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    FLAC versus WAV

    I do not see how more bits would create extra headroom per se. The reason that some equipment only has 12 to 13 bits of resolution, is not the DAC chip. So placing a DAC chip with 24 bits in that same position will not solve anything. The only very good reason I see for 24 bits, is in the...
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    FLAC versus WAV

    I find it strange that people can hear the difference between 16 bit and 24 bit. This only makes sense to me is it is a very soft recording (lots bits already wasted). 16 bits gives theoretically a 96 db (24 bits 144db) signal to noise ratio, taken into account you have already minimum 40 db of...
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    DIY enthusiast from Belgium says Hi!

    Hi, I did the radius is two passes. The biggest problem was that the diameter of the bit (1" radius) was bigger then could fit through my baseplate of my router, so I had to dismantle the baseplate and make a new wooden plate to be able to perform the routing. But it worked out ok.
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    DIY enthusiast from Belgium says Hi!

    Hi, DIY hifi has been a hobby of mine since I was 14 years old (that about 18 years ago...) I mainly listen to jazz and classical music. During the day I work as an automation project engineer. As I have 2 young kids (a boy of 4 months, and a girl of 2.5 years) and quite a busy job, my...

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