is snake oil, and you know it is. Or, at least, you will after watching this:

http://www.theverge.com/2015/11/6/9680140/chris-montgomery-digital-audio-hi-res-explainer

Seriously. Considering that only about ten people in the world will be able to fully understand all of it, ^this video is really watchable. The guy is a great bunch o' audio nerd.

Anyone here prepared to admit to pointlessly spunking their hard-earned on some hi-res kit? Come on, we're all friends here.