Archimago wrote: 
> I like this article comparing PCM vs. DSD.
> http://www.craigmandigital.com/education/PCM_vs_DSD.aspx
> 
> I think it makes the point very clear in pictures. Certainly fits with
> the description of the nature of how DSD sounds.

Yup DSD aprox 20bits resolution in low frequncies and a bit worse than
CD at 20kHZ ,must be rolled of in th ultrasonic range , it is not only
tweeter frying it is amplifier stability tube amps can as an added
problem have transfor resonances in this range .

And this begs the question why HD tracks rips SACD to 192kHz sample rate
? 88.2 or lower must be a much better choice as it kills of a lot more
ultrasonics .

cliveb wrote: 
> I know nothing about how it works, but wouldn't it be deliciously ironic
> if it turns out that the Mytek internally converts DSD to PCM :-)
> 
> As far as I can tell, the Mytek uses the Sabre 32 bit DAC chip. Anyone
> know if this is a PCM device?

I dont think it's that simple many DACs are Delta sigma who is some kind
of hybrid technology between one bit and pure multibit converters , the
question is which intermediate format it can be feed and what it is
using internally .
But it is probably not a propblem , the conversion process does not
introduce any significant problems as it is done to a format with more
resolution , it just removes your possibility to claim PCM free playback
;) (which in itself is does not make sense as it is not a problem )


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