Manelus Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Not all Studio Masters are HiRes and not all HiRes files are Studio Masters. A Studio Master is a copy of the music file as it was recorded. Not manipulated, not converted… If it was recorded at 24bit 44.1kHz (many, many recordings from 1997-1998 to current days) that is a Studio Master. If it was originally recorded 16bit 44.kHz, that is the studio master. 24bit buys you the biggest difference, a 24 44.1 good recording using high quality micros, good engineering, etc… sounds way better than a lesser quality one at 88.2 or higher. Most BIS recordings are a clear example. Of course a good quality one at higher sample rate is even better, name Linn Records 192kHz, 2L 192kHz, Finlandia 192kHz, Chandos 88.2, etc… A DSD converted to PCM is a step below. DSD is great for pressed SACD, but SACD is great software and poor hardware because of anti-copy… Downloads are PCM and computer systems read PCM. Anyway a good DSD to PCM conversion is still a good choice. 24bit 44.1 PCM converted to DSD to match SACD standards and years later ripped to PCM again (usually at 88.2) is a no go in my humble opinion. Two conversions! They are HiRes, but by no means Studio Masters. So not all HiRes are studio masters and not all studio masters are HiRes. Digital Sources: Linn Klimax DS and Audio Note CDT3 + Audio Note DAC 4.1x balanced.[br] Analog Source: Clearaudio Innovation + SME V tonearm + Benz Micro LP S cartridge.[br]Plinius Tautoro Preamp. - Plinius SA Reference Amp.[br]Dynaudio Sapphire Speakers + Velodyne Ultra Subwoofer.[br]Powercords: Elrod Statement Gold.[br]Interconnects and Speaker cables: Kubala-Sosna Elation.[br]Dedicated Power lines for HiFi Stuff. Link to comment
PeterSt Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Nice post ! But maybe you can make the below a bit more clear. I have the feeling you left out a couple of words. If it was recorded at 24bit 44.1kHz (many, many recordings from 1997-1998 to current days). If it was originally recorded 16bit 44.kHz, that is the studio master. Thanks, Peter Lush^3-e Lush^2 Blaxius^2.5 Ethernet^3 HDMI^2 XLR^2 XXHighEnd (developer) Phasure NOS1 24/768 Async USB DAC (manufacturer) Phasure Mach III Audio PC with Linear PSU (manufacturer) Orelino & Orelo MKII Speakers (designer/supplier) Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I'm shocked, Peter is suggesting more words :~) Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
ted_b Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 If it was recorded at 24bit 44.1kHz (many, many recordings from 1997-1998 to current days). If it was originally recorded 16bit 44.kHz, that is the studio master. ....and either will sound the best using Peter's DAC. (just having fun) Seriously, I think Peter was expecting the "or" before the second "if statement". Peter, it was not a complete sentence, but was an implied "or" or an implied "then that is a studio master". A semicolon would have worked better instead of a period. "We're all bozos on this bus"....F.T. My JRIver tutorial videos Actual JRIver tutorial MP4 video links My eleven yr old SACD Ripping Guide for PS3 (needs updating but still works) US Technical Advisor, NativeDSD.com Link to comment
Manelus Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 You are right Peter; I have edited and added some missing words. As you have guessed by now English is not my language, but I hope I've been able to express the concept. Digital Sources: Linn Klimax DS and Audio Note CDT3 + Audio Note DAC 4.1x balanced.[br] Analog Source: Clearaudio Innovation + SME V tonearm + Benz Micro LP S cartridge.[br]Plinius Tautoro Preamp. - Plinius SA Reference Amp.[br]Dynaudio Sapphire Speakers + Velodyne Ultra Subwoofer.[br]Powercords: Elrod Statement Gold.[br]Interconnects and Speaker cables: Kubala-Sosna Elation.[br]Dedicated Power lines for HiFi Stuff. Link to comment
ted_b Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 (2 yrs high school German, enough to be dangerous) and you conveyed the hirez issues better than I could. Your posts are by no means hindered by your language skills. Don't apologize. "We're all bozos on this bus"....F.T. My JRIver tutorial videos Actual JRIver tutorial MP4 video links My eleven yr old SACD Ripping Guide for PS3 (needs updating but still works) US Technical Advisor, NativeDSD.com Link to comment
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