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Re: Truth about "18-bit" digital audio products

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From: Mark Robert Thorson
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 1989 19:01
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henry@utzoo.uucp (Henry Spencer) says:

> And then of course there is the HP 3458A digital multimeter, which has a
> 28-bit ADC.
> 
> Really.

Except for the calibration of reference standards, I can't think of any 
applications for this device.  Could someone mention a few?
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Subject: Re: Truth about "18-bit" digital audio products
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