well, if it is your odd way of apologizing for inderectly calling me a person who looks at numbers instead of using their ears than it is almost accepted.
To answer your sarcastic and ill posed question: Yes.
I have compared the two. I have to do that every time I have to dither.

Now since you've proposed an experiment here why don't we do it so you actually get to experience things yourself without having to count on general public or my crazy self.

Get a good mic. A good preamp. record an acoustic guitar (or whatever you have) using your current setup.

Then try doing the same thing using a decent audio card with 24 bit 96k.

Compare the two. Listen several times. Then put some plug-ins on a track. EQs, compressor-limiters etc.

Then tell me what your experience is. I'm not so much interested in your neighbour's opinion (unless of coarse they are audio engineers or have studios themselves).

EDIT.
I have a nasty habit of editing my posts. So if you've already replied to my previous attempt to compose this responce it can stil stay as valid. ROFLMAO.

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