If that's the case, then you are avoiding the DSD-PCM decoding step if you download Wheatus' FLAC version. I haven't tried it so I don't know how well it works, but I assume it is a decoder that converts the DSD steam to PCM. There's also a DFF foobar2000 plugin that will let you play DFF/DSF files in foobar. This is probably what they've done to provide the 24bit/88.2kHz FLAC files. Lately, I discovered that people are able to digitally extract the audio from SACD and convert to PCM. Someone please correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the DSF files are the stereo tracks and the DFF files are the multichannel surround tracks used in a SACD. The interesting thing about the DSF files using DSD encoding, is that they can be burned to a DVD disc and played back on a Sony PS3. The FLAC is basically DVD-A quality at 24-bit/88.2kHz and the DSD (or direct stream digital) is SACD quality. The WMA lossless is CD quality 16-bit/44.1kHz. The cool thing about this offer is not only are they letting people choose their own price, but they are also offering the new album in a variety of formats including MP3, lossless WMA, Apple lossless, FLAC and DSD. This is similar to what Radiohead did back in the Fall of 2007. Brown, is letting listeners download their next EP for whatever price they are willing to pay. Wheatus, an alternative rock band founded by singer/songwriter Brendan B.
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