How Long to Convert SACD ISO Files?
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Kal Rubinson
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But you can play DSF on the 103 without any hacking. Just transfer it to a USB stick, as you propose to do with FLAC, and play it. It has nothing to do with SACD-R.
Thanks, I used sonore? to decode an SACD image that I mistakenly thought DSF, they're actually DFF, they won't play on the Oppo
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You know the Sonare software will let you choose between DSF or DFF right? You could always just re-decode it as DSF. If you want to be able to use bass management or room correction though, you are likely better off converting to FLAC anyway.Thanks, I used sonore? to decode an SACD image that I mistakenly thought DSF, they're actually DFF, they won't play on the Oppo
Tested my HP laptop today (SACD.iso to flac using foobar) - the process took 10:58 (I only rip the 5.1 files)
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That puts the performance of my laptop to shame. I gotta upgrade soon
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SK thanks for the image. Def will help.
Thank you will try that tonight. And Kal that’s good to know as well. Grately appreciated!!
SK thanks for the image. Def will help.
OldAsMono
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Not trying to detour this but everyone in this thread is right there with me. I use Foobar for all my listening. Bought a Oppo 103 for SACD ripping. Before that I recorded all my multi channel SACDs from an analog out into a digital format. With the Oppo I rip and also use Sonare to DSF. I'm thinking of going back through ALL my SACDs and using the Oppo to rip a pure digital version and toss the old analog recordings. QUESTION: Since I use Foobar that decodes iso files fine, WHY use Sonare at all??? I'm thinking keep all these as iso files that I could always rip apart later and even burn new SACDs anytime I want. What is the advantage of getting to DSF or even FLAC files? Maybe I'm missing something.
DSF to PCM (FLAC) is not a true lossless conversion but I doubt anyone could hear the difference. There’s also those that believe DSF is superior, audio quality wise. I’d suggest you compare and decide if there’s any perceived quality difference for you. It sounds like you’ve done this already.
I convert my SACDs to FLAC using Foobar. I know I can play FLAC on most devices, now and in the future. My SACD disc player (Oppo 95) is now out my equipment rack, in my office cupboard. I haven’t used it in a few years now.
Every disc I have is now in either tagged FLAC files (Audio) or MKV (DVDV, HD and 4K video). I can play all on either of my two media players that share the same NAS (file server).
I convert my SACDs to FLAC using Foobar. I know I can play FLAC on most devices, now and in the future. My SACD disc player (Oppo 95) is now out my equipment rack, in my office cupboard. I haven’t used it in a few years now.
Every disc I have is now in either tagged FLAC files (Audio) or MKV (DVDV, HD and 4K video). I can play all on either of my two media players that share the same NAS (file server).
So you no long buy any?
I'm curious to see what CPU people are using and their times. This is the average benchmark for your processor, fwiw: PassMark - Intel Core i7-6700HQ @ 2.60GHz - Price performance comparison
Jim the Oldbie
My right elbow hurts.
Remember folks that another variable is the DSD2PCM Mode in Foobar SACD preferences. Different choices here will affect processing time for a given file. Having stated this, I went out to find a nice link explaining the different modes, but am having a bit of trouble finding any current info relating specifically to processing time. I'll report back if I come up with something useful.
I still buy, just don’t play them on a SACD player.
Jim the Oldbie
My right elbow hurts.
What do you use to rip them SACD things these days Homer?
This post is totally relevant to my original post. I'm always curious if I'm just pissing in the wind, considering I use my PC for nearly every step of my audio process.
Here is mine...I do have a small SSD drive, thought it doesn't mention it below as far as I can tell.
Didn’t find my NUC processor in this site; and very concerned about safety there, as I got some weird warning screen pop up - so I dumped it!
So this is your processor: PassMark - Intel Core i5-8250U @ 1.60GHz - Price performance comparison
Frankly, not too different from what others who are getting much better times have. Are you using an external hard drive?
Hrm, weird. Works fine for me, but I have a pop-up blocker running. Either way, a NUC typically uses a laptop chip, this is the highest-end one used in one: PassMark - Intel Core i7-8665U @ 1.90GHz - Price performance comparison
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