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Re:There is no point to distributing music in 24-bit/192kHz ... by mdarens on Monday March 05, 2012 @11:29PM (#3669650)
You don't need a higher sample rate to capture or play back infrasonic pressure waves, but most recordings are mastered to remove DC offset and rumble <20Hz, as reproducing those components requires specialized equipment, such as a rotary subwoofer.
Re:There is no point to distributing music in 24-bit/192kHz ... by notahaxor on Tuesday March 06, 2012 @04:56PM (#3673107)
Wouldn't the higher bit rate help though? I've long suspected my preference is largely due to the difference in mastering techniques more than any technical limitations.