cookiemarenco's blog

If you haven't heard of DSD, then you might not be aware of the revolution occurring in audio and music production these days. Find out more about DSD and Double DSD by reading this free primer then trying it out for yourself!

Music lovers tell it best when it comes to DSD Audio!  Tips for free conversion using Korg's Audiogate, links to video interviews, thoughts on ripping Redbook CDs to DSD Audio.

DSD-Guide would like to congratulate JRiver Media. JRiver was recently chosen as a "Best of 2012" product by HomeTheaterReview.com and "Writers' Choice Awards for 2012" by Positive Feedback Online. You can find the complete list of reviews here: http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Reviews JRiver Media Version 18 is an excellent choice for a DSD audio song manager

Sony and Blue Coast Records have collaborated on a 3 song DSD sampler of favorite selections used for demoing their highly acclaimed AR 1 Speakers. The songs include "Looking For A Home", "Romance" and "Mutineer". You can hear these songs and buy them as a bundle at

http://bluecoastrecords.com/sony

October 22, 2012, Benchmark announces a 2-Channel DAC that plays DSD natively.  Here is the spec sheet: http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/dac/dac2-hgc

If you've tried the unit, let us know!  support@dsd-guide.com

Early June was the gathering of audiophiles at T.H.E. Show at Newport Beach.  In the Sony AR1 room, Michael Bishop (FiveFour Productions) and Cookie Marenco (Blue Coast Records) were asked to offer their thoughts on DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording --  "Super Resolution" Audio.  Thank you Nicho Mageras of AudioLuxuries.com for capturing this on video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFRG6IMLRV4