10 bit video dac VS 12 bit video dac


Does anyone have any first hand experience testing or viewing a dvd player with a 10 bit video dac against a 12 bit video dac? If so, can you comment on the difference. One would think the higher number would be better, then again, that might not be necessarily true.

Also, can you explain the number after, such as: 10bit/54mhz or 12 bit/108mhz
would there be that much of a difference in the picture? What do the numbers mean?

Thank You
I'm considering an older model Denon that doesn't have sacd since I don't want it and I think the older models are built better.
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Showing 1 response by bunmi

A higher Bit/Mhz Video DAC is definitely a plus for your DVD player. It simply means a lot more information can be processed a whole lot faster. Also a more powerful DAC processor affords your DVD player the opportunity to deploy a much more sophisticated algorithm in order to achieve a better progressive scan (a rather complicated task) which should translate into a better picture with smoother motion. High Definition/Up Converting DVD players generally require more proccesing power.