“Is there any transport other than USB to feed a dac a dsd file?”
Any Aurender Transport (streamer) is capable of streaming Native DSD files over Ethernet as long as your DAC supports Ethernet protocol.
Educate me about DSD
So I don't know very much about DSD audio and files. I keep hearing it's good. I am a digital guy, streaming Tidal, Quobuz and still playing cds.
But I bought a streamer capable of DSD 512, therefore I want yo lean more. Can these files be streamed? Say on Tidal or another streaming service? Do I need to buy DSD discs? What does the audio qualities sound like? I assume much better than CD.
What can you tell me about DSD?
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Some DSD sounds good. Some doesn’t. From a page online: WHAT ARE SOME DRAWBACKS OF USING DSD? As a 1-bit format, there isn’t enough space in DSD for it to be dithered properly. As a result, you end up with an elevated noise floor. The same issue applies to the DAC designs that originally inspired the format. ✔ I agree 100% with the above. NCH software - express rip - it’s bit perfect for ripping CD-Rs. Much better than DSD imo.
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Regarding SACD/CD Players: SACD is DSD format However, many/most SACD players convert DSD to PCM internally before sending out to _____. Some, like the xa5400ES I chose, retain DSD and Send DSD out to ____ two steps of DSD advantages: 1. during recording 2. during playback SO, if converted to PCM in the player, the advantage during recording is retained. |
This may be helpful, https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/manufacture/0218/DSD_Versus_PCM_Myth_Versus_Truth.htm Generally DSD files are more error-prone than compared PCM files. If you create an MP3 or WAV file from a DSD file, it will be more likely to have problems like clipping or distortion. Best is to play each format on its dedicated dac. @elliottbnewcombjr Sony did it right even on their first SACD player the SCD-1.
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I think DSD is fine, but I've not heard it be an exceptional improvement over high resolution PCM in a very long time. IMHO, the legend of DSD being superior to PCM was both a combination of being better a long time ago plus some sweetening magic in DSD releases. If you like DSD though I stronly encourage you to check out Blue Coast Records:
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