I download the tracks and made the test, but I unfortunately missed the deadline to fill the form, so my results are useless (except for my personal use). However, I'm quite surprised to see that about 50% of respondents missed the correct identification. 50/50 equals to no difference at all between 16bit and 24bit tracks and that reinforce who think there's no need for 24bit or more (many think there's no need for fs>44.1kHz as well).
I think 24bit tracks in the Archimago could be identified, at least rereading my notes when I made the test (using 24 bit sse2 10ms R2.55 win8.1-r2 hirez + 1.4). Mark Waldred is preparing a similar test.
I download the tracks and made the test, but I unfortunately missed the deadline to fill the form, so my results are useless (except for my personal use). However, I'm quite surprised to see that about 50% of respondents missed the correct identification. 50/50 equals to no difference at all between 16bit and 24bit tracks and that reinforce who think there's no need for 24bit or more (many think there's no need for fs>44.1kHz as well).
I think 24bit tracks in the Archimago could be identified, at least rereading my notes when I made the test (using 24 bit sse2 10ms R2.55 win8.1-r2 hirez + 1.4). Mark Waldred is preparing a similar test.
think the 4.82 nop are the ones to try.
I did the test and got it right, but what's the point. Was surprised at the results.
Aleg wrote:
Prefer 128 nop over 64 nop.
Better detail in bass, 64 becomes somewhat textureless and has slightly less control, becoming prone to booming.
Last one of the day!
Cheers
Aleg
your boom detector is as sensitive as my sibilance detector.
think that's it, can't think of anything else to try.
shall get hirez out over the week.
Together we have found a good balance if both satisfied with this version. :-)
Looking forward to trying some high res on this version (32-bit too please ;-))
Cheers
Aleg
it's scientifically proven that you can't hear any difference between redbook and hirez