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Help me - am I stupid

I bought a cd player recently - a a CAyin CS55 CD - I got it with the option allowing music from a computer - ie - it is a DAC. 

now it says in the manual it can take up to 24bit 192 KHZ files but not DSD

what does that mean and where can I get the best quality downloads.

thanks


lohanimal

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audioengr
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It means that downloaded hi-res tracks up to 24-bit/192kHz from HDtracks can be played through this DAC.  This includes capability for all lower sample-rates including CD quality at 16-bit/44.1kHz.  They often have sales, up to 20% off, so look for those.  I would recommend FLAC or wav format for your downloads.

Playing back from a Computer using USB is easy, but in order get the best sound quality, I highly recommend Amarra playvback software on Mac or Audirvana on PC.  JRiver also works on PC.

Steve N.

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