What is better: FLAC or DSD?

Again a popular question amongst my viewers: what is better, high-res PCM or DSD. Well, that depends…

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[dungysphincter]

over 40 people that down voted, do not have a clue about the effort involved in creating this video, nor do they appreciate the content. TY Hans!

[albertloan]

This is the best explanation I've heard yet. You have a gift for making complex issues clear without oversimplifying. Thanks for the effort you put into this.

[haula]

I’m attaining you class regularly because you easily solved audio questions/myths in simple but accurate informative ways

[jeffhampton]

Mr. Beekhuyzen, I really enjoy your videos. They are very informative, and I particularly appreciate you always ending with "enjoy the music." It's simple, but such a good reminder that we're all in this hobby for a reason, and not to lose sight of it or get in fights about different ideas. Thank you!

[progrocker]

There are too many good things I could say about this video. Thank you for all your work, Hans. You have made the rabbit hole that much easier to navigate.

[dougbanker]

Excellent & informative! One of the best succinct explanations on this topic by anyone yet. Thank you!

[dorkvader]

This video has cleared up a few points for me. This week I ordered a DSD DAC .Plus with other advice I have got it should sound.. smokin :)

[MykeHawke-rr]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video

[ProjectOverseer]

I've spent most of my audio engineering life (when making comparisons) trying to decide if various differences are better, worse or err, just different.
It can be very subjective.
As you state clearly here with digital, what and how digital data is handled as well as the quality of processing involved really does account for differences heard.
The quality of recording/replay equipment I own does allow me to resolve these sound differences.
This might sound funny, I found in storage an old but immaculate Phillips 256 times over-sampling 1bit CD player. It became a talking point in the studio as it sounded incredible - better than our vastly more expensive Red Book mastering CD burner with its dual BURR BROWN DAC converters, which is still occasionally used.
I've found creating the highest possible digital master (DSD or PCM) will create far better Down sampled copies. Works the same in the digital filming world. Film in high end raw @ 4K, 6K or 8K and down sample to 1080p for superior image quality.

[diablillosaurio]

mean what???? slowly slowly, , you puted in 15 minutes more information than other persson in 15 videos, i really aprecciate, thanks for your time

[blackpepperprepper]

Thank you for this marvelous lecture and lesson. I like, "trust your ears."

[manuelcarcassesborges]

Excelente explicación. Muy profesional y asequible para los que no somos cientificos en el tema pero apreciamos el audio con calidad. Este canal es mi favorito en el tema del audio musical. Muchas gracias.

[marcob.]

Thank you Meer Beekhuyzen for your utilitarian ability of making  very complex subject matter somewhat understandable to an Redbook CD file player! I think most, if not all your "mini" seminars are the exception rather than the rule here on YouTube (regardless of subject content!) Be well and many thanks!Marco B.Brooklyn, NY

[foraslan]

Thank you so, so much for adding English subtitles so as to understand technical terms with your native accent.

[midnightwind]

What an excellent video. Thank you for your clean, professional presentation.

[galaxophone]

All of these relevant video links... I have stuff to do! At least it looks like you'll save me time digging for more info in the long run, though. Great video, very informative! Thanks!

[arunkumarnsmorpheus]

Good explanation. Stay safe and stay healthy.

[RobWhittlestone]

EXCELLENT explanations, Hans. All the best, Rob

[ReelHifi]

This is an amazing explanation I get it now :) thank you I have literally watched this five times

[nakfan]

Excellent video. As usual :-) BR, Per