My DAC is multibit, so any DSD files I have I convert to PCM 24/88.
Many of the SACDs I have are "hybrid" with a CD redbook layer as well.
What I am wondering is if there is anyway to tell if the CD redbook layer was done from the analog tape using a PCM converter or if it was down sampled from the DSD portion.
For instance with the RCA Living Stereo SACDs (older ones not the recent ones put out by Analogue Productions) I find the CD redbook layer rip sounds better than a 24/88 conversion from the DSD. Which leads me to believe the CD layer was done with a separate PCM converter.
Many of the SACDs I have are "hybrid" with a CD redbook layer as well.
What I am wondering is if there is anyway to tell if the CD redbook layer was done from the analog tape using a PCM converter or if it was down sampled from the DSD portion.
For instance with the RCA Living Stereo SACDs (older ones not the recent ones put out by Analogue Productions) I find the CD redbook layer rip sounds better than a 24/88 conversion from the DSD. Which leads me to believe the CD layer was done with a separate PCM converter.