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October 20, 2013, 04:48 AM #1Senior Member
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DSD Done Right: Acoustic Sounds' Super HiRez downloads & more
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
“We’re so lucky that it’s all coming together at once,” said Acoustic Sounds’ Chad Kassem.
On the final morning of the 2013 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, editors from Stereophile, AudioStream.com, and AnalogPlanet.com gathered in Kassem’s demo room to learn more about his new Super HiRez DSD download site.
Much of the weekend’s festivities had been highlighted by spirited talk of convergence, cooperation, and timing. During the Sony press conference, representatives were sure and careful to stress the importance of “industry-wide” support, not only of DSD, but of every 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.
“This isn’t just about DSD. SACD, DSD, hardware, software, LP . . . We offer it all.”
For sure, Kassem is fond of DSD
[Source: http://www.stereophile.com/content/d...downloads-more]
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October 20, 2013, 09:00 AM #2Audioshark
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Re: DSD Done Right: Acoustic Sounds' Super HiRez downloads & more
This is a very good read.
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October 20, 2013, 09:19 AM #3Senior Member
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Re: DSD Done Right: Acoustic Sounds' Super HiRez downloads & more
Agree Mike. I heard a number of DSD recordings at RMAF that sounded fabulous. What a great time for high end audio!
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October 20, 2013, 11:19 AM #4Audioshark
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Re: DSD Done Right: Acoustic Sounds' Super HiRez downloads & more
This is the only thing holding me back from buying a Linn. The big push for DSD this year at RMAF and all the plans (HDTracks, High res and other sites for DSD downloads) makes me think the MA-1 is still my best digital source. DSD just sounds soooooo good.
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October 20, 2013, 05:15 PM #5Senior Member
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Re: DSD Done Right: Acoustic Sounds' Super HiRez downloads & more
I wish Acoustic Sounds would allow dsd downloads internationally, I'm busting to try them.
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October 20, 2013, 05:46 PM #6Senior Member
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Try using StrongVPN....for Int'l DL.
Mike,
I just saw a New German Stream SilverStand at the Zurich Show today! Does multichannel DSD! Euro 15K though....NORMAN
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October 20, 2013, 06:01 PM #7Senior Member
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Re: DSD Done Right: Acoustic Sounds' Super HiRez downloads & more
Norman, thanks, will do.
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October 20, 2013, 06:16 PM #8Senior Member
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Re: DSD Done Right: Acoustic Sounds' Super HiRez downloads & more
This is great news. I will be keeping an eye out for this.
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October 20, 2013, 06:26 PM #9Senior Member
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The annual price is cheaper than the monthlyx12. Check to see if they have Aussie specials. Originally Posted by sharkmouth
NORMAN
Custom PC with Memory Player Software Suite/ Modded Denon CD transport>Lampi GG1 (and sometimes PACIFIC) DHT tube Dac> Rowen 850W Isolating Transformer/ Rowen SS Preamp and PA1 monoblocs/Lampi Silk power cond. with Phase flipper> Heil AMT KITHARA & Syrinx in parallel hookup. Swiss cables (Reference line) for PC/interconnects and speaker cables. Goldmund Sweetcord PC. FTA Callisto unpowered USB cable. Basic analog: vintage Lenco L78 TT with Rowen mat, Denon MM cart, iFi iPhono2 with 15v Hynes SR3 LPSU. Synology 12 TB NAS. 2nd system:KenWin Bluetooth speaker 3rd system TBI Millemnium amp with Aulos speakers and SB Duo hookup.
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