Free DSD Music Downloads [7 Online Sites 2021 | Check Now]

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

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DSD music downloads

If you are interested where to find DSD music paid and free download resources, look at the table.

WARNING: Noted in the table file formats and other details were found at the sites at the time of publication. It can disappear or be changed with time.
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Site	Description	DSD music free download links
2L	Norwegian audiophile label. At the site link to the store, where DSD 2.8, 5.6 and 11.2 MHz and other file formats are placed	DSD music free downloads
Acoustic Sounds Super Hirez	Store of audio downloads
Audiophile Inventory	Free test signals in DSF format	Free downloads
Blue Coast Records	Audiophile recording label. At the site link to store, where DSD 64, DSD 128, DSD 256 (11.2 MHz) and other formats are placed	Download music free online DSD demo music download free link #2 (it needs to register)

Site	Description	DSD music free download links
Bruce Springsteen	Live Bruce Springsteen site
Channel Classics Records	Recording label. In the store DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 and other formats are placed
Chasing the Dragon	DSD 64, 128
Cybele Records	Recording label, store
Downloads NOW!	Music reseller. D64, D128, D256 and other formats are placed
Design w Sound	Blog
Dr.Z's Test CD	DSD files
DSDfile.com	DSD music file store
DSD Master	DSD samples
HD-klassik	Online musical store	Free test downloads
HDtracks	The online store of high definition music
High Definition Tape Transfers	Recording store. DSD64/128/256 and other formats are available
Highresaudio	The online store of hi-res music. The site provides .dsf files in D64, D128, D256
Hifi Statement		Free DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
Hi Fi track	High quality music store
Gumroad \| Serieril	DSD64, DSD256
Klicktrack music store	The online store of hi-res music. Provide dsd files in D64, D128, D256. SACDs are available there too
MIR Creation	DSD64
Mora	Online music recording store
NativeDSD	Music store: 64fs, 128fs, 256fs DSD and other, stereo and multichannel	Download DSD music free #1 DSD file free download #2
Nugs.net	DSD64
Onkyo	Audio recordings store
Oppo Digital	DSD download free music samples	Free downloads
Ototoy	DSD music online store
Pentatone	See F.A.Q. (Downloading SA-CD)
Primephonic	Streaming service now. Free downloads are not available currently.
ProStudioMasters	Online store. There are DSF files (2.8 and 5.6 MHz) are placed.
The Spirit of Turtle	D64/128/256 (2.0 and 5.1) and other formats
SONY	High-resolution audio including DSD downloads by SONY
Wechseldominante	Site of Japanese self-publishing music group	DSD downloads free

DSD software for audio

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DSD download file recommendations

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 PCM resampling losses. If you use a professional resampler you can don't worry about it in general.

If original studio master in PCM, you have two options:

purchase DSD copy;
purchase PCM and convert it to DSD via your converter software, which should provide a low distortion level.

The second way may be preferable if you are sure that your converter is the same or better than a 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DSD music?

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.

What is DSD music format?

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...

What is DSD music file?

DSD audio files are files, that capable of contains DSD audio content: DSF, DFF, SACD ISO and DoP FLAC, WAV, etc. Read details here...

Is DSD better than FLAC?

No single answer to the question. Actual sound quality depends on recording and playback music system. Read about comparison DSD and FLAC...

Where can I find DSD music? How do I download DSD files?

See online DSD music download site list...

Is DSD audio worth it?

In the general case, DSD allows solving 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...

Is DSD the best audio format?

Each audio format solves a number of certain issues. One format try keep the maximum sound quality. Other formats keep occupied space at hard disk. Third formats solve streaming issues, etc.

DSD format tries to solve some issues of PCM format recording and playback. However, DSD has more sophisticated editing and may consume higher hard disk space comparing CD-audio, in instance.

Read more (it's recommended to read in order of the links):

What is the best audio quality?

Sound quality has 2 definitions: subjective and objective.

Subjective audio quality is a human estimation of sounding a music sample. It's a comparison with inner unmeasurable criteria: air, sand, scene wideness, naturality, etc. The best sound quality here is sound with the best perception.

Objective sound quality is measurable distortion level. The best audio quality here is the minimum distortioon level. However, human perception has different sensitivity levels for different distortions and its distribution in a measurable area.

So subjective quality may be better for a higher distortion level. Despite higher distortions is lesser naturallness.

What is the highest quality format for audio?

No single audio format what brings highest sound quality. Quality of recording and given audio system and its modes (resolution audio) are main factors, that provides sound quality.

Audio file can:

store resolution;
keep stored audio stuff without changes (lossless);
reduce size of the stored audio stuff.

So, lossless audio formats are the most recommended.

What is DSF audio file?

Read DSF file quick guide here...

What is DFF audio file?

DFF file is one of DSD files. Its audio data content is identical to DSF by sound quality. Read DFF file details here...

What are DSD files?

DSD files (.dsf, .dff, .iso [sacd iso], DoP FLAC, WAV, others) are files, that contains DSD audio data. Read details...

Where can I download DSD music for free? Where can I get DSD audio (music) files?

See DSD music-file download site list...

Where can I download high-quality music for free?

See high-quality music download site list...

What is DSD256? What is DSD512?

DSD256 is sample rate 11.3 MHz=44100 Hz * 256;

DSD512 is sample rate 22.6 MHz=44100 Hz * 512. Read more...

Is DSD better than PCM?

Only audio system implementation defines sound quality. However, potentially, DSD gives some design advantages to achieve better sound quality. Read more...

What is the highest quality music format?

The highest quality music format is a one of lossless formats. DSD vs PCM, sampling rate, bit depth comparisons are not correct for common resume. Recording quality, audio unit design is primal factor.