I haven t had a chance to do any real analysis on the files but then again i don t really need to.
Rip vinyl to dsd.
The psh500 can digitize your records in 2 8 mhz dsd an audio resolution that s higher than high resolution it s currently the gold standard used by audiophile record labels like analogue.
It s also possible older recordings may not have made the transition to digital anyway.
Record ripping turntables have been around for a while but the sony ps hx500 can record up to dsd 5 6.
Is it worth doing.
Ergo sony calls it a hi res turntable so it s not surprising that one of the first things we notice when lifting the sony from its box is the hi res audio logo sitting loud and proud on the plinth s front facing edge.
That s when turning your vinyl records into digital files becomes essential.
The nuwave is a standalone preamp that offers similar features to the music hall pa2 2 but adds dsd and 24 bit 192khz recording capability plus balanced.
Dsd native ad converter the internal a d converter supports native conversion from analog to dsd 2 8 mhz or 5 6 mhz digital.
But don t expect ripping your vinyl to be quite as fuss free as making a copy of your cds.
I downloaded the files that ayre made from vinyl lps to both dsd and pcm.
I played them in my studio and they both sounded great.
Do they sound any better than standard 44 1 16bit.
The provenance of these marvelous recording already defines what the potential fidelity of the original source.
The supplied pc application lets you rip edit and store tracks from your vinyl records.
Using the free audacity software on your pc and a little bit of effort you can transfer the sweet sounds of your old vinyl records to your pc.
If you re interested in recording in dsd or making pcm recordings with a higher than 96khz sample rate two options to check out are the ps audio nuwave 999 and korg ds dac 10r 600.
Of equal importance is an apple computer and if you frequently rip vinyl to cd r a durable external tray style burner such as those supplied by owc.
Here s our guide to help you through.
Pop them into the disc drive of your computer and rip away.