is a high-resolution compilation album released in 2001 by Groove Note Records . It serves as a showcase for the Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology used in the Super Audio CD (SACD) format, which offers a sampling rate of 2.8224 MHz —64 times that of a standard CD. Key Technical Features

Recommend (players/speakers) to get the most out of SACDs.

: Unlike many samplers that use analog-to-digital transfers, the tracks on this disc are pure DSD recordings , captured without being converted to PCM or from other masters.

This disc remains a staple for audiophiles to test the and tonal accuracy of high-end audio systems. If you'd like, I can: Explain the differences between DSD and PCM audio.

: Renowned for classical recordings (Hyperion). Tom Jung : A pioneer of DSD and founder of DMP.

: Key figures in the West Coast audiophile mastering scene.

Look for from labels like Telarc or Chesky.