DSD converted to PCM vs Original PCM


Hello, I am adding to my digital high res music collection. My current DAC does not decode DSD. I bought a handful of DSD downloads, and I converted them with an app made for Mac called DSD Master.  I also have a copy of JRiver which can handle this.

The idea is that if the DSD to PCM conversion is as good as an original PCM file, buying a DSD file may be more future proof.  I may be changing DACs eventually.

Can anyone comment on the quality of an original PCM high res file versus a DSD file, converted to PCM?

thanks!
marktomaras

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My Oppo 205 allows me to switch from DSD to PCM on the fly.  I think DSD is smoother more vinyl like, just as DSD was advertised when it was introduced years ago.