Bitdepth

This allows you to select the bitdepth used by Media Center during playback. All audio data is managed internally as 32-bit and later scaled to the desired bitdepth. To play files back at their original bitdepth, choose "Source Bitdepth". (tip: using the highest bit-depth your soundcard supports will provide the maximum precision and clarity from the equalizer and internal DSP). Most CDs use 16 bitdepth (which is the recommended setting if you do not use the default “Source bitdepth”), but you can increase it for possible improvements in sound. You can also lower the bitdepth if your source is higher than what your sound card can accommodate

Using “Source bitdepth” will be a bit-perfect copy of the original.

Channels

Media Center can simulate multiple channel output for surround sound setups.

Sample Rate

You can listen to your files at increased sample rates. The default is to use the sample rate of the file (Normal audio CDs are sampled at 44,100 Hz). If your source is sampled at a higher rate than your soundcard can playback, you can decrease the sample rate..