Mr. Lavry pointed out that theoretically one should not need more than 44.1 kHz.
However, in reality implementation will change things as always. And he was up front regarding this, stating a higher sample rate due to practical reasons in respect to this.
Mr. Lavry said that around 50-60 kHz would be good, but in the real world people are already using 96 kHz as a standard and since it's the closest figure that's what he does.
He never said a converter will not sound better at 96 kHz compared to 44.1 kHz, in practice.
Now, enter the statement that Mr. Lavry allegedly insisted on having his own CD mastered at 192 kHz and THAT is one helluva can full of worms.