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DSD downloads

Last update: February 20, 2012

DSD (Direct Stream Digital) is a very elegant technology for describing an analog signal in a digital way. DSD is used for storing the high-resolution sound on Super Audio CD. DSD can also exist outside of SA-CD: it can be downloaded and, for instance, recorded on a blank DVD to create a 'DSD Disc' that plays on PlayStation 3 (all models), recent SACD players such as the Sony SCD-XA5400ES and SCD-XE800, PCs with the proper hardware and software, and dedicated DSD recorders like Korg's.

There are two 'flavors' of DSD -- DSF, which can be recorded on DVD to make a DSD Disc, and DSDIFF, also known as DFF; a professional format used in studios, playable only on certain PCs and professional DSD hardware.

Unlike SA-CD, DSD music is free from copy protection and DRM.

DSF format DSD downloads

(When recorded on DVD, plays directly on PlayStation 3)

	Wheatus	Pop, Songs & Death: Vol. 1 The Lightning EP Voluntary donation
	Wheatus	Pop, Songs & Death: Vol. 2 The Jupiter EP Voluntary donation
	David Elias	The Window
	Blue Coast Records	Recordings from the 2010 California Audio Show of performances by Jane Selkye, Gregory James and Jason McGuire. Free
	Blue Coast Records	Blue Coast Collection ($50)
	Vijay Iyer	Solo ($50)

To find out how to create a DSD Disc, check our guide.

DFF format DSD downloads

(Requires Sony VAIO PC or Korg DSD recorder with AudioGate software for playback)

	2L (Lyndberg Lyd)	Audiophile Reference Recordings
	Blue Coast Records	Blue Coast Collection ($5.00 per track)
	Vijay Iyer	Solo ($5.00 per track)
	Art Lande	While She Sleeps - piano lullabies ($5.00 per track)
	Blue Coast Records	Recordings from the 2011 California Audio Show of performances by Gregory James, Frank Tusa, Jez and Chi McClean. Free
	Blue Coast Records	Blue Coast Collection 2 ($50)
	Channel Classics	Various classical albums and tracks (prices vary)
	Cybele Records	Various classical albums and tracks (prices vary)