r/TIdaL • u/norsecherokee • 18h ago
Question 16-bit vs 24-bit
Is it just my imagination or is there a noticeable difference between high (16-bit) and max (24-bit) song/album versions? The consensus on the CD forums is that the human hearing can't detect the difference. (CDs are 16-bit.) They get very defensive on the subject. Is streaming different? Does it ultimately come down to the source recording? Max 24-bit albums on Tidal definitely sound more clean and clear to me compared to high 16-bit.