Again, sorry if this is a stupid question. I've looked through the Wiki and searched the forum, but haven't found an answer to this question:

I am installing my first Sooloos device (an MC200) in my new system, along with QNAP storage. I have a large number of hi-res files I have yet to be able to play, and I look forward to hearing them. In general, I plan to buy 96/24 files, as that's the limit of my Meridian system's output, but I already have a number of 192/24 files and I'm wondering if anyone else has tried downsampling them to save disc space (twice as large for no benefit). If so, what should I use on a Mac to downsample them (I would simply halve the bit rates to 96 or 88 KHz) to avoid damage to the sound).

If this is a bad idea, why? Since the Meridian kit can only output 96/24 to my speakers, I have trouble seeing the value in the extra samples, but I am interested in hearing expert opinions...

Thanks for any insight that may be provided.

John

Main system: Cable, Apple TV, HD621, G68D, AC11, 218, DSP7200SE (L+R), DSP3200 (L+R Rear)
2nd system: Cable, Apple TV, MC200, HD621, 568.2, M3100 (L+R)