeing a post a few years back - 64Kbps/16bit (Max). I think this would still be in effect today because of:

1. Limited bandwidth.

2. An apathetic audience (It's good enough for the majority of listeners).

 

[xsajohn]

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/parts/63686-bit-rates-xm-sirius.html