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DACs that upsample to DSD internally?

Hello Everyone,

I'm wondering if we can form a list of DACs that are capable of upsampling PCM to DSD internally? I realize there are various software programs that could do this on the fly from your PC. But for the truly computer illiterate among us (like me) who find learning to use such programs incredibly frustrating, it would be great to know which DACs can to this. I only know of the Directstream. Thanks to all!
xrayz
xrayz OP
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@williewonka 

My cables do need upgrading also, I have Cullen power cords, a Morrow IC, and usb and digital cords are just from Blue Jean. I recently had dedicated power lines installed. I thought I'd try to find a good DAC before upgrading the cables.
mahler123
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I have the Mytek Manhatten (I).. It converts everything into DSD
xrayz OP
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@mahler123

Thanks for the response. Do you have any choices? I mean could you listen to PCM if you wanted? If not, can you choose between 64, 128, 256?
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kijanki
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All Delta-Sigma DACs convert PCM to DSD.  SACD is a product of Delta Sigma modulation (recorded output of Delta Sigma DAC before filtering)
xrayz OP
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@kijanki 

Sorry, I meant output as DSD, even when the input is PCM
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