

DSD layback may be applied several ways.Īs far as the author know, VLC software still don't play DSF audio files. Phones can play DSD with compatible audio player software. 1.0.10 DSD512 is supported to playback at PCM DAC.įrequently Asked Questions Can Foobar play DSD?

In the version 1.3.16 with the DSD input plugin v. Need to install foo_input_sacd plugin and restart the software. Message: "Unable to open item for playback (Unsupported file format)" See the comparison of these ways (infographics) > Sound quality may be compared via measurements or via hearing. Sample rate and bit depth of played back file may be a matter for a player software (except bit-perfect mode) and equipment (including DAC). Because:įurther player and/or offline conversion software may use more advanced DSD to PCM conversion by sound quality orĪ new equipment will be bought (read below). Way #2 may be preferable, if an offline conversion sound quality is better than a real-time one.Ī backup of original audio files are recommended for offline conversion. When we use way #1, we no need to do something with files. If DSD files are played back at DSD DAC, offline or real-time resampling (at some playback software) may be applied. PCM files, that pre-converted from DSD files offline. Playing DSF, DFF SACD ISO (DSD files) on PCM DAC may be performed 2 ways:ĭirectly on an audio player (real-time conversion DSD to PCM), or In this part, we discuss general audio playback issues without referring to certain software. General sound quality matters of an audio playback Remark: In this mode DSD audio is transmitted to the DAC as DoP. Into Device drop-down list select DSD : ASIO : foo_dsd_asio. Into ASIO drivers list double click on foo_dsd_asio driver to configure according to your DSD DAC device. Open Preferences ( key combination) > Output > ASIO. In opened Install component window select foo_out_asio.fb2k-component file.Ĭlick OK button into Preferences window. Launch the foobar playback software and open Preferences ( key combination) > Components.Ĭlick Install button. Unpack and launch ASIOProxyInstall-xxx.exe Restart foobar 2000.įoobar playback via DSD DAC (native DSD audio): In opened Install component window select downloaded foo_input_dsdiff.fb2k-component file (DFF decoding component).Ĭlick OK button into Preferences window. Launch the playback software and open Preferences ( key combination) > Components.Ĭlick Install button. To playback DFF files in foobar 2000 program:ĭownload foobar plugin DSDIFF files (.DFF) by link
