A 3D modeling file format entered into the DAZ Studio 4 modeling program. Can contain character data, shape poses, shadows, or materials for a model created in the program. Used to exchange DAZ model information with other 3D modeling programs that support the DSF format.
DSF files use JSON formatting so that the files are human-readable and easy to share. But DSF files can also combine .ZIP compression defined by the user in the DAZ Studio save window. Compressed DSF files are significantly smaller in size because JSON text is compressed at a high ratio.
Note: Compressed DSF files can be decompressed using any Zip-based utility.
The .dsf file extension represents a DSF audio file. Sounds in DSF format can be played using the following programs: DeliPlayer, StormSky RainbowPlayer, OpenMPT, ModPlug Player.
DSD
(Direct Stream Digital) is a format for storing audio recordings developed by Sony and Phillips. The DSD format is fundamentally different from the usual WAV, FLAC or MP3 and has a number of features that I would like to talk about.
I absolutely don’t want to harp on the topic - which is better, the familiar PCM with now familiar CDs and mp3s, or the still exotic SACD and DSD. My personal choice was made a long time ago - if the music is in the present, and not in upscaled DSD, we listen to it, if not, we will listen to it in FLAC.
This is all very subjective, but to my untrained ears, DSD sounds very, very nice. Some people insist on the epithet “analog”, but I’ll just be more careful in my judgments.
The first and most important question is: do I need it?
Lately, my favorite word in the world of audiophilia has been the word esoteric. On the one hand, good sound has a strong scientific basis. On the other hand, audiophiles very often tend to hear sound improvements where there are none. Therefore, whether you need to bother with the DSD format or not, only you can decide for yourself. Even mid-priced equipment allows you to hear and appreciate the difference between DSD and PCM formats. Well, if to listen to music all you need is a combination of a phone + any headphones, then I personally don’t see much point in bothering.
IRON
There is no point in talking much about hardware, since there is a complete block diagram and the results of specific measurements.
In fact, this, of course, will not tell you anything about exactly how the player sounds, so I will have to go into analogies and associations - there are simply no options.Where are DSD deposits found in nature? Where does this valuable mineral come from?
The main source today is SACD rips
. Making them is not very easy, the format is well protected, but if you suddenly master the process of converting your legally purchased SACD discs into files, you will not break the law. Maybe. At least the law does not prohibit making a backup copy for personal purposes.
The second method is completely legal, without the slightest doubt. After the SACD format was cracked and obtaining DSD files was not difficult, music hardware companies raced to build support for the format into their products. In turn, record companies, not particularly large ones with an eye on audiophiles, began to actively sell music in DSD format through their online stores
.
CONCLUSIONS
Without a doubt, in terms of price and sound, Zishan DSD
is a complete success!
Here you have support for a huge number of formats (without any conversion), the ability to easily replace the amplifier and, of course, full-fledged Tetris! Yes, and just look at the appearance of the device, sleek boys don’t go with such a device, it requires the grated male hand of an understanding audiophile. Highly recommend.
PS
Firmware updates for
Zishan DSD
can be downloaded
from here
.
The update scheme is simple: dump the contents of the archive into the root of the memory card and turn on the device. bin
files from the memory card later .
What types of DSD files are there?
Now the two most popular formats are DFF
and
DSF
. They differ from each other approximately like WAV and FLAC. Both are lossless formats, both provide maximum quality, but DFF does not support either compression or file tags, while DSF supports both.
As for quality, DSD64 files with a sampling frequency of 2.8 MHz are considered the basic standard. There are also DSD128, DSD256 and DSD512 standards, in each subsequent case the sampling rate is doubled. What we need to remember is not these streams of numbers, but only the fact that each Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) with DSD support clearly indicates up to what frequency it receives streams. Naturally, the latest chips can handle DSD512, but in real life things are simpler - the vast majority of recordings exist in DSD64, very few modern recordings have been released in DSD128, and DSD256 and DSD512 are still only in the form of test recordings.
INTERFACE
The main screen contains all the necessary information: battery status, title and progress of the song, characteristics of the stream being played and album cover.
In the quick settings, you can replace the cover display with a much more audiophile display of the spectrum; there is also a choice of playback mode and a 10-band equalizer switch.
I see only two drawbacks here. The first is that it is impossible to delete the entire folder, and the second is that on the current firmware the player cannot scale covers and sometimes it doesn’t even look funny.
CUE files are also supported, and quite correctly, we go into each CUE file as if it were a folder.
What to do with SACD images?
There are people who burn these images onto discs and subsequently listen to them on their players. Not all players support such discs; I listen to everything through my music server, so I don’t know anything about the features of this method. I extract music from images into separate files in DSF format (remember, it supports tags!).
The best software for extracting tracks from SACD images is the console utility sacd_extract
from the free package
sacd_ripper
. As far as I could see, all other software is based on this utility and is simply a shell for running this utility.
The most optimal utility syntax:
Sacd_extract -2 -s -i
This command will extract a stereo version of the music (it happens that the disc simultaneously contains versions with 2 channels and 5.1 surround sound), in DSF format (because it supports tags) from the file that we specify with the -i
.
These utilities are distributed in the form of source codes or ready-made binaries (there are versions for Windows, Linux and Mac OS).
A little tip - if you use sacd_extract in the Mac OS version, do not put a space between the -i parameter and the iso file name, otherwise there will be an error. In versions for Linux and Windows, you need to put a space.
UNPACKING AND EQUIPMENT
The player arrived without any packaging, just wrapped in bubble wrap. A quick glance at the configuration generally allows you to fill the nearest trash can with it.
The microUSB cable is too hard and extremely short.
Chinese charging for the outdated 5 volt 1 ampere is practically useless, since there are already plenty of similar ones at home, and right away with a suitable plug.
More or less, you can thank for the 16 GB class 10 memory card and a good card reader.
On the other hand, 16 gigabytes for Hi-Res music is nothing at all.
What should I do if I have DFF files and really want to add tags?
Quite recently I encountered this situation myself. Two albums, DFF file format, the music server plays them, but instead of tags there are dashes. Sadness. The first thought is to convert it to DSF format. But how? What if the quality suffers? It turned out to be simple. There is a good utility called dff2dsf. Translates very quickly, the quality does not suffer, since no recoding occurs. The only inconvenience is that it is also a command line and there is no batch processing of files, if you please set each one separately in the form:
Dff2dsf
The utility is free, there are versions for Windows, Linux and Mac OS.
CHARACTERISTICS
- DAC: AK4495SEQ
- Amplifiers: OPA2134/OP275 + LME49720 + BUF634
- Format support: DSF, DFF, ISO, WAV, DTS, FLAC, APE, MP3, CUE
- Display: color
- Operating time on one charge: 8-12 hours (screen off)
- Charging time: 3 hours (current 5 volts 1 ampere)
- Battery: 3000mAh
- Input: MicroUSB
- Outputs: 3.5 mm headphone, line, coaxial
- Memory card support: MicroSD (up to 128 GB)
- USB DAC mode: asynchronous, up to 48 kHz/16 bit
- Dimensions (L x W x H): Dimensions: 95 x 56 x 22 mm
- Weight: 173 g.
PURCHASE
What do you need to listen to DSD files well?
The minimum combination for high-quality listening is a player program and a DAC as a source, and then, as usual, amplifiers, speakers, headphones, etc. The player program can be installed on anything - a smartphone, computer, refrigerator, toaster, whatever! The main thing is that the program can read the DSD file and send it to the DAC without changes. Did I think I remembered the refrigerator for a catchphrase? Figurines. Here ! Next, your DAC will process your DSD stream and output a regular analog signal.
True, there is one peculiarity - if the DAC supports the DSD format, then very weak hardware can be used as a source (the ideal option is a single-board minicomputer Raspberry Pi
). Well, if your DAC only understands PCM, then the conversion will take place in software and will load the processor well.
Well, there is a separate category - a fairly new family of music sources, Network Players. As a rule, these are serious devices, with a lot of capabilities, support for everything that is possible and impossible, their own DAC inside and for obscene money. If suddenly you are the owner of just such a piece of hardware, then simply unpack/download the DSD files and slip them into your player, it will play them without problems.
DESIGN/ERGONOMICS
As a makeshift device, Zishan DSD will not be able to please you with girly glamor. This is a strict men's player with a metal body and rattling copper buttons.
And although the weight is only 170 grams, the sharpened sharp angle will more than replace you as a weapon of self-defense in the dark alleys of the city.
The dimensions are just right, the player easily fits into any pocket and is not inclined to pull your pants off even in the hottest time of the year.
On his back is the proud inscription “Zishan DSD”.
And from the face - a large color display with excellent brightness and acceptable viewing angles.
Below the screen are the same 5 copper buttons. By the way, according to the comment in the order, the seller can send a device with plastic buttons if this is critical for you.
On the bottom of the Zishan DSD there is a MicroUSB port for charging and connecting with a digital signal source.
Next to it is an indicator LED.
To the right you can find 3.5 mm. coaxial output, for those who plan to connect the player with a high-quality external amplifier.
On top, everything is much more prosaic: a slot for memory cards up to 128 gigabytes, a reset button, a volume control, a headphone output and a separate line output. The sound from the linear is not adjustable with a knob and differs from the main signal in the absence of an output amplifier in the path.
Everything on the side faces is empty.
The first time after purchasing Zishan DSD, I was completely confused about the purpose of the buttons. However, a day later I was already able to easily navigate without literally taking the player out of my pocket.
Everything turned out to be extremely simple. On the main playback screen, you can go to quick settings by pressing the up button, to the file list by pressing down, or to the main menu by holding your finger on the left button.
Links to programs that I use to work with DSD files.
All programs except Tag&Rename are free, and you can do just fine without it. Since MP3Tag began supporting the DSD format, the need for Tag&Rename has disappeared; I use it simply because I’m used to it.
Nowadays, in order to create a drawing, there is no longer a need to while away the night over a sheet of Whatman paper. For students, architects, designers and other interested parties, there are many programs for working with vector graphics that allow you to do this in electronic form. Each of them has its own file format, but it may happen that you need to open a project created in one program in another. To facilitate this task, the DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) format was developed.
Thus, if a file has a DXF extension, this means that it contains some kind of vector image. How you can open it will be discussed further.
The development of the DXF format as a means for exchanging data between different graphics editors suggests that there are as many ways to open such a file as there are programs for working with vector graphics. It is difficult to verify whether this is actually the case, so only the most well-known software products will be discussed below. To check, take a DXF file that contains a simple drawing for aircraft modeling.
Method 1: Autodesk AutoCAD
The developer of the DFX format is Autodesk, which has gained worldwide fame thanks to its AutoCAD program, designed for drawing and creating 2D and 3D projects. Therefore, it is logical to assume that working with the DXF format in this product is implemented most organically. With AutoCAD you can open and edit DXF files of any size.
The program itself is a very expensive product, but for testing purposes, users are provided with a trial version, which can be used for free for 30 days.
To open a DXF file using AutoCAD, you must:
That's it, our file is open.
Along with the file, the user also has access to a powerful arsenal for working with it, which is provided by the Autodesk AutoCAD program.
Method 2: Adobe Illustrator
The vector graphics editor from Adobe is also widely known in its field. Like other products of the company, it has a user-friendly interface with many features and templates that make the user's work easier. Like AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator is software for professionals, but more focused on creating illustrations. Drawings can also be viewed and edited.
To familiarize yourself with the program's capabilities, you can download a free trial version. Unfortunately, its validity is limited to only 7 days.
Opening a DXF file through Adobe Illustrator is easy. To do this you need:
A DXF file can be viewed, edited, converted to other formats, and printed.
Method 3: Corel Draw
The graphic editor Corel Draw is rightfully one of the leaders among software products of this type. With it you can create graphics and draw three-dimensional models. It has many different design tools, is able to convert raster graphics into vector graphics and much more. A 15-day demo version is provided for users to try out.
Opening a DXF file through Corel Draw occurs in a standard way, not much different from those described above.
As in previous cases, it can be viewed, edited and printed.
Method 4: DWGSee DWG Viewer
If you need to quickly view a drawing file without installing cumbersome graphic editors, the DWGSee DWG Viewer program can come to the rescue. It is fast and easy to install, does not require computer resources and is capable of opening drawings saved in the most common formats. The user is offered a 21-day trial version.
The program interface is intuitive and the DXF file is opened in the standard way via “File”
—
"Open"
.
The program allows you to view, print a drawing, and convert it to other graphic formats.
Method 5: Free DWG Viewer
The Free DWG Viewer from OpenText Brava is a program that is very similar in functionality and interface to the previous one. It is compact in size, has a simple interface, but most importantly, it is absolutely free.
Despite the presence of DWG in the name, the software allows you to view all CAD file formats, including DXF.
The file opens in the same way as in the previous methods.
All viewing functions are open, including rotation, zoom, and layer viewing. But you cannot edit the file in this utility.
Having opened the DXF file in 5 different programs, we were convinced that this format corresponds to its purpose and is a convenient means of exchange between different graphic editors. The list of programs with which you can open it is much larger than that given in this article. Therefore, the user can easily choose exactly the software product that best suits his needs.
Are you having trouble opening .DSF files? We collect information about file formats and can explain what DSF files are needed. Additionally, we recommend programs that are most suitable for opening or converting such files.
SOUND
I was asked a lot of questions about the sound of Zishan DSD in the context of comparison with the first generation FiiO X5.
Here I want to emphasize that out of the box the sound of these players is very similar: the same moderately deep, but fast and biting bass, crystal clear mids and bright detailed highs. The detailing of the mid frequencies and the separation of stage plans make you shake a virtual hand with the developers of this miracle. The presentation is a little aggressive and quite emotional.
Comparing Zishan DSD with FiiO X5, it was very difficult for me to identify the leader, but the situation was resolved unexpectedly and fatally.
In one of the comments when unpacking the device, they hinted at the presence of a “crib” on the Zishan DSD board. By “crib” we mean the ability to easily replace the amplifier, without the use of a soldering iron or any technical knowledge. This is where a surprise awaited me!
It was logical to assume that the main amplifier of the player was installed in the crib. However, having taken a closer look at the diagram, I saw that we were being offered to change the amplifier responsible for the low-pass filter (abbreviated LPF). The low-pass filter, contrary to banal logic, cuts off not low, but high frequencies, which is why it mainly affects the middle and high-frequency ranges.
Rummaging around in the desk, I discovered the LM6172
and immediately began installing it. In order to disassemble the device, you must first unscrew the screw on the volume knob, and then the other 4 screws. In general, the process of changing the amplifier, although it requires complete disassembly of the device, in reality it takes about five minutes, if you also count the reassembly.
So, the low-pass amplifier was installed, and the complete LME49720
was put on the table.
It’s worth noting here that in terms of its “musicality” the LME49720
is no different and loses to
the LM6172
.
Sinking into a chair, I turn on the player and freeze in a blissful smile. Surprisingly, I have a completely different sound in my ears, and even more mature: the bass has lost the tightness characteristic of the FiiO X5, the highs have acquired additional brightness, and the mid frequencies seem to have added warmth. By God, I got the impression that I was listening to music directly from a studio analog rack - the sound is simply beautiful! As proof, for the first time in a long time I began to listen to literally everything I found on my hard drive and memory cards...
What is the .DSF file format used for?
File extension .dsf
primarily refers to the Daum PotPlayer Cover (
.dsf
) file type.
Written by one of the authors of The KMPlayer (KMP) as a successor to this player, Daum PotPlayer is a free universal media player for Microsoft Windows from Daum Communications. Daum PotPlayer allows you to change your appearance using skins ( .dsf
).
PotPlayer cover ( .dsf
) is a regular ZIP archive with a different extension.
Inside such an archive there are raster image files of interface elements (.png, .bmp), as well as a control XML file. With Daum PotPlayer installed, any skin ( .dsf
) can be opened and installed by double-clicking;
the file can also be opened as an archive using any ZIP archiver. There are entire collections of custom Daum PotPlayer skins available for download on the Internet. Extension .dsf
also refers to Direct Stream Digital (DSD) audio files (
.dsf
, .dff).
DSD is a single-bit audio encoding format developed by Sony and Philips for Super Audio CD (SACD) media that uses pulse-density modulation (PDM) and a very high sampling rate (~2.8 MHz). Here, the .dsf
is a digital audio recording in DSD format with metadata embedded.
To play such files, you need a sound card with a special DSD-compatible DAC. Using separate utilities, DSD audio files ( .dsf
, .dff) can be converted to traditional PCM format.
Another use case for the .dsf
Associated with the Sega Dreamcast Sound Format (DSF) and the DSF Audio File (
.dsf
) file type.
DSF is a subset of the broader Portable Sound Format (PSF), developed by N. Cor lett for the purpose of extracting audio tracks from video games. A .dsf
file contains digital music extracted from a Sega Dreamcast video game. Like all PSF files, it consists of a sequencer (an executable module of the Sega Dreamcast architecture) and actual data. Music files from Sega Saturn games have a .ssf extension. Playing SSF/DSF files is supported by several media players thanks to enthusiast-written decoders and plugins. There are entire archives of SSF/DSF game music on the Internet.
In addition, the .dsf
also refers to the Corel Designer 3.0-9.0 Drawing (
.dsf
) file type and format.
Corel (formerly Micrografx) Designer is a commercial technical vector graphics editor. The .dsf
file is a Designer drawing/drawing (versions 3.0-9.0). Corel Designer 9.0 is the last version to use the DSF format by default; subsequent versions switched to a different format (.des) but still provide DSF support.
As for DAZ Studio 4.x, a comprehensive virtual photo/video studio solution with advanced 3D modeling and visualization capabilities from DAZ Productions, Inc., the extension is .dsf
stands for the DSON Support File (
.dsf
) file type and format.
DSON (DAZ Scene Object Notation) is both a text and binary format that uses JSON syntax to describe three-dimensional scenes or sets of related objects (shapes). .dsf
file contains a DAZ Studio figure with weight distribution; on the technical side, it contains a set of DSON object library definitions. DSF files with non-shared resources are of the .duf (DSON User File) type.
Another role of the .dsf
associated with the Dune Service File (
.dsf
) file type/format designation.
Dune (Dune HD) is the name of a popular series of hybrid devices of the “multimedia player/receiver” class with proprietary Linux-based software. .dsf
file is a small binary file containing a compiled version of the Dune system script.
Such service files ( .dsf
) are used, in particular, for creating system storage, fine-tuning or expanding functionality. DSF files for various purposes are available for download from the official Dune website and other Internet resources.
Laminar Research's powerful X-Plane flight simulator uses the .dsf
in relation to the proprietary Distribution Scenery Format (DSF), first used in X-Plane 8.
The .dsf
contains a 3D model of a specific area of the terrain in DSF format.
DSF is an uncompressed, extensible container format for terrain objects in the form of vertex meshes, textures, and other graphic resources located in accordance with the latitude-longitude coordinate system and altitude. .dsf
) of various cities and locations are available online
Additionally, the .dsf
occurs as a designation for starting line files (DSFs) used in conjunction with RACELOGIC's PerformanceBox/DriftBox racing recorders.
.dsf
file is a small text file that specifies the locations of the starting and finishing lines for a specific race track. DSF files are placed in the “\DSF” directory of the recorder memory card. RACELOGIC provides freely available DSF files for all famous race tracks in the world.
Finally, the .dsf
also related to the Data System File (
.dsf
) file type and the associated binary format developed by Scientific Software International (SSI) for its structural equation modeling (LISREL) and computational data processing (PRELIS) programs.
The .dsf
file automatically created when LISREL runs contains descriptions of LISREL/PRELIS data objects.
Warning
We do not recommend trying to fix the problem manually unless you have sufficient computer knowledge. It is recommended to use automatic tools or contact experts
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Programs for opening or converting DSF files
You can open DSF files with the following programs:
You»re here because you have a file that has a file extension ending in .dsf. Files with the file extension .dsf can only be launched by certain applications. It's possible that .dsf files are data files rather than documents or media, which means they're not meant to be viewed at all.
The DSF file extension is a data format known as Designer File or Micrografx Designer v7.x file. DSF files are associated to Corel Designer, a drawing program previously owned by Micrografx. It was originally developed by Micrografx, which was bought by Corel in 2001. DSF files contain vector graphic, such as text, raster images, and drawn objects which are used to create illustrations like company logos, marketing materials, and other print and digital graphics . The latest version of the software is which was released in 2010. It creates illustrations, diagrams and technical documentation with confidence. It is effective for the creation of engineering drawings, but also offers many functions for graphic design. Key features include precision vector drawing, integrated CorelDraw, enhanced Photo-Paint and PowerTrace. This software is implemented with support for more than 100 file formats, including AutoCAD DWG and DXF, Microsoft Visio (VSD), CGM, SVG, DOC, DOCX, RTF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, RIF, and XLSL.
Launch a .dsf file, or any other file on your PC, by double-clicking it. If your file associations are set up correctly, the application that's meant to open your .dsf file will open it. It's possible you may need to download or purchase the correct application. It’s also possible that you have the correct application on your PC, but .dsf files aren’t yet associated with it. In this case, when you try to open a .dsf file, you can tell Windows which application is the correct one for that file. From then on, opening a .dsf file will open the correct application.
Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite X5
Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite X5
Micrografx originally developed the Corel DESIGNER, a vector-based program, and was sold to Corel in 2011. Cores DESIGNER Technical Suite X5 was the 2010″s version of the software where you can instantly use an augmentation if you create callouts that will robotically renumber itself, create complimentary materials like brochures, leaflets, and more.
The application has a complete professional bitmap editing application where you can publish your finished documents with full support for common technical illustration standards, and you can also convert scanned images or bitmaps into a smooth, editable, vectographics that can be scaled up or down withouth loss of quality. It has an added support for WebCGM 2.0/2.1, S1000D profiles along with new Web expert tools and file format compatibility. Cross sections or corner sections for 3D animations is also one of its features where you can make an easy Flash Web animations. This software works with Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP with 32-bit or 64-bit editions. DAZ 3D DAZ Studio 4
DAZ 3D DAZ Studio 4
DAZ 3D DAZ Studio 4 is a 3D software developed by DAZ 3D to create digital illustrations of virtual people, animals, settings and environment.
It provides quick and simple procedures for making graphic illustrations like clothes for animation with a rich cache of posing, customization, and animation tools. Video tutorials that provide easy to follow instructions are included within the application to assist users in creating their selected subjects for animation. DAZ studio contains a digital warehouse of 3D characters, virtual environments, and accessories that can be used when creating graphic illustrations and animations. Tools like the 3Delight render engine allow users to create custom 3D characters and avatars just by clicking on their choice of subject and accessories from the digital warehouse, then enhance the rendered graphics to make a unique, custom-designed animation. The digital warehouse also contains virtual environments with fly-throughs that can be used in illustrations for graphic novels and comics. The version DAZ Studio 4.5 contains add-ons like the 3D Bridge for Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk FBX Exporter, the Content Creator Toolkit for creating 3D content, the GoZ Bridge For DAZ Studio 4 to ZBrush, and Texture Atlas. The application runs on platforms supported by Windows and Mac. Be careful not to rename the extension on .dsf files, or any other files. This will not change the file type. Only special conversion software can change a file from one file type to another.
