Digital audio has had the capability to reach the limits of human hearing, this capability has been rarely used. The main problem is, as the article pointed out, that consumers prefer convenience over quality. Making records sound "louder" makes them more suitable for playback in non-ideal environments.
While 24-bit audio won't directly help with bad mastering practices, it might indirectly encourage producing of records with higher dynamic range. And, 24-bits should also be enough to reach limits of human hearing in dynamic range, although I personally don't feel the need of reaching the threshold of pain.
While 24-bit audio won't directly help with bad mastering practices, it might indirectly encourage producing of records with higher dynamic range. And, 24-bits should also be enough to reach limits of human hearing in dynamic range, although I personally don't feel the need of reaching the threshold of pain.