![]() ![]() I have a list of roughly ten known HDCD albums (although I could use more if needed). With respect to source files, here's what I do. changes this least significant bit and won't enable the HDCD indicator to illuminate. Any alteration, DSP, volume leveling, etc. The HDCD flag is on the 16 bit for CD files and the 24th bit for high resolution files. When an unaltered HDCD file is played, the HDCD indicator on the DAC is illuminated. I use a Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Reference Series 3 that identifies and decodes HDCD on all sample rates. Below are my testing methodology and my findings. ![]() I could've use analog outputs in the Node 2i, but for the sake of testing the digital outputs were required. The audio routs from Amazon's servers, through the Bluesound Node 2i's coaxial digital output and into my DAC. The Node 2i enabled me to test streaming from Amazon without using any of Amazon's applications for Windows, macOS, or iOS. At the encouragement of a few Audiophile Style readers, I obtained a Bluesound Node 2i for testing. The company advertises high definition, yet doesn't offer lossless CD or HD audio. Last month I wrote about Amazon's issues with streaming lossless audio ( link). ![]()
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