how do I know if my lossless files are PCM or DSD?

as above. The files are all in FLAC extension. (Most of them are CD rips)

Thanks

mrjayvoper08-07-2022 5:40pm

erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16,056 posts 08-07-2022 at 10:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete All FLAC and ALAC (Apple's version) is PCM and lossless. MQA is PCM but lossy.
riley804 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,224 posts 08-07-2022 at 06:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete yeah me. all i did was google the OP's question using google, which i then found a site that explained this. What's the Difference Between PCM and DSD? – AURALIC LIMITED
yage Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 400 posts 08-07-2022 at 06:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @riley804 is right. If your source material is CD, then you have PCM audio. Ripping SACD from a disc requires special software and specific models of universal disc players.
riley804 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,224 posts 08-07-2022 at 06:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete arent pcm used in dvd audio , hd-video, and blue ray disk where dsd is sacd ?
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