Just recently I have been extracting the DSD layer from SACD's and the results have been sensational - it's all there - detail, definition, defined soundstage, and real musical presence.
Before I go further this information is only for use by people like myself, who want to rip their personal SACD collection for archiving and personal use. I am not intending this information to be used for any illegal activities - I abhor pirating and ripping content not in ownership.
What You Need To Get Started
PS3 Capable of SACD Playback: CECHB ~, CECHA ~, CECHC ~, CECHE ~
Firmware 3.55 or Earlier - (This is Vitally Important)
Controller16GB USB Stick
Go To: http://www.computeraudiophile.com
Click: Forum
Click: Software
Click: SACD Ripping Using Your PS3 (Part2)
Private Message ted_b asking for his primer
Follow the instructions to the letter and you will be able to extract DSD files from your SACD.
My Berkeley Audio Design Alpha Dac is not DSD compatible so I rely on my Pure Music Player to convert the DSD files on the fly.
I process the ISO files on my Windows PC and then transfer the DST files to my MacBook Pro by copying them back onto the USB thumb drive and inserting this into the Mac.
After extracting all the files I copy them directly onto my Drobo NAS by drag and drop and then copy them from my Drobo to the 'Add Flac & DSD' window of Pure Music exactly the same way.
Pure Music bookmarks the files - they will appear in ITunes as bookmarks but can only be played by Pure Music on the fly.
The first time I heard the DSD rip of Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here - I was mesmerised - I know all the tracks backwards, this being one of my favourite albums but to hear for the first time the clarity, depth and soundstage the DSD layer contains - this is something I will never forget.
Give it a try - I am no computer geek, so if I can do it - anyone can.
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