DSD 256fs and beyond.....

[MylesBAstor]

For anyone interested, I'll be playing DSD256fs tape transfers at RMAF in room 8000, JPS Labs. You'll be able to hear finer details with the Abyss Headphones.

I believe this may be the first show where native DSD256fs files are played!

Where's Dave? I'm sure he has an opinion whether we want to hear it or not.

 

[c1ferrari]

Bruce,

Imagine the following two chains:

mic --> mic preamp --> DSD A/D converter
DSD D/A converter --> stereo preamp --> amp(s) --> loudspeakers

There is NO editing...just a pure recording with zero processing, e.g., compression, reverb, EQ, etc.
Would DSD256 confer any sonic advantage?

Thanks

 

[Bruce B]

Bruce,

Imagine the following two chains:

mic --> mic preamp --> DSD A/D converter
DSD D/A converter --> stereo preamp --> amp(s) --> loudspeakers

There is NO editing...just a pure recording with zero processing, e.g., compression, reverb, EQ, etc.
Would DSD256 confer any sonic advantage?

Thanks

Highly doubt it!

 

[c1ferrari]

Have you tried a straight DSD128 and 256 mic recording in your studio, perhaps with your piano?
Do you still have those DPA mics? I can't remember if you owned them or had some experience with them.

 

[Bruce B]

Have you tried a straight DSD128 and 256 mic recording in your studio, perhaps with your piano?
Do you still have those DPA mics? I can't remember if you owned them or had some experience with them.

Yes, I have the dpa piano mics and have done direct comparisons with DSD128fs and DSD256fs... Can't hear a difference!

 

[c1ferrari]

Thanks for sharing your observations.
Best of luck with RMAF!

 

[Bruce B]

Thanks for sharing your observations.
Best of luck with RMAF!

I will have to make one caveat here.... DSD256fs done on the Horus DOES sound better than the Korg or Tascam at DSD128fs. DSD256fs and DSD128fs done on the Horus sounds the same!

 

[microstrip]

I will have to make one caveat here.... DSD256fs done on the Horus DOES sound better than the Korg or Tascam at DSD128fs. DSD256fs and DSD128fs done on the Horus sounds the same!

Bruce,
So we must conclude that DSD128fs done on the Horus sounds better than the Korg or Tascam at DSD128fs. Are you using standard or modified units?

BTW, how does DSD64fs on the Horus compare with the Korg or Tascam at DSD128fs?

 

[Bruce B]

Bruce,
So we must conclude that DSD128fs done on the Horus sounds better than the Korg or Tascam at DSD128fs. Are you using standard or modified units?

BTW, how does DSD64fs on the Horus compare with the Korg or Tascam at DSD128fs?

To my ears, the Horus at DSD128fs sounds better than the Tascam and Korg at DSD128fs. The Korg is modified and the Tascam has about 2 weeks burn-in.

I still prefer the Horus at any sample rate over the Korg/Tascam.

 

[bmoura]

For anyone interested, I'll be playing DSD256fs tape transfers at RMAF in room 8000, JPS Labs. You'll be able to hear finer details with the Abyss Headphones.

I believe this may be the first show where native DSD256fs files are played!

Appreciate you putting that together at RMAF. I dropped by Room 8000 and did spend some time listening to the DSD256 tapes via the Horus and the Abyss Headphones.
The music was very detailed, clear and quiet. Impressive results with the Horus.

As to the Abyss Headphones, very nice headphones. But the design hit me as a bit medieval in appearance !