John,

Yes, you can transcode between DSD and PCM entirely in the digital domain. THat would be the preferred method actually.

Most products that do Bass Management in the digital domain for SA-CD do a DSD --> PCM conversion.

Maybe should have just been PCM all along [Linked Image from softronix.com]

CHeers,

Surround Music Fan/Computer Geek/Curmudgeon in training.
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