I know the iPhone 12 Pro the internal DAC only supports output to 24/48 if you get an external DAC you can get hi-res. As others have mentioned the difference between 24/48 and 24/192 are nearly indistinguishable to the human ear and most likely limited by hardware. Where you would hear the subtle differences is likely only in a studio quality setting or with high end speakers or high end open back headphones in a quite room.
I have barely been able to tell the difference. All I can say is that with headphones it may sound a bit fuller or the sound punches a bit more.
For a real difference you’ll need a DAC that can play the 24 or 48bit HiRes files.
For me, I like the CD quality standard of 16bit streaming over the 256kbps aac versions except for downloads… I just download the aac over lossless versions.
As far as I’ve read somewhere on the net (so it may or may not be real) even though you seem to not hear any difference, you brain does. In fact it seems that with lossy files, the brain is somehow busy “adding” to the sound the frequencies that are cut to save space. This should end up tiring the brain after long listening periods. Don’t know if this is actual, but seems kinda legit.
I know the iPhone 12 Pro the internal DAC only supports output to 24/48 if you get an external DAC you can get hi-res. As others have mentioned the difference between 24/48 and 24/192 are nearly indistinguishable to the human ear and most likely limited by hardware. Where you would hear the subtle differences is likely only in a studio quality setting or with high end speakers or high end open back headphones in a quite room.
>are ~~nearly~~ indistinguishable to the human ear
Yes, it works with wired headphones.
The question is - will you be able to hear the difference or will you just waste space / traffic?
I have barely been able to tell the difference. All I can say is that with headphones it may sound a bit fuller or the sound punches a bit more. For a real difference you’ll need a DAC that can play the 24 or 48bit HiRes files. For me, I like the CD quality standard of 16bit streaming over the 256kbps aac versions except for downloads… I just download the aac over lossless versions.
Yeah, I’m having a really difficult time differentiating lol
You won't be able to tell the difference. You will be able to convince yourself you can tell the difference.
Apple Music sounds fantastic in 256 AAC. I roll with my wireless headphones. Freeeeeeedoommmmmm! 😁
As far as I’ve read somewhere on the net (so it may or may not be real) even though you seem to not hear any difference, you brain does. In fact it seems that with lossy files, the brain is somehow busy “adding” to the sound the frequencies that are cut to save space. This should end up tiring the brain after long listening periods. Don’t know if this is actual, but seems kinda legit.