11-Feb-2026, 02:31
(28-Jan-2026, 12:04)cescrig Wrote: I'm not worried that it can't read DSD files larger than 64. I use JRiver to convert 128 and 256 files to 64, and that works fine. I used to have a McIntosh C53 preamp that supported those formats, and I confess there's no (or at least I don't notice) better sound quality, although the file sizes are considerably larger. That's why, I'll say it again, the Expert's DAC is far superior to others with more format support. I'm convinced that with current 24/192 streaming, the sound quality is unbeatable. Nothing more is needed.
It all depends on the DAC and type of music you play. On a modern and good DAC, I can still appreciate the difference between DSD128 and DSD64, although I have to say I don't hear much difference between DSD128 and DSD256.
The difference shows up most if one listens to classical music, I have a piece of orchestra music which I have DSD64, 128 and 256, all on the same recording and mixing, just different resolution. The DSD128 sounds more organic than DSD64, although not much difference is found between the DSD128 and DSD256. On normal vocals or modern music, difference between DSD64 and DSD128 may not be distinguishable.
