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<p><img class="story_image" src="http://www.stereophile.com/images/101413-Chad-600.jpg" /></p> <p>AudioStream.com's Michael Lavorgna took a front-row seat for Chad Kassem's discussion of his company's DSD download site. Photo: John Atkinson</p>
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“We’re so lucky that it’s all coming together at once,” said Acoustic Sounds’ Chad Kassem.
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On the final morning of the 2013 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, editors from <i>Stereophile</i>, AudioStream.com, and AnalogPlanet.com gathered in Kassem’s demo room to learn more about his new <a href="http://store.acousticsounds.com/superhirez">Super HiRez DSD download site</a>.
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Much of the weekend’s festivities had been highlighted by spirited talk of convergence, cooperation, and timing. During <a href="http://www.stereophile.com/content/sony-rocks-dsd">the Sony press conference</a>, representatives were sure and careful to stress the importance of “industry-wide” support, not only of DSD, but of <i>every</i> file format. The words “and the industry” became a common refrain to any mention of Sony’s plans for new products, as though Sony and The Industry were an entirely new company or a hot new band. “This is just the first wave of products to come from Sony and the industry . . .” “Sony and the industry will be making big announcements in the coming weeks . . .” It’s all a part of the “hi-rez initiative,” and we were hearing about it again, Kassem speaking bluntly. Behind him, Sony’s new HAP-Z1ES music player was glowing with metadata.
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“This isn’t just about DSD. SACD, DSD, hardware, software, LP . . . We offer it all.”
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For sure, Kassem is fond of DSD
[Source: http://www.stereophile.com/content/dsd-done-right-acoustic-sounds-super-hirez-downloads-more]
<p>
“We’re so lucky that it’s all coming together at once,” said Acoustic Sounds’ Chad Kassem.
</p><p>
On the final morning of the 2013 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, editors from <i>Stereophile</i>, AudioStream.com, and AnalogPlanet.com gathered in Kassem’s demo room to learn more about his new <a href="http://store.acousticsounds.com/superhirez">Super HiRez DSD download site</a>.
</p><p>
Much of the weekend’s festivities had been highlighted by spirited talk of convergence, cooperation, and timing. During <a href="http://www.stereophile.com/content/sony-rocks-dsd">the Sony press conference</a>, representatives were sure and careful to stress the importance of “industry-wide” support, not only of DSD, but of <i>every</i> file format. The words “and the industry” became a common refrain to any mention of Sony’s plans for new products, as though Sony and The Industry were an entirely new company or a hot new band. “This is just the first wave of products to come from Sony and the industry . . .” “Sony and the industry will be making big announcements in the coming weeks . . .” It’s all a part of the “hi-rez initiative,” and we were hearing about it again, Kassem speaking bluntly. Behind him, Sony’s new HAP-Z1ES music player was glowing with metadata.
</p><p>
“This isn’t just about DSD. SACD, DSD, hardware, software, LP . . . We offer it all.”
</p><p>
For sure, Kassem is fond of DSD
[Source: http://www.stereophile.com/content/dsd-done-right-acoustic-sounds-super-hirez-downloads-more]
