Last year has been a watershed year for discussions online about merits of high fidelity audio. Through a confluence of events, a number of previously thought "impossible" events happened. Ad-hoc double blind tests created by different sources were passed and importantly, peer reviewed published listening tests demonstrated that differences between CD's spec and higher resolution audio can be audible. The former had a long chapter here and on other forums. You can read all about it here: http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showt...that-higher-resolution-audio-sounds-different
The latter, the AES published results has had a decent run elsewhere but not as much on AVS Forum. The paper by Stuart et al, unlike the previous work by Meyer and Moran, is highly technical written for other audio experts. As such, much confusion abounds about its results and what they mean. Late last year I wrote an article to explain its findings in plain language. It was published in the Widescreen Review Magazine's January issue. I explain also why in my view high resolution must succeed and that has little to do with said blind test or its specs! Read the slightly edited version of it here: http://www.madronadigital.com/Library/High Resolution Audio/High Resolution Audio Matters.html
I also wrote a brief post here and elsewhere talking about ABX testing statistics. I was surprised to see the dearth of information anywhere on how the results can be interpreted. To make sure the topic is well understood, I expanded it and turned it into a full article. See that here: http://www.madronadigital.com/Library/High Resolution Audio/Statistics of ABX Testing.html
I think these are some of the most important articles I have written. I hope you enjoy reading them and as always, look forward to any comments and questions you might have.
The latter, the AES published results has had a decent run elsewhere but not as much on AVS Forum. The paper by Stuart et al, unlike the previous work by Meyer and Moran, is highly technical written for other audio experts. As such, much confusion abounds about its results and what they mean. Late last year I wrote an article to explain its findings in plain language. It was published in the Widescreen Review Magazine's January issue. I explain also why in my view high resolution must succeed and that has little to do with said blind test or its specs! Read the slightly edited version of it here: http://www.madronadigital.com/Library/High Resolution Audio/High Resolution Audio Matters.html
I also wrote a brief post here and elsewhere talking about ABX testing statistics. I was surprised to see the dearth of information anywhere on how the results can be interpreted. To make sure the topic is well understood, I expanded it and turned it into a full article. See that here: http://www.madronadigital.com/Library/High Resolution Audio/Statistics of ABX Testing.html
I think these are some of the most important articles I have written. I hope you enjoy reading them and as always, look forward to any comments and questions you might have.