What is the “musical” benefit offered by DVD-Audio?
Technically speaking, DVD-Audio is a multi-standard platform allowing the producer to choose a certain range of sampling frequencies, bit resolutions and up to 6 independent channels – depending on the intended use of the product. Normally some visual content is included as well. All my DVD-Audio disks feature 24 bit resolution, which means (speaking in linear terms) a resolution of more than 250 times that of a CD – resulting in higher usable signal to noise ratio and sound fidelity. This – combined with a two times higher sampling frequency of 96kHz – results in an audibly smoother, more transparent sound if a top quality sound system is used at the end, the room acoustics are acceptable and last but not least, the recording engineer has done a good job. Playing time is up to two hours. What is the benefit of using 5 or 6 sound channels if you have only two ears? Maybe this is more obvious while waching a spectacular action video with surround-sound effects hitting you from all direc
