I just want floating point, then this silly loudness war would end (to some exte... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

jensnockert on March 5, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: There is no point to distributing music in 24-bit/...

I just want floating point, then this silly loudness war would end (to some extent, since you can make the mix almost infinitely loud).

FrankBooth on March 5, 2012 | [–]

It would make no difference at all.

jasomill on March 7, 2012 | [–]

So you want your music clipped or limited by the DAC? Or do you envision amps and speakers capable of generating shockwaves powerful enough to level entire cities?

Hotblack Desiato, is that you?

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact