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The REAL specs?

By pat_smith1969 · Mar 01, 2010in General💬 3 posts👁️ 1,225 views
Posted Mar 01, 2010 · 20:26 UTC#1

So I thought I knew something about these units and then got confused....

 

The Z series clearly says it has a 24bit D/A.

Looking at the new X910bt on the Pioneer site it does not mention a 24bit D/A BUT... on the Crutchfield site is clearly says it has one.

 

Can anyone confirm/deny weather or not it does/does not have a 24bit D/A?

 

How about the F90bt... it was a Premier version.. for what that is worth. Again no mention anywhere about a D/A converter but it has a generic blurb about "audiophile quality components" whatever that is.

 

anyone have the real info on these? I sent an email to Pioneer tech support but we shall see if they get back to me.

Posted Mar 03, 2010 · 03:14 UTC#2

I'm not really 'down' with the audio acronyms. By 'D/A' do you mean digital audio?

Posted Mar 06, 2010 · 02:08 UTC#3
I'm not really 'down' with the audio acronyms. By 'D/A' do you mean digital audio?

He means a DAC, digital to analog converter. Takes in bits and converts to an analog voltage. More bits = higher resolution in each audio sample, which leads to better analog output (lower noise, better sound reproduction).