Tag Archives: DSF

LosslessExtract ~ Rip High Resolution Audio

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Lossless Extract for macOS and Windows is a tool for purists who demand perfect audio preservation. Designed for precision and simplicity, it effortlessly extracts high-resolution audio from Blu-ray, SACD, MKV or DVD=Audio sources. It handles Dolby TrueHD (with Atmos) and DTS-HD Master Audio preserving atmos object based meta data. Many tools decode immersive audio into PCM, which permanently destroys spatial metadata. Lossless Extract preserves the original audio stream so the immersive mix plays correctly on compatible AVRs and streaming devices.

Accepts MKV, BLU-Ray BDMV, and DVD-AUDIO ISO, AUDIO_TS folders, and SACD.isos as input files. Choose your preferred output format—FLAC , MKA, M4A, DSF, DFF, or Direct stream copy and Lossless Extract will deliver pristine, bit-for-bit copies of your original audio streams. Whether you’re archiving your home theater collection or preparing high-end audio projects, Lossless Extract ensures every detail is preserved, every time.

sourceforge.net/projects/losslessextract

TEAC HR Audio Player ~ High Resolution DSD

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“TEAC HR Audio Player” is a high-quality music player freeware for Windows and Mac, with high-resolution audio data processing capabilities. Possibility to enjoy a high quality of high-resolution sound reproduction, including the DSD even without complicated settings.

teac.jp/int/product/hr_audio_player

DSF_FillMute ~ Silence DSF Noise

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DSF_FillMute is a program that replaces a series of trailing zeros created by the standard of DSF files with a silent signal (0x69,1001 0110b). It is effective for devices that generate noise by playing a series of trailing zeros. There is no change in the actual sound or ID3 tag because no processing is added except at the end.

pcmdsd.com/Software/DSF_FillMute

wtfplay ~ Linux High Quality Sound

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Wtfplay project is an initiative to create a quality music player for Linux. Ultimately the project has just one objective – deliver the best sound quality possible – with no compromises.

Initially the player has been created: wtfplay. Soon the project evolved and wtfplay-live Linux distribution was born.

wtfplay-live is a minimalist Linux distribution purely dedicated to audio playback. It does not have many features, but offers exceptional sound quality as a reward. Simply put: it is created to play music and it plays music well.

The main features of wtfplay-live are:

  • Memory based, bit perfect playback of WAV and FLAC files with PCM data (16 and 24 bit, up to 384kHz), and DSF files with DSD data.
  • Fully command line driven. No graphical mode. No network either. The whole system is optimised for sound playback from local disks.
  • A small text mode user interface: wtfcui – for more convenient usage.
  • Precisely tailored Linux kernel for best sound performance.
  • Distributed as Live CD: does not require installation on a hard disk, does not make any changes to your computer configuration.
  • Very small system size: the distribution ISO image is less than 50MB.
  • Good documentation – to give you all information that you need to comfortably listen to music.

The philosophy of wtfplay project is simple: provide the minimum set of features for easy use and focus 100% efforts on sound quality.

wtfplay-project.org

TEAC Hi-Res Editor ~ DSD/PCM Conversion & Editing

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This two-channel waveform editing software is capable of converting and editing high-resolution DSD and PCM files with support for up to 11.2MHz DSD and 384kHz PCM formats.

audio.teac.com/product/teac_hi-res_editor

foo_input_sacd ~ Foobar2000 Super Audio CD Decoder

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Super Audio CD Decoder input plugin for foobar2000. Decoder is capable of playing back Super Audio CD ISO images, DSDIFF, DSF and DSD WavPack files. Direct DSD playback for compatible devices.

Separate DSD Processor/DSD Converter plugins for track extraction into DSD/DST encoded files.

sourceforge.net/projects/sacddecoder
Foobar2000:Components/Super_Audio_CD_Decoder_(foo_input_sacd)
Sony: How to install a Super Audio CD Decoder component

I’ve successfully followed these steps to get DSD (.dsf filetype) and SACD (.iso filetype) playing at high bit rate using foobar2000 on my S.M.S.L M500 DAC.

This has been adapted from “SECTION II” of this page, thanks to “sirblew” for the tip!

Introduction

DSD stands for Direct Stream Digital and it is a high-definition lossless audio format with a twist. PCM signal solutions (like FLAC, TTA or APE) measure a set of bits multiple times per second to capture the audio data, hence the 16/24-bit parameter. On the other hand, DSD uses only one bit but samples it 2.8 million times a second to capture the audio signal.

ASIO Output (Required)

Download and extract foo_out_asio – ASIO Output

Install the asio component:

  • File > Preferences > Components
  • Click Install.
  • Select “foo_out_asio.fb2k-component”.
  • Click OK, then OK again to restart Foobar2000.

Set the asio component as the output device:

  • File > Preferences > Playback > Output
  • Device: “ASIO : USB DAC ASIO” (or name of your device)

Optionally, disable all other devices:

  • File > Preferences > Playback > Output > Devices
  • (uncheck all but “ASIO : USB DAC ASIO”, for example)

SACD (ISO) Playback

Download and extract foo_input_sacd – Super Audio CD Decoder. This decoder is capable of playing back Super Audio CD ISO images, DSDIFF, DSF and DSD WavPack files.

Install DSD SACD component:

  • File > Preferences > Components
  • Click Install.
  • Select only “foo_input_sacd.fb2k-component”.
  • Click OK, then OK again to restart Foobar2000.

Set plugin for “PCM” as output mode:

  • File > Preferences >Tools > SACD
  • Output (per device)
    • Type: “DSD+PCM” (was PCM). Note: DSD+PCM will send a converted to PCM stream to Foobar so graphic add-ons like VU-meters, spectrographs and so on will work as they do when playing regular PCM files.
    • Samplerate: 384000 (was 44100)
  • Converter
    • DSD2PCM Mode: “Direct (64fp, 30kHz lowpass)” (was “Multistage (32fp)”). 30KHz low pass filtered means all DSD noise above that frequency is removed and does not reach the amp.
  • Input
    • Preferable Area: “Stereo” (was “None”). Only stereo tracks are displayed.
    •  Editable Tags (was unchecked).
    •  Store Tags With ISO (was unchecked). Stores tag info in the plugin folder.
    •  Linked 2CH/MCH Tags (was unchecked). Tags added to a SACD ISO will be shared between stereo and multichannel tracks.
  • Click OK

DSF Extraction (optional)

This can be useful if you open an ISO file and want to extract the contained files to DSF.

Download and extract foo_dsd_converter.

Install DSD Converter component:

  • File > Preferences > Components
  • Click Install.
  • Select only “foo_dsd_converter.fb2k-component”.
  • Click OK, then OK again to restart Foobar2000.

Ensure “Convert” menu item is enabled:

  • File > Preferences > Display > Context Menu
  • Ensure “Convert” (and child items) are checked.

Now right click a file in the playlist an choose “Convert > DSD Convert”.

  • Output format: DSF
  • Path:
  • Output style: “…” then choose file name: “nn. title” and close dialog.
  • Click “Convert”.

Foobar2000 DSD & SACD Support

PlayPcmWin ~ WASAPI Audio Player

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PlayPcmWin is yet another open source audio player for audiophiles.

Features:

  • Supports WASAPI exclusive mode playback. Bit-perfect capable.
  • Memory play. Load all PCM data onto the main memory before the playback starts.
  • Native C++ optimized code for the playback thread. C# .NET 4.0 WPF GUI for easy use.
  • Supports WAV(16, 20, 24, 32bit), FLAC(16, 24bit), AIFF(16, 24bit) and AIFC-sowt and MP3.
  • DoP playback of DFF and DSF files.
  • Supports CUE sheets and M3U8 playlists.
  • Gapless playback.
  • Source code available.

playpcmwin

sourceforge.net/p/playpcmwin/wiki/PlayPcmWinEn
sourceforge.net/projects/playpcmwin