So could HiRez downloads sound as good as SACD?


I'm not a computer-based audio person, just an SACD fan.
Is this possible or is it already around in some fashion?
What kind of hardware or software is needed?

I thought this lossless stuff was just meant to replicate redbook CDs, not to be at the DSD level. Am I wrong?
Thanks.
rgs92

Showing 1 response by tomcy6

High res digital has a few different word lengths and sampling rates. Cd is 16/44.1. High res can be 24/88.2, 24/176.4, 24/96, 24/192.

You need a DAC that can convert the different word length/sample rates to analog. There are many DACs available that can do this.

After that the choices and complexity or simplicity of the system grow. There are many different ways to store the music and get it to your DAC. I would do quite a bit of reading before you try putting a system together.