Just download the titles from HDtracks we've done from SACD.
Anyone tried ripping SACD as 24bit PCM?
I came across this device that extracts 24bit PCM from HDMI interface.
Atlona HD570
When used with SACD player capable of converting DSD to PCM through HDMI, this device can extract the PCM audio stream and redirect to S/PDIF. I'm currently converting my CD, DVD Audio and HDAD collection to FLAC to be used with computer transport and Ayre QB-9 DAC. I haven't found any solution for ripping my 100+ SACD besides extracting the redbook layer which is clearly inferior to the SACD layer. If this device really works, this could be the solution for extracting hires layer from SACD.
It looks like Oppo is a popular platform for this use. However there has been a report that Oppo converts DSD to PCM only in 24/88. Obviously this approach will depend highly on the SACD player, as DSD to PCM conversion will occur in the decoder chip used in the SACD player. I don't have Oppo, but I have the first gen PS3 capable of playing SACD, and also Sony XA5400ES SACD player. I think PS3 could work with this device, although I'm not sure about the quality of decoded PCM audio stream. Does anyone know of XA5400ES is capable of converting DSD to PCM through HDMI output?
My goal is to convert DSD to either 24/88 or 24/96 PCM without losing too much quality, then record the PCM as FLAC using my Macbook Pro. Then the archived files will be served by JRiver music server. Has anyone attempted anything like this?
Atlona HD570
When used with SACD player capable of converting DSD to PCM through HDMI, this device can extract the PCM audio stream and redirect to S/PDIF. I'm currently converting my CD, DVD Audio and HDAD collection to FLAC to be used with computer transport and Ayre QB-9 DAC. I haven't found any solution for ripping my 100+ SACD besides extracting the redbook layer which is clearly inferior to the SACD layer. If this device really works, this could be the solution for extracting hires layer from SACD.
It looks like Oppo is a popular platform for this use. However there has been a report that Oppo converts DSD to PCM only in 24/88. Obviously this approach will depend highly on the SACD player, as DSD to PCM conversion will occur in the decoder chip used in the SACD player. I don't have Oppo, but I have the first gen PS3 capable of playing SACD, and also Sony XA5400ES SACD player. I think PS3 could work with this device, although I'm not sure about the quality of decoded PCM audio stream. Does anyone know of XA5400ES is capable of converting DSD to PCM through HDMI output?
My goal is to convert DSD to either 24/88 or 24/96 PCM without losing too much quality, then record the PCM as FLAC using my Macbook Pro. Then the archived files will be served by JRiver music server. Has anyone attempted anything like this?