You’re right, a lot of these high-res gems do come from old-school analog tapes. But that’s part of the charm. Digitizing them gives those classics a fresh spin, making them sound crisp on today’s gear. It’s like giving a vintage wine a new glass to shine in.

When you have a setup that can truly handle DSD’s capabilities, the soundstage often does come across as cleaner and more expansive than PCM. There’s a certain depth and effortless quality to the audio that, to my ears, feels closer to the original performance.