Streaming vs Hi Res or DSD downloads

Streaming vs Hi Res or DSD downloads - PS Audio forum

The only advantage, I can see, is not having to find a space to store whatever physical media you're investing in. That and shipping costs.

DSD vs HiRes streaming. Preference? Why? - Music - PS Audio forum

I have been wanting to try DSD for quite a while and saw the thread on Qobuz DSD downloads and grabbed one. It was a DSD 64 and showed on ...

High Res download vs streaming vs purchased CD

None. The only difference would be if the streaming service is using / streaming in hi-res or "normal"/"regular", etc. The download ...

Downloads vs Streaming : r/audiophile - Reddit

A like for like streamed file Vs offline file (same bitrate, khz, format etc.) should sound identical. I use Roon to merge my offline files and ...

Qobuz proves once again it's the hi-res music lovers' choice with ...

And now Qobuz has added Direct Stream Digital (DSD) and Digital eXtreme Definition (DXD) audio formats to its high-fidelity download platform.

Stream vs digital download - Audiogon Discussion Forum

I don't think bandwidth should be an issue as audio files are miniscule compared to other streams on-line, Netflix for ex. Using Primephonic I ...

DSD, where and why do we use it? - Naim Audio - Community

Hi all. Just wandering how popular is DSD format? My DAC will decode it. But to be honest i have never downloaded any music in this format.

High Res Downloads vs SACD - General Thoughts - Audiophile Style

My 2 cents here: First of all, my DAC doesn't do DSD, so on the handful of native DSD files I have, Audirvana+ converts on the fly ...

Why so little evaluation of downloaded FLAC vs actual CDs ... - Reddit

... difference between CD quality 16-44 FLAC and hi res FLAC is audible. Same for stored vs streamed FLAC. Although the difference is not ...

Qobuz Introduces Direct Stream Digital (DSD) and Digital eXtreme ...

Offering a unique approach to sound reproduction, DSD and DXD are high-resolution audio formats that are distinct from the traditional PCM ...

DSD or HD Music files - where to buy or download?

More than 100 million tracks available for unlimited streaming in high sound quality. Qobuz is also the worldwide leader in 24-Bit Hi-Res ...

The Continuing Myth of Hi-Res: Streaming Upgrades - Real HD-Audio

Qobuz, TIDAL, Deezer, Amazon Music HD, Apple Music, and now Spotify Hi-Fi are delivering standard-resolution audio NOT HD! And it's OK because ...

Qobuz adds hi-res DSD and DXD tracks to its download store

For now, the DSD and DXD catalogs are tiny when compared to Qobuz's lossless CD quality and hi-res FLAC library size. The company says “more ...

The difference between Qoboz stream vs purchased songs

So while you are playing a high-resolution file, it can be fatiguing and shrill. With local file playback, you typically bypass any network ...

What produces better sound quality, streaming high def or playing ...

If the two files (streamed and downloaded) are identical* (and consequently are made of the same master), then there is no difference in sound ...

The Best Music Streaming Services for High-Res Audio in 2024

A handful of streaming services offer high-res audio. These are the best places to find better-than-CD-quality sound.

CD-Quality vs. High Resolution Streaming - What's Best Forum

In many if not most cases of older recordings upsampled to a higher res version, I think it should be assumed that this is not an apples to ...

High-Resolution Audio Formats: FLAC, ALAC, DSD, and More

DSD, or Direct Stream Digital, diverges from the common Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) method used by formats like FLAC and ALAC. Instead, it utilizes a delta- ...

Qobuz is Making DSD/DXD Available Through Its Download Platform

Traditional high-resolution audio formats, like PCM, sample sound at rates up to 192,000 times per second (192 kHz). DXD pushes this further, ...

The Best Music Streaming Services for Audiophiles

The capability to stream in high resolution is only advantageous if the streaming service offers a comprehensive selection of lossless files.