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PostPosted: January 12th, 2023, 2:39 pm 
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I just finished a video of a presentation given last year by an AES member on how modern DACS achieve 32 bit performance and if it is really necessary. If you are a member, it is worth watching as it goes into the internal methods used in the DACs to achieve high quality output and the pitfalls. I'm including the introduction and summary slides.

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PostPosted: January 12th, 2023, 2:48 pm 
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tomp,
Thanks for the presentations on 32bit DAC's. Will be interesting reads.


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PostPosted: January 12th, 2023, 3:16 pm 
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Unfortunately those two pdfs are just the introduction and summary, not the meat. I suspect a lot of folks here would disagree with the summary in general. I do agree with it.

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PostPosted: January 12th, 2023, 3:34 pm 
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Thanks, Tomp,

Any chance on posting the details in the middle of the presentation?

Thanks! :)

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PostPosted: January 12th, 2023, 3:51 pm 
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While on this topic does anyone know anything about the following kit -

https://www.diyinhk.com/shop/audio-kits ... o-dac.html

My interest in 8-channel dacs is for use in a stereo dsp crossover.


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PostPosted: January 12th, 2023, 5:20 pm 
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Guy wrote:
Thanks, Tomp,

Any chance on posting the details in the middle of the presentation?

Thanks! :)

Way to long with not only lots of slides, but you need the commentary as well. Some things you need to go to the original to get the full info.

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PostPosted: January 12th, 2023, 5:29 pm 
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DaveR wrote:
Unfortunately those two pdfs are just the introduction and summary, not the meat. I suspect a lot of folks here would disagree with the summary in general. I do agree with it.


Practical analog circuity can't support 24bits, never mind 32....

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PostPosted: January 12th, 2023, 6:56 pm 
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Correct, but the rational is not to get greater dynamic range but to allow digital volume control without increase in noise. That is a worthwhile objective.


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The AK4499 32bit DAC's digital attenuator with 0.5dB steps is very transparent compared to analog volume controls in my headphone amps.


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