DSD (Direct Stream Digital)

Direct Stream Digital (DSD) is a digital audio format used mainly for high-quality music playback. Unlike traditional formats that use pulse-code modulation (PCM) to represent audio signals with many samples per second, DSD encodes audio as a continuous stream of single-bit pulses at a very high rate (typically 2.8 million times per second). This method captures the nuances of sound more naturally, often resulting in a more detailed and authentic listening experience. DSD is popular among audiophiles and for high-resolution audio releases, emphasizing simplicity in its data encoding while preserving audio fidelity.