Why no 32-bit codecs?

[Monkeynut]

This is puzzling me. Why no 32-bit audio codecs? We had the 16-bit era, then the Audigy brought 24-bit, then onboard jumped on the 24-bit audio bandwagon too. any reasons why the industry isn't/won't go to 32-bit? Is it too early for that yet?

Opinions please.

 

[Monkeynut]

Thanks for clearing that up Dr.EM. So I won't be able to hear the difference between 16 and 24-bit anyway?