If you want to experience this for yourself, here is why the "CDRAR" method is superior to simply downloading an MP3.
The "Better" Chain:
Why this beats a digital file on a USB stick: Many modern AV receivers will downmix USB audio to stereo. A physical "CDRAR" forces the receiver into pure DTS decoding mode. That is the "better" secret. queen greatest hits dts audio 51 cdrar better
Here is where the quality debate begins. To understand the "better" quality you are looking for, we have to look at the source.
Queen’s Greatest Hits received a massive sonic overhaul in 2002 with the release of the DVD-Audio. This remains the gold standard for the album. It featured a high-resolution 96kHz/24-bit stereo mix and, more importantly for this post, a dedicated 5.1 Surround Mix. If you want to experience this for yourself,
So, how does a "DTS CDRar" compare to the original DVD-Audio?
Acquiring the Files:
Burning to CDR: