The Successor to AC'97: Intel High Definition Audio

An anonymous reader writes "A few days back Intel announced the name to its previously dubbed 'Azalia' next-generation audio specification due out by midyear, under royalty-free license terms. The Intel High Definition Audio solution will have increased bandwidth that allows for 192 kHz, 32-bit, multi-channel audio and uses Dolby Pro Logic IIx technology 'which delivers the most natural, seamless and immersing 7.1 surround listening experience from any native 2-channel source'. The architecture is designed on the same cost-sensitive principles as AC'97 and will allow for improved audio usage and stability."

I have particulary fine ears...

[Anonymous Coward]

So, I think I'll wait for 42.1 with 0Hz to 1GHz (+/- 0.0000001%) bandwidth and 256 bits samples audio hardware, which shouldn't be to far away :o)

A next gen audio specification?

[xankar]

Hear hear!

Pun completely and totally intended.

Re:Isn't this just a bit much?

[Shadowlion]

I for one welcome consumer 32-bit audio

I, for one, welcome our consumer 32-bit audio overlords...

(Sorry, had to do it.)

Re:I have particulary fine ears...

[tloh]

Jesus! The constant ding of the everyday sound spectrum must drive you nuts then. I'll bet people look at you funny when they hear nothing but see you shouting "make it stop! make it stop!"

Re:I have particulary fine ears...

[imsabbel]

And those audiophiles will still claim that their vinyl sounds better...

Re:Linux Logo opportunity?

[Sumocide]

1. Get a license from Dolby. Good luck with that.

2. Implement the specs

3. ???

4. Profit!!!