Your favorite DSD recordings

AsSiMiLaTeD
AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
edited June 2013 in Music & Movies
So with the Oppo 105 now in the mix I've been looking at getting into DSD. I've downloaded a handful of free tracks, but am looking for input on tracks or album to purchase. Do you guys have any favorites?
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited May 2013
    I've got it pretty much dialed in at this point. I'm still sorta hunting for a tube preamp but not fully engaged, I'm really happy with the current rig.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,499
    edited May 2013
    One of my Fav's is SRV-Texas Flood...may not be your thing but I am a blues guy.

    So are you using network, USB, or ????

    FYI if you do screen shots post them on the forum for others

    Thanks Danny as always

    --Ron
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,945
    edited June 2013
    Hello and good morning to you. Are you looking more for a stellar SACD recording, a great musical album that's offered on SACD or something more along the lines of the best of both? My apologies for such a basic and perhaps strange question but as I went to answer your question, I discovered quickly that I would have a different answer for each one of the aforementioned preferences.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited June 2013
    Actually I should have clarified, I'm looking at DSD downloads in particular. I've got a decent and growing collection of SACDs (although suggestions there are welcome as well so throw out your favorites), I'm looking to get into DSD downloads now that I have a setup that'll play them.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,945
    edited June 2013
    Hmmm, I'll have to refer you to others with suggestions on that. I do not have any DSD downloads. Perhaps someday. Thanks for clarifying nonetheless.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited June 2013
    Are there many DSD tracks? I hope not since I will be stuck with doing another DAC upgrade if Bryston can't offer a firmware upgrade to the BDA2.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited June 2013
    I believe Blue Coast records has DSD downloads. There isn't a lot out yet with other sites but, I think eventually places like HD tracks might jump in soon ( or I hope!!!)
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • shadowlight
    shadowlight Posts: 327
    edited June 2013
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    Actually I should have clarified, I'm looking at DSD downloads in particular. I've got a decent and growing collection of SACDs (although suggestions there are welcome as well so throw out your favorites), I'm looking to get into DSD downloads now that I have a setup that'll play them.

    Not sure if you know but if you have a ps3 with the correct firmware you can rip dsd from your sacd. Hopefully links from other forums are ok, if not mods please feel free to delete.

    http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=95396.0
    http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=114707.msg1197913#msg1197913
    http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=105203.0

    If I remember correctly you had a Teac DSD dac at one point? How did you like the sound from the dac? Will go search for the thread and reread your comments :)
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited June 2013
    Here's a DSD recording that I really enjoy by an artist named Dayan Kai at Blue Coast Records http://bluecoastrecords.com/artists/dayan-kai

    His music sounds open, clear and very realistic sounding.
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