Can your CD Player make a difference?

[E-Stat]

No, not really... You cannot hear it.
Stewart of Meridian indicates that 18 bits is about max detectable.

FYI, 18 is a greater number than 16 negating your first sentence.

rw

[mtrycraft]

FYI, 18 is a greater number than 16 negating your first sentence.

rw

Yep, J. Stewart talked about a very small % who can tell a very small difference, under the right condition. You don't qualify.
So, it doesn't negate my 16 bit.
You should really try some special CD, DBT, that has different bit resolution. Don't expect to pass it though. You won't, guaranteed.

[WmAx]

Yep, J. Stewart talked about a very small % who can tell a very small difference, under the right condition. You don't qualify.
So, it doesn't negate my 16 bit.
You should really try some special CD, DBT, that has different bit resolution. Don't expect to pass it though. You won't, guaranteed.

I would appreciate the specific reference/article identity.

Thanks.

-Chris

[Rikki]

I don't think upgrading a CD player by itself would make any difference in sound. The basic technology for a $100 Cd player is the same as it is for a $1000 Cd player. Upgrading from a receiver to separate pre-amp/amp/tuner components could make a difference since you'd be going from apples to most likely sweeter oranges. But as some have alluded to, if your receiver is decent, even the amp upgrade may not make a huge difference.

[E-Stat]

So, it doesn't negate my 16 bit.

I see. You were just insulting Hivihead by assuming he is not among those who can hear such differences.

rw

[gonefishin]

Can your CD Player make a difference?

yes, it can make a difference