DSD free music downloads (hi-res Direct Stream Digital audio files), stereo and multichannel. See where download free DSD64 (2.8 MHz), DSD128 (5.6 MHz), DSD256 (11.2 MHz) audio samples, FAQ and recommendations about sound quality by audio software developer Yuri Korzunov.
DSD audio file conversion
If you are interested where to find DSD music paid and free download resources, look at the table.
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Site |
Desc |
DSD music free down |
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2L |
Norwegian audiophile label. At the site link to the store, where DSD 2.8, 5.6 and 11.2 MHz and other file for |
DSD music free down |
Aco |
Store of audio down |
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Au |
Free test signals in DSF format |
Free down |
Blue Coast Re |
Audiophile recording label. At the site link to store, where DSD 64, DSD 128, DSD 256 (11.2 MHz) and other formats are placed |
DSD demo music down |
Site |
Desc |
DSD music free down |
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Bruce Springsteen | Live Bruce Springsteen site | |
Chan |
Recording label. In the store DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 and other formats are placed | |
Chasing the Dragon | DSD 64, 128 | |
Cy |
Recording label, store | |
Down |
Music reseller. D64, D128, D256 and other formats are placed | |
Design w Sound | Blog | |
Dr.Z's Test CD | DSD files | |
DSD |
DSD music file store | |
DSD Master | DSD samples | |
HD-klas |
Online musical store | |
HD |
The online store of high defi |
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High Defi |
Recording store. DSD64/128/256 and other formats are avai |
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High |
The online store of hi-res music. The site provides .dsf files in D64, D128, D256 | |
Hifi Sta |
Free DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 | |
Hi Fi track | High quality music store | |
Gum |
DSD64, DSD256 | |
Klick |
The online store of hi-res music. Provide dsd files in D64, D128, D256. SACDs are avai |
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MIR Cre |
DSD64 | |
Mora | Online music recording store | |
Na |
Music store: 64fs, 128fs, 256fs DSD and other, stereo and multi |
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Nugs.net | DSD64 | |
Onkyo |
Audio recor |
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Oppo Digi |
DSD down |
Free down |
Oto |
DSD music online store | |
Pentatone | See F.A.Q. (Downloading SA-CD) | |
Prime |
Strea |
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Pro |
Online store. There are DSF files (2.8 and 5.6 MHz) are placed. | |
The Spi |
D64/128/256 (2.0 and 5.1) and other formats | |
SONY |
High-reso |
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We |
Site of Japa |
DSD down |
DSD file support sample rates: DSD 64, DSD 128, ... More number more sample rate.
In general, it is recommended to download music records with the maximal sample rate of your system. But it can't guarantee maximal sound quality though. Read details here >
Some people try to analyze audio files. Bandwidth is checked in most cases. But the width may be defined by used audio tools. And band limitation is not an unambiguous sign of upsampling from CD, as an example.
DSD resampling quality (losses) depends on the used converter. Technically, these losses like to PCM resampling losses. If you use professional resampler you can don't worry about it in general.
If original studio master in PCM, you have two options:
The second way may be preferable if you are sure that your converter is the same or better than studio one.
The most recommended format is DSF file downloads. Because the format can contain metadata, including artworks, standard way. DSF files have lesser compatibility issues with hardware and software, as rule.
DFF files may be recommended to provide compatibility with some professional software and equipment.
DSD music is computer audio files in Direct Stream Digital format. This format consumes significant hard disk space and is intended for music lovers, primarily. Read details below.
DSD music format is an audiophile format, that solves issues of 16 bit/44.1 kHz CD resolution. This music format is available in DSF, DFF, SACD ISO files. Read details...
Read more: How to improve sound quality...
DSD audio files are files, that capable of contains DSD audio content: DSF, DFF, SACD ISO and DoP FLAC, WAV, etc. Read details here...
No single answer the question. Actual sound quality depend on recording and playback music system. Read about comparison DSD and FLAC...
See online DSD music download site list...
In general case, DSD allow to solve some issues of ADC and DAC analog filters on lower sampling rates. Potentially, it gives advantages of sound quality. But each case should be considered separately, because recording quality and audio system implementation does matter. Read details...
Read DSF file quick guide here...
DFF file is one of DSD files. Its audio data content is identical to DSF by the sound quality. Read DFF file details here...
DSD files (.dsf, .dff, .iso [sacd iso], DoP FLAC, WAV, others) are files, that contains DSD audio data. Read details...
See DSD music-file download site list...
See high-quality music download site list...
DSD256 is sample rate 11.3 MHz=44100 Hz * 256;
DSD512 is sample rate 22.6 MHz=44100 Hz * 512. Read more...
Only audio system implementation define sound quality. However, potentially, DSD gives some design advantages to achieve better sound quality. Read more...
See list of free DSD example files for test your music system here...
See FLAC and other high-quality music list for free download...
See list of DSD music players for Windows here...
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October 02, 2020 updated | since April 20, 2018
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