CDs typically have a higher dynamic range than vinyl records.?Dynamic range is the difference between the quietest and loudest parts of a recording.?
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Dynamic range of vinyl
Vinyl records have a "noise floor", which is the surface noise that can be heard when the volume is low.?This noise floor can limit the dynamic range of a record.?
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Vinyl records typically have a dynamic range of around 70 dB.?
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However, the actual dynamic range of a vinyl record can vary depending on the equipment used to record and cut the record.?
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Dynamic range of CDs
CDs typically have a dynamic range of around 90 to 93 dB.?
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16-bit digital audio has a theoretical dynamic range of 96 dB.?
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Uncompressed high-res audio files with 24-bit resolution have a theoretical dynamic range of 144 dB.?