Multiple DSD rates

Roon Software Discussion
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Earlier today I purchased an album and by mistake got the 192-24 FLAC version. Later I saw DSD 256 available the the site let me have a version of that. The “versions” tab correctly shows that I now have a FLAC version and a DSD version. I am confused by it showing both DSD 128 and 256.

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When I look at the directory that has the DSF files I see only 1 version. Why some files include “256” prior to .dsf and others do not is interesting:

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For this reason, I think I only have files for 256 downloaded.

Finally look at they dynamic range difference between the FLAC version and the DSD version. Why the difference in this case?

Thanks

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DD128 is 5.6 MHz…

“DSD 5.6448” is in the album title in parentheses so it is displayed on the screen as you see it.

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And I do believe you are also reading K. 265 as 256.

Explanation of K. 265 is this:

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Dirk

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Thanks everyone. Indeed I do have the DAD 128. I have not seen the frequency also listed on other albums. This is part of what confused me. Now that I look at the FLAC version and the file names I see you are correct, the frequency is part of the file name in both versions.