PCM to DSD (DSC1) vs native PCM

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I have been able to transcode PCM to DSD for most of this century using dCS upsamplers and DACs. Initially impressed I have grown to dislike it so much that I now have a dCS upsampler packed away in its box in my spare room. BTW, dCS introduced new algorithms for this conversion with the Vivaldi range. Yet I still don't like it compared to unvarnished PCM when an appropriate digital filter has been selected as dCS equipment allows.

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55 minutes ago, Miska said:

One limitation of dCS' DSD-upsampling is that it produces usually DSD64 (2.8 MHz) or at most DSD128 (5.6 MHz).

 Absolutely correct.  But in my view, so what? Do ever higher rates make the music any better ? They may improve the sound marginally but that isn't my question. 

 

I know that is an unfair question for you as you have what Churchill called " a dog in the fight" given your business profile. You have to say " Yes" of course 😉.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3 hours ago, jamesg11 said:

An odd question, though, on an ‘audiophile’ site?

Not if you ask what the purpose of audiophilia is - or should be.