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DSD Stream File at a glance
DSD Stream File
As DSD spread beyond SACD production into download stores and enthusiast playback workflows, DSF gave that ecosystem a more library-friendly file identity.
AU at a glance
AU
AU belongs to an earlier multimedia era where workstation and Unix vendors often had their own practical audio defaults.
Format comparison
| Feature | DSD Stream File | AU |
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| File type | Audio | Audio |
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| Created year | 2005 | 1987 |
| Inventor | Sony | Sun Microsystems |
| Status | active | active |
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| Multitrack support | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use DSD Stream File
- Your source file is already in DSD Stream File.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to AU.
- DSD Stream File is commonly used in audio workflows.
When to use AU
- Your target workflow expects AU.
- Improve delivery compatibility with AU.
- AU is commonly used in audio workflows.
FAQs
Why convert DSD Stream File to AU?
Convert to AU when preserving compatibility with older Unix or workstation software, educational assets, or historical multimedia archives.
In most present-day workflows the practical task is to decode AU content and move it to WAV, AIFF, or a modern compressed format.
Use AU only when downstream compatibility makes it necessary.
What changes when converting DSD Stream File to AU?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to AU removes streaming delivery.
What should I review after converting DSD Stream File to AU?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.