Thank you all for your VERY informative responses. I am glad you kept it simple, because if it was any more complex, I fear my brain may have exploded. Isn't it interesting how - in some respects at least - electronics mirror the instruments whose music they reproduce? After all, put a guitar in my hands...or say, those of Eric Clapton...and it's very likely the same "parts" will produce an entirely different sound. Cheers, and thanks again, Ben
the more bits the merrier?
I am considering purchase of a modestly priced cd player to augment my lp rig. I am a bit confused by the competing claims of various manufacturers and technologies. Can anyone tell me which sounds better (generally speaking, as I'm old enough to know there are exceptions to everything!), a single bit dac, 8 bit dac, or 24 bit dac? Thanks much, Ben