I don't believe cables make a difference, any input?

[SY]

in the absence of any added noise and distortion

...and if it weren't for my zero balance in the bank, I'd be a millionaire.

Noise and distortion are inevitable. Interestingly, though, noise can sometimes increase resolution...

[Magura]

Originally posted by SY


noise can sometimes increase resolution...

How did you discover this relation?

I have made some tests, and found that people actually prefer some distortion.


Magura

[fredex]

Probably thru listening to tubes

[SY]

How did you discover this relation?

By reading about sampling theory when I suddenly had to become an expert on digital oscilloscopes to pass a job interview.

[Andre Visser]

Originally posted by fredex
If the addition of 'unwanted stuff' is not the prime mechanism by which information is lost what is ?

Perhaps the addition of 'unwanted stuff' cancel some of the wanted stuff.

Whatever you prefer, the fact is information get lost throughout the whole recording and playback process.

[Magura]

Originally posted by SY


By reading about sampling theory when I suddenly had to become an expert on digital oscilloscopes to pass a job interview.

Anything you care to elaborate?
This is quite interesting, as I have only come to the point of recognizing the effect.


Magura

[Panicos K]

For as long as there is no "reference" for the listener to consider as "absolutely neutral" or "correct",resolution and other aspects of a recording is purely a matter of perception/personal preference.

[janneman]

Originally posted by Magura



Anything you care to elaborate?
This is quite interesting, as I have only come to the point of recognizing the effect.


Magura

Dithering is the addition of noise to a digital system to increase resolution...

jd

[Magura]

Originally posted by janneman



Dithering is the addition of noise to a digital system to increase resolution...

jd

But how does that relate to an analog system?


Magura

[janneman]

Originally posted by Magura


But how does that relate to an analog system?


Magura

The result is that the analog output of the digital system *sounds* better. Instead of correlated distortion products that sound objectionable, you get noise, often below the audibility threshold, and much less objectionable.

But I guess you know all that already

jd