DSD for PC

Hi Marakanetz,

Are you looking for a PCM2DSD converting solutions? If yes, there is one currently available that works beautifully with both Foobar and JRiver.

Best wishes,
Alex Peychev

I'm actually looking more for the playback of original ripped sources rather than converting solutions.

So you have a PS3 setup capable of rippig SACDs? If so, that is great! But since you like DSD and have a DSD capable DAC, it may be worth it trying converting your CDs (and lossless files) to DSD. Not that your DAC does not convert PCM to something similar to DSD, but I personally feel that you may be happy converting PCM to DSD and play it this way.

Latest builds of JRiver MC18 feature a quite nice sounding PCM to DSD converter, and there is also a very good converter on-the-fly that works with Foobar and JRiver too. Check out this link for the PCM2DSD Converter

Best wishes,
Alex Peychev

Thanks Alex,
What would I benefit if I convert originally WAV source or any PCM to DSD?
Please share

"What would I benefit if I convert originally WAV source or any PCM to DSD? "

The volume taken by DSD file is about 60% of that of hi-rez (e.g. 24/192) PCM file. The sonic advantage will depends greatly on your DAC. Some ultra expensive DAC's like made by dcS convert DSD file into PCM and nobody complain yet etc but we will see; Our (Musica Pristina) server will be shown this year at Newport Audio Show with dcS DAC (in Lotus Group Room - #132) and I wonder what audiophiles will say about the sound.

Since our library of knowledge on the subject is so, so small and anectodal, with mostly "apple to oranges" type of comparison, not to mention that results are purely subjective - I also would love to hear Alex and others OBSERVATIONS (as oppose to opinions)on the subject

Thanks

Simon