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    JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Seeing the discussions on DSD on other threads, I thought it would be interesting for those on here who would like to see for themselves the difference between PCM and DSD on their own setups. I have to credit forum member Bunpei over at CA for bringing these files to my attention.

    In a joint technical seminar conducted by NHK (Nippon Hoso Kyokai: Japan Broadcasting Corporation) and JAPRS (Japan Association of Professional Recording Studios) - six audio source files in six different formats, PCM 48kHz/16bit, 96kHz/24bit, 192kHz/24bit, 384kHz/32bit(float), DSD 5.6MHz and DSD 11.2MHz were created from a single play of "Orfeu Negro" by a Japanese Trio consisting of, Sax: Y. Tomakomachi, Piano: M. Ishizuka and Percussion: S. Ishikawa. Recording engineer was Mr. H. Takada of Victor Entertainment, Chairman of the Technical Committee of Japan Association of Professional Recording Studios (JAPRS).

    The files were prepared by capturing an identical analog output signal of the API console of CR-506 studio of NHK with six DAWs, Avid ProTools for PCM 48kHz, 96kHz, 192 kHz and Merging Pyramix/Horus for 384kHz/32bit, DSD 5.6MHz, DSD 11.2MHz simultaneously.


    The purpose of the release of the sources is to provide "a kind of reference of standard sources" for professional engineers to recognize actual differences on sound characteristic depending on formats. 

    DSD256 File
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/d0dsg832b1...SD256.zip?dl=0

    DSD128 File
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/8lrzn2qbem...SD128.zip?dl=0

    PCM Files (PCM 48kHz, 96kHz, 192 kHz)
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/w9rc24vy33ifqd5/PCM.zip?dl=0

    Note: For those new to downloading large files such as these, I would recommend using a file download manager in place of your browser download manager. I use http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/

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    The files were released on a DVD from the Japanese professional sound publication PROSOUND August 2015 issue.
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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    PCM Files (PCM 48kHz, 96kHz, 192 kHz)
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/w9rc24vy33ifqd5/PCM.zip?dl=0
    Edit: The file includes the 384kHz/32bit file as well.

    Has anybody taken a stab at these files? Would be interesting to hear some feedback.


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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Quote Originally Posted by Nikhil View Post
    Edit: The file includes the 384kHz/32bit file as well.

    Has anybody taken a stab at these files? Would be interesting to hear some feedback.


    Hi, just wondering if the different format files are still available? None of the links seem to work any more. Thanks.

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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    I had taken down the links some time back but you are in luck.
    I had just uploaded them again for another person a few weeks ago.

    Here you go ...

    DSD256 File:
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/p8gvwemy2l...SD256.zip?dl=0

    DSD128 File
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/lpa81wt1ar...SD128.zip?dl=0

    PCM Files
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/mcs7kg3ipkpctj1/PCM.zip?dl=0

    Let me know if you any issues with downloading the files.
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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Hi, Dear Nikhil. Non of these links are working for me. I was wondering is it possible for you to activate them? Thanks

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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Welcome to the forum, thank you for joining.


    Quote Originally Posted by audiolsr308 View Post
    Hi, Dear Nikhil. Non of these links are working for me. I was wondering is it possible for you to activate them? Thanks
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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Quote Originally Posted by audiolsr308 View Post
    Hi, Dear Nikhil. Non of these links are working for me. I was wondering is it possible for you to activate them? Thanks
    Hi, will have to reload the files on Dropbox.
    Will do it over the weekend ...
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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Thank you

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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Sorry it took me a while to upload the files back on Dropbox. Here are the new links

    DSD256 File:

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/be2uk83yls...SD256.zip?dl=0


    DSD128 File
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/5joi2xm8qe...SD128.zip?dl=0


    PCM Files
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/6o8q9l9g7rqc8qn/PCM.zip?dl=0
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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Thank you very much! All links are working

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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Hi @Nikhil,

    If you still have access to these files, could you please share them again?

    Thanks!
    Sahi

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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Welcome to the forum.


    Quote Originally Posted by sahihe View Post
    Hi @Nikhil,

    If you still have access to these files, could you please share them again?

    Thanks!
    Sahi
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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Quote Originally Posted by sahihe View Post
    Hi @Nikhil,

    If you still have access to these files, could you please share them again?

    Thanks!
    Sahi

    Sure not a problem!
    Will have to look them up later this evening (your morning).


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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Sorry for the delay but I had to look for these in my archives.
    It's been a few years but here you go ...






    PCM Files: https://www.dropbox.com/s/13uk4mfw1x65f49/PCM.zip?dl=0

    DSD128 Files: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9wey30knyj...SD128.zip?dl=0

    DSD256 Files: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mgrgftwtla...SD256.zip?dl=0




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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Quote Originally Posted by Nikhil View Post
    Sorry for the delay but I had to look for these in my archives.
    It's been a few years but here you go ...



    PCM Files:
    DSD128 Files:

    DSD256 Files:



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    Hello, will you re-upload this files on glorious day? that would be wonderfull, i've dowload them years ago but sadly hard drive died .
    Thank you very much

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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Quote Originally Posted by MaGIkKriS View Post
    Hello, will you re-upload this files on glorious day? that would be wonderfull, i've dowload them years ago but sadly hard drive died .
    Thank you very much
    More than happy to. Here they are:

    PCM: Dropbox - PCM.zip

    DSD128: Dropbox - DSD128.zip

    DSD 256: Dropbox - DSD256.zip


    Just can't believe how fast these uploaded
    These took quite a while to upload a few years ago.


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    Re: JAPRS Reference Recording for Hi Res Format Comparison

    Quote Originally Posted by Nikhil View Post
    More than happy to. Here they are:


    Just can't believe how fast these uploaded
    These took quite a while to upload a few years ago.


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    wow ! i just can't thank you enought <3
    glad the upload was not as ennoying as before !

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