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DSD Playback and DSD Database

As an audiophile saving up his pennies, I am researching DACs to add a linkup to computer downloads for my stereo system. In my search, I came across the topic of DSD and DSD native recordings. From what I read, they are highly refined recordings, many of which apparently are not playable through a lot of the entry point DACs being currently offered on the market. As I looked to see what's available, I found this online database that lists DACs compatible with this format, as well as other things DSD:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgVhKcl_3lHfdFVyenBBNjNpQ2lieG81WGpqQTNfVUE#gid=0

Your thoughts?
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lustformusic
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Good info, Thanks
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escritorjuan OP
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You're welcome. This DSD native file playing capability intrigues me. I would be curious to see what others out there feel about it or can say about the experience with their DACs linked up to their computers.
nsirkin
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I have jumped in to DSD in a big way and it is the best digital sound I've heard. The Teac UM-501 is only $800 and a great way to try DSD out!

Good luck!
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escritorjuan OP
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Thanks, Nsirkin! I read about that player and, from what I read, it sounds fascinating.

The way I look at it, the DSD market is just relatively new, so I anticipate more competition dropping in and prices falling, which will serve me well, as I will be saving up to purchase something new hopefully in about a year.

Cheers,

Juan
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dtc
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There is a long thread on the Teac on Computer Audiophile.

Teac UD-501 on Computer Audiophile
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