mistersprinkles Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I'm broke ATM but I'm wondering if there is a free way to get DSD music played back on my PC which feeds my HIFI system? I have a DSD capable DAC (TEAC UD 301) and I'd like to hear some DSD. Can I play it with Foobar or some other free software? Where do I get the DSD music? Is it available for free via some of the darker channels on the internet? I do pay for music, via my TIDAL subscription, and I have no problem paying for high quality DSD files, but I'd like to hear one or three for free on my system first to see if the added quality is worth the investment on my entry level system. Thanks. Link to comment
baddog Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 This site has some free DSD tracks you can try, Native DSD Music Also Blue Coast Records provides free samplers. As to darker channels on the Internet and such, I wouldn't expect many folks around here advocating that path. Also you can try a Google search for "free DSD downloads" for some other sites, beyond just Native DSD and Blue Coast Records, including Channel Classic Records. Silver Circle Audio | Roon | Devialet | Synology | Vivid Audio | Stillpoint Aperture | Auralic | DH Labs Link to comment
mistersprinkles Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 I couldn't find any free music on that site. It wanted me to pay for all of it. I'm looking for alternatives. Just curious to see what it sounds like. Link to comment
baddog Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Which of the three sites are you referring to? All three that I listed above provide free downloads of DSD tracks. However most of the content on all three requires payment. Or or go to Acoustic Sounds. They too have DSD downloads. Pick an artist and album you like and buy a download so you can determine whether you wish to purchase additional content. Silver Circle Audio | Roon | Devialet | Synology | Vivid Audio | Stillpoint Aperture | Auralic | DH Labs Link to comment
mistersprinkles Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Which of the three sites are you referring to? All three that I listed above provide free downloads of DSD tracks. However most of the content on all three requires payment. Or or go to Acoustic Sounds. They too have DSD downloads. Pick an artist and album you like and buy a download so you can determine whether you wish to purchase additional content. Hoooollly crappp DSD sounds amazing! Thanks man. You've opened my eyes to a new world. I can't believe the SACD format never caught on. It's so superior... Link to comment
Jabs1542 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Hoooollly crappp DSD sounds amazing! Thanks man. You've opened my eyes to a new world. I can't believe the SACD format never caught on. It's so superior... ... and the hand begins to dig even deeper into the pocket... Analog: Koetsu Rosewood > VPI Aries 3 w/SDS > EAR 834P > EAR 834L: Audiodesk cleaner Digital Fun: DAS > CAPS v3 w/LPS (JRMC) SOtM USB > Lynx Hilo > EAR 834L Digital Serious: DAS > CAPS v3 w/LPS (HQPlayer) Ethernet > SMS-100 NAA > Lampi DSD L4 G5 > EAR 834L Digital Disc: Oppo BDP 95 > EAR 834L Output: EAR 834L > Xilica XP4080 DSP > Odessey Stratos Mono Extreme > Legacy Aeris Phones: EAR 834L > Little Dot Mk ii > Senheiser HD 800 Link to comment
YashN Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Hehe. Also check the JustListen section on nativedsd.com Additionally, see the Oppo website as well as the exaSound one and look for David Elias. DSD128 and above are rather wonderful. Dedicated Line DSD/DXD | Audirvana+ | iFi iDSD Nano | SET Tube Amp | Totem Mites Surround: VLC | M-Audio FastTrack Pro | Mac Opt | Panasonic SA-HE100 | Logitech Z623 DIY: SET Tube Amp | Low-Noise Linear Regulated Power Supply | USB, Power, Speaker Cables | Speaker Stands | Acoustic Panels Link to comment
mistersprinkles Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 I have to say, JRiver is quite exceptional, as is the DSD format. I got some DSF and DFF files. Not sure what the DSD rate was on them, but they sounded spectacular. Pink Floyd especially was just amazing. I'm sure that if I had a "real" HIFI setup it would sound even better, but I must get by with my entry level pleb stereo for the time being. I will check out David Elias when I am next infront of the media PC. I've been ousted by the wife who has company over. Link to comment
bmoura Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Hehe. Also check the JustListen section on nativedsd.com https://justlisten.nativedsd.com/ Additionally, see the Oppo website as well as the exaSound one and look for David Elias. DSD128 and above are rather wonderful. You can also pick up a free Stereo DSD 64fs or DSD 128fs track by Eric Bibb on the Opus 3/DSD File site: DSD File | Free DSD Download Link to comment
wisnon Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Hoooollly crappp DSD sounds amazing! Thanks man. You've opened my eyes to a new world. I can't believe the SACD format never caught on. It's so superior... Cuz DSD played back as files thru a quality Dac sounds BETTER than SACD. I think the encryption on SACD buggered up the playback. Link to comment
wisnon Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Free DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 session tracks (stereo, multichannel and binaural) and Free hiRez/DSD song Link to comment
bmoura Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Cuz DSD played back as files thru a quality Dac sounds BETTER than SACD. I think the encryption on SACD buggered up the playback. SACD discs are still being released. Often albums that are unavailable as DSD Downloads. Definitely worth checking out. Link to comment
miguelito Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm broke ATM but I'm wondering if there is a free way to get DSD music played back on my PC which feeds my HIFI system?I have a DSD capable DAC (TEAC UD 301) and I'd like to hear some DSD. Can I play it with Foobar or some other free software? Where do I get the DSD music? Is it available for free via some of the darker channels on the internet? I do pay for music, via my TIDAL subscription, and I have no problem paying for high quality DSD files, but I'd like to hear one or three for free on my system first to see if the added quality is worth the investment on my entry level system. Thanks. Try acousticsounds.com, nativedsd.com, and others mentioned elsewhere. You can also rip from your own SACDs, but that's a labor of love - requires specific outdated Sony PS3 unit + a mod to the software in the unit, etc etc. NUC10i7 + Roon ROCK > dCS Rossini APEX DAC + dCS Rossini Master Clock SME 20/3 + SME V + Dynavector XV-1s or ANUK IO Gold > vdH The Grail or Kondo KSL-SFz + ANK L3 Phono Audio Note Kondo Ongaku > Avantgarde Duo Mezzo Signal cables: Kondo Silver, Crystal Cable phono Power cables: Kondo, Shunyata, van den Hul system pics Link to comment
YashN Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Try acousticsounds.com Make that superhirez.com. Dedicated Line DSD/DXD | Audirvana+ | iFi iDSD Nano | SET Tube Amp | Totem Mites Surround: VLC | M-Audio FastTrack Pro | Mac Opt | Panasonic SA-HE100 | Logitech Z623 DIY: SET Tube Amp | Low-Noise Linear Regulated Power Supply | USB, Power, Speaker Cables | Speaker Stands | Acoustic Panels Link to comment
YashN Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I have to say, JRiver is quite exceptional You haven't heard anything yet then => HQ Player. Dedicated Line DSD/DXD | Audirvana+ | iFi iDSD Nano | SET Tube Amp | Totem Mites Surround: VLC | M-Audio FastTrack Pro | Mac Opt | Panasonic SA-HE100 | Logitech Z623 DIY: SET Tube Amp | Low-Noise Linear Regulated Power Supply | USB, Power, Speaker Cables | Speaker Stands | Acoustic Panels Link to comment
YashN Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 There's 2L.no in the right-most menu -> Test Bench HD files which has some DSD files although converted from the DXD recordings. They sound great too. Dedicated Line DSD/DXD | Audirvana+ | iFi iDSD Nano | SET Tube Amp | Totem Mites Surround: VLC | M-Audio FastTrack Pro | Mac Opt | Panasonic SA-HE100 | Logitech Z623 DIY: SET Tube Amp | Low-Noise Linear Regulated Power Supply | USB, Power, Speaker Cables | Speaker Stands | Acoustic Panels Link to comment
mistersprinkles Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 You haven't heard anything yet then => HQ Player. HQPlayer is better than JRiver? Can it handle video as well? Link to comment
tranz Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 You haven't heard anything yet then => HQ Player. Or Amarra, or Audivarna, or Minimserver..... Jriver, by his soapboxing, is very adamant that JRiver sounds no different than iTunes or Windows Media Player, which are free and do not crash when the wind changes. Link to comment
mistersprinkles Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 PROBLEM!!! So when I play DSD, even 256 rate DSD, my DAC (TEAC UD 301) only lights up 96KHZ and when I check the ASIO bridge I'm only getting 96KHZ there as well. Should I not be getting 2-5ish MHZ not KHZ? Something is wrong and I don't know how to fix it. Thoughts? Link to comment
miguelito Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 HQPlayer is better than JRiver? Can it handle video as well? Yes and no. NUC10i7 + Roon ROCK > dCS Rossini APEX DAC + dCS Rossini Master Clock SME 20/3 + SME V + Dynavector XV-1s or ANUK IO Gold > vdH The Grail or Kondo KSL-SFz + ANK L3 Phono Audio Note Kondo Ongaku > Avantgarde Duo Mezzo Signal cables: Kondo Silver, Crystal Cable phono Power cables: Kondo, Shunyata, van den Hul system pics Link to comment
ted_b Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 PROBLEM!!! So when I play DSD, even 256 rate DSD, my DAC (TEAC UD 301) only lights up 96KHZ and when I check the ASIO bridge I'm only getting 96KHZ there as well. Should I not be getting 2-5ish MHZ not KHZ? Something is wrong and I don't know how to fix it. Thoughts? What did you do to make this change? What player? What is your ASIO bridge? I ask cuz earlier you said Hoooollly crappp DSD sounds amazing! and I have to say, JRiver is quite exceptional, as is the DSD format. I got some DSF and DFF files. Not sure what the DSD rate was on them, but they sounded spectacular. Pink Floyd especially was just amazing. Check the DSP screen of JRiver and make sure it is not downsampling. Make sure bitstream is set in JRIver audio setup. Sounds it it was and now, for some reason, isn't? "We're all bozos on this bus"....F.T. My JRIver tutorial videos Actual JRIver tutorial MP4 video links My eleven yr old SACD Ripping Guide for PS3 (needs updating but still works) US Technical Advisor, NativeDSD.com Link to comment
Norton Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Generous selection of free tracks here: High Resolution Music DOWNLOAD services .:. FLAC in free TEST BENCH Link to comment
ted_b Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Generous selection of free tracks here: High Resolution Music DOWNLOAD services .:. FLAC in free TEST BENCH Yes, mentioned above already. And, as mentioned, they are PCM-based, not native DSD. The FLAC DXD versions are more the native ones. "We're all bozos on this bus"....F.T. My JRIver tutorial videos Actual JRIver tutorial MP4 video links My eleven yr old SACD Ripping Guide for PS3 (needs updating but still works) US Technical Advisor, NativeDSD.com Link to comment
mistersprinkles Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 What did you do to make this change? What player? What is your ASIO bridge? I ask cuz earlier you said and Check the DSP screen of JRiver and make sure it is not downsampling. Make sure bitstream is set in JRIver audio setup. Sounds it it was and now, for some reason, isn't? I didn't do anything to set to 96KHZ it just did it by itself when I played a DSD track in HQPlayer. When I play in JRiver it stays at 44.1KHZ. Can you explain to me how to fix this? TEAC UD301 through VB AUDIO ASIO Bridge using the TEAC's ASIO driver. I have not tried with ASIO4ALL. Link to comment
clipper Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Try it without ASIO Bridge. I think you only want to use that if your playback software doesn't do ASIO. Link to comment
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