Free DSD Music Downloads [7 Online Sites 2021 | Check Now]
DSD free music downloads (hi-res Direct Stream Digital audio files) and stores, stereo and multichannel. See where download DSD64 (2.8 MHz), DSD128 (5.6 MHz), DSD256 (11.2 MHz) audio samples for music lovers, FAQ and recommendations about sound quality by audiophile software developer Yuri Korzunov. Table of content (click to show)...
DSD audio file conversion
DSD music downloads
If you are interested where to find DSD music paid and free download resources for audiophiles, 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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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 |
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Aco |
Store to buy optical SACD disks | |
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Au |
Free test signals in DSF format |
Free down |
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Blue Coast Re |
Audiophile recording label and store, where DSD 64, DSD 128, DSD 256 (11.2 MHz) and other formats for music lovers |
DSD demo music down |
| Site |
Desc |
DSD music free down |
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| Bruce Springsteen | Live Bruce Springsteen site | |
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Chan |
Recording label. In the store DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 and other audiophile formats | |
| Chasing the Dragon | DSD 64, 128 | |
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Cy |
Recording label, store | |
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Down |
Music reseller. D64, D128, D256 and other hi-res formats | |
| Design w Sound | Blog | |
| Dr.Z's Test CD | DSD files | |
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DSD |
DSD music file store | |
| DSD Master | DSD samples | |
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HD-klas [un |
Online musical store with hi-res sound formats | |
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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 | |
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Hifi Sta |
Free DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 | |
| Hi Fi track | High quality music store | |
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Gum |
DSD64, DSD256 | |
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MIR Cre |
DSD64 | |
| Mora | Online music recording store | |
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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 |
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Oto |
DSD music online store | |
| Pentatone | See F.A.Q. (Downloading SA-CD) | |
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Prime |
Strea |
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Pro |
Online store. There are DSF files (2.8 and 5.6 MHz) are placed. | |
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The Spi |
D64/128/256 (2.0 and 5.1) and other formats | |
| SONY |
High-reso |
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| trptk | DSD albums DSD64/128/256 | |
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Site of Japa |
DSD down |
DSD software for audio
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...
Read more: How to improve sound quality...
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 there a DSD streaming service?
Is DSD audio worth it? Is DSD good?
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.
Read more...
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.
Read more:
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.
Read more:
Where can I find DSD example files?
See the list of free DSD example files for test your music system here...
Where can I download high-quality music for free? How can I download FLAC songs for free?
See the list of FLAC and other high-quality music for free download...
What is DSD music player for Windows?
See the list of DSD music players for Windows here...
Which is the best audio player for Windows 10?
See player-choice recommendations and the list of high-resolution music players for Windows here...
How can I play DSD files on my PC?
See list of DSD file players for PC...
Can Windows Media Player play DSD?
As far as the author knows, Windows Media Player doesn't support DSD files. You can look for alternative software...
Can iPhone play DSD files?
Check the list of DSD players for iOS...
Read more:
Author: Yuri Korzunov,
Audiophile Inventory's developer
June 07, 2021 updated | since April 20, 2018
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