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There are two factors that lie
behind 1-bits ability to create high-quality sound.
The first is its ultra-high speed sampling, which allows 1-bit
to faithfully convert analogue signals to digital with great
time resolution. The other is 1-bits ability to eliminate
signal deterioration. Calculating only the fluctuations between
the quantised samples results in a simple signal conversion.
As well, by transmitting and amplifying 1-bit digital signals
instead of analogue signals, the 1-bit amplifier greatly reduces
the amount of signal deterioration. |
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modulation
technology converts analogue sound information by modulating
analogue signals onto high frequency 1-bit digital signals.
In other words, it generates digital signals while maintaining
the characteristics of the original analogue waveform. This
method minimises the loss and distortion of sound information
that normally occur in the recording and transmitting processes.
It also eliminates the need of a D/A converter by generating
analogue signals with only a low-pass filter to drive the
speakers. |
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Analogue signals are capable
of reproducing quality sound with great reverberation and
depth but their physical characteristics result in signal
deterioration during the recording and transmitting processes.
PCM multi-bit signals have less noise and distortion, but
undergo decimation and complementing of information during
A/D and D/A conversion. Like PCM multi-bit signals, 1-bit
signals are also digital. However, they are not subject to
decimation or complementing, and are free from deterioration
in the recording and transmitting processes. |
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There are three main advantages.
First, 1-bit technology allows for amplification faithful
to the source with no exposure to external noise or physical
interference. Second, 1-bit amplifiers have a small footprint,
and are compact. Third, they are superior to conventional
amplifiers in terms of energy efficiency. |
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Theoretically, 1-bit amplifiers
achieve a frequency response of 0Hz to 100kHz and a dynamic
range of 120dB. This means that 1-bit amplifiers have the
ability to reproduce the 100kHz sound produced by high-hat
cymbals and the 100dB dynamic range of orchestras. |
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