# Octave Records **URL:** https://forum.psaudio.com/c/octave-records/161.md [Latest](https://forum.psaudio.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.psaudio.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.psaudio.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Octave Records category](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/about-the-octave-records-category/29147)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 4:14am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/about-the-octave-records-category/29147 "2026-05-31T04:14:18Z")
Octave Records and Studios are a state of the art DSD recording facility. Find all the latest recordings, videos and photos. --- ## [New Arrivals](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/new-arrivals/33729)
**Author:** [@scotte1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/scotte1)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/new-arrivals/33729 "2026-09-21T16:42:33Z")
New arrivals: --- ## [Would like to have more octave releases on vinyl](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/would-like-to-have-more-octave-releases-on-vinyl/38026)
**Author:** [@pwb6769](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/pwb6769)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/would-like-to-have-more-octave-releases-on-vinyl/38026 "2026-09-09T21:03:21Z")
just wondering if octave records will continue to release recordings on vinyl. i know that it is more expensive and the pool of buyers is probably rather small but… i have every recording that was offered on vinyl and i… --- ## [Our Latest Release: Acoustic Realism In DSD](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/our-latest-release-acoustic-realism-in-dsd/44618)
**Author:** [@CallumBair](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/CallumBair)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/our-latest-release-acoustic-realism-in-dsd/44618 "2026-08-11T19:15:49Z")
I wanted to announce to those who haven’t heard; our newest release by The Squid City Slingers is out now! This record was one of the first projects I did at Octave Records and was really my foray into the world of DSD. … --- ## [Favorite Octave Recording for Demonstration of a State-of-the-Art System](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/favorite-octave-recording-for-demonstration-of-a-state-of-the-art-system/44354)
**Author:** [@BruceAB](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/BruceAB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/favorite-octave-recording-for-demonstration-of-a-state-of-the-art-system/44354 "2026-06-21T13:56:22Z")
If you could choose just one very musical album in the current Octave catalog that really demonstrates the abilities of a state-of-the-art playback system, which one would it be? By abilities, I mean audiophile-level sou… --- ## [Something New at Octave Records](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/something-new-at-octave-records/44241)
**Author:** [@CallumBair](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/CallumBair)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/something-new-at-octave-records/44241 "2026-06-19T22:43:43Z")
Hey Hifi Family - I wanted to take a second to introduce myself and share some of the exciting things developing at Octave. My name is Callum, and I’m helping run Octave and serving as the primary producer and engineer f… --- ## [Jude Kofie Recording](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/jude-kofie-recording/44255)
**Author:** [@robday](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/robday)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/jude-kofie-recording/44255 "2026-05-30T13:45:09Z")
Only 3 tracks? Would like to see a complete track list if there are more than 3 --- ## [Letting Us Know About New Releases](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/letting-us-know-about-new-releases/44107)
**Author:** [@scotte1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/scotte1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/letting-us-know-about-new-releases/44107 "2026-05-04T03:11:19Z")
@Paul: It seems to me that new releases are starting to hit the PSA Octave Records web page without as much fanfare and announcements that I (at least) have come to appreciate. You might want to consider letting folks h… --- ## [Music (Octave Records) Page Suggestion](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/music-octave-records-page-suggestion/43654)
**Author:** [@scotte1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/scotte1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/music-octave-records-page-suggestion/43654 "2026-05-04T02:56:50Z")
TWIMC (@Paul ?), the latest release in the new release section of the Music page is shown about four deep (reading left to right). I suggest that the newest releases should be displayed newest to oldest, left to right; … --- ## [Any Jessica Carson recordings?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/any-jessica-carson-recordings/44076)
**Author:** [@BruceAB](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/BruceAB)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/any-jessica-carson-recordings/44076 "2026-05-01T02:29:04Z")
I recently purchased the reference SACD “The Audiophile’s Guide: The Stereo” and took a liking to track 10 “Center Channel and soundstage width” because it features a piece composed and sung by Jessica Carson entitled “W… --- ## [SACDs only in the USA?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/sacds-only-in-the-usa/43526)
**Author:** [@Wimek](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Wimek)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/sacds-only-in-the-usa/43526 "2026-03-22T19:50:56Z")
I was browsing through the Octave Records albums and noticed the following: Is this real? I bought about 25 SACDs and a few CDs from Octave Records since early 2024 and really hope that the SACDs I Ordered last mont… --- ## [Why DSD Sounds More Like Analog Audio: NativeDSD Founders](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/why-dsd-sounds-more-like-analog-audio-nativedsd-founders/43304)
**Author:** [@hanz](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/hanz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/why-dsd-sounds-more-like-analog-audio-nativedsd-founders/43304 "2025-12-15T04:08:26Z")
A new video was posted by Moon-Audio called Why DSD Sounds More Like Analog Audio: NativeDSD Founders Explain When it comes to SACD as a carrier of DSD (pdm), the analogy that comes to mind is LaserDisc as carrier of an… --- ## [Playback DSD Files through a computer](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/playback-dsd-files-through-a-computer/42665)
**Author:** [@Marcanola](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Marcanola)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/playback-dsd-files-through-a-computer/42665 "2025-11-04T17:44:38Z")
Hi everyone, I’m new to this forum and looking for guidance on downloading and playing music from Octave Records. I’ll be using a Cambridge CX-A81 integrated amplifier, connected via its USB audio input. My source devi… --- ## [New Octave Release Otis Taylor And The Electrics](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/new-octave-release-otis-taylor-and-the-electrics/43044)
**Author:** [@further](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/further)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/new-octave-release-otis-taylor-and-the-electrics/43044 "2025-11-04T12:24:04Z")
I received email notice on this new release. While I see downloads listed on the website, no SACD is yet shown. --- ## [Octave Records SACD List](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/octave-records-sacd-list/42023)
**Author:** [@jtsnead](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jtsnead)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/octave-records-sacd-list/42023 "2025-07-21T00:58:12Z")
Anyone have a Octave Records SACD release list, old to new? TIA --- ## [Issue with 'the art of hifi', V1, Bass](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/issue-with-the-art-of-hifi-v1-bass/42133)
**Author:** [@akro](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/akro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/issue-with-the-art-of-hifi-v1-bass/42133 "2025-07-06T22:06:09Z")
many of the pieces are almost totally presented to left side of stage and drums are almost non-existent in relevant pieces (except for Rocky Mountain Rain – exclusively a drum set superbly presented with about the best c… --- ## [Looks like Octave Records has got a discount](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/looks-like-octave-records-has-got-a-discount/42006)
**Author:** [@Wimek](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Wimek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/looks-like-octave-records-has-got-a-discount/42006 "2025-06-24T23:12:09Z")
It says: up to 30% off when you grab five or more. https://www.psaudio.com/collections/octave-records --- ## [DSD 256 playing as 44kHz/16 bit on DS MkI through Air Lens on I2S](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dsd-256-playing-as-44khz-16-bit-on-ds-mki-through-air-lens-on-i2s/41834)
**Author:** [@ABQSlim](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/ABQSlim)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dsd-256-playing-as-44khz-16-bit-on-ds-mki-through-air-lens-on-i2s/41834 "2025-06-03T04:05:04Z")
Just downloaded Otis Taylor-Hey Joe Opus Red Meat-DSD 256 (OCT0003) to my computer, unzipped, then copied to my NAS. When I send through ethernet to my Air Lens and then to DS MK1 through I2S, I hear nothing and the DS … --- ## [Octave Radio Stream Quality](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/octave-radio-stream-quality/36800)
**Author:** [@rickerr63](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/rickerr63)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/octave-radio-stream-quality/36800 "2025-05-09T17:06:06Z")
Hi guys. Loving Octave Radio buyt just wondering why it only streams at MP3 192 quality ? This is the same on sonos or using the simaudio moon mind app through the 680D. Is it my kit or is the quality limited fior som… --- ## [Octave Radio in Roon Radio](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/octave-radio-in-roon-radio/41427)
**Author:** [@jllaudio](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jllaudio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/octave-radio-in-roon-radio/41427 "2025-04-16T02:57:40Z")
i’ve looked for Octave Radio in Roon Radio but can’t fiind it. Is it in Roon Radio? If not how do I add it, if possible? Thanks, John --- ## [New Studio location?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/new-studio-location/40010)
**Author:** [@wobblewobble](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/wobblewobble)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/new-studio-location/40010 "2025-03-15T20:38:14Z")
Is this video old? @Paul mentions the studio is going to be in the PS Audio office, upstairs? I thought the studio is a different building, separate to the office building --- ## [TAOH-Vol 6, Guitars](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/taoh-vol-6-guitars/38780)
**Author:** [@Theo](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Theo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/taoh-vol-6-guitars/38780 "2025-03-02T21:32:18Z")
Received “The Art of HiFi-Vol 6-Guitars” production. Enjoyed the Seth Lewis Trio cuts, especially due to the wonderful Hammond/Leslie organ background fill-ins & the very melodic plucked upright String Bass solos! Bill K… --- ## [Where's Jessica?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/wheres-jessica/30434)
**Author:** [@jtwrace](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jtwrace)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/wheres-jessica/30434 "2025-02-26T03:15:09Z")
Has she gone AWOL? 3 weeks since her last video. --- ## [The art of hifi, volume 06: Guitars](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-art-of-hifi-volume-06-guitars/40458)
**Author:** [@Wimek](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Wimek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-art-of-hifi-volume-06-guitars/40458 "2025-01-26T18:35:24Z")
Some time ago I bought The art of hifi, volume 01: Bass on SACD. Last week “Santa” gave me the volumes 02 to 06 and I really like the Art of hifi serie, they sound very good. Great recordings! I listen to a wide variety… --- ## [DSD256 and how it's being played](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dsd256-and-how-its-being-played/29616)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 349\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dsd256-and-how-its-being-played/29616 "2025-01-25T20:57:45Z")
At Octave Records we’re preparing the necessary equipment to remaster a few of our classics, like Gabe Mervine’s Say Somethin’, among others and will make these remasters available in DSD256 for download. I am curious h… --- ## [Is there something very wrong downloading Octave file?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/is-there-something-very-wrong-downloading-octave-file/40425)
**Author:** [@Peter2](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Peter2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2024, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/is-there-something-very-wrong-downloading-octave-file/40425 "2024-12-29T10:18:29Z")
The other day I decided to download another of the Art of Hi Fi" items, this time the Soundstage" one, as already had the “Bass” download. I followed the instuctions as one does, and down loaded it to my Download folder,… --- ## [Loud Pops and Scratches when playing Live at The Muse Performance Space DSD256](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/loud-pops-and-scratches-when-playing-live-at-the-muse-performance-space-dsd256/40346)
**Author:** [@mikemalter](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mikemalter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/loud-pops-and-scratches-when-playing-live-at-the-muse-performance-space-dsd256/40346 "2024-12-19T18:34:01Z")
I just downloaded the 256 DSD recording of Live at The Muse Performance Space. I am hearing loud pops and scratching noises at the start of each cut and then for the first 30 seconds or so, I hearing additional pops and… --- ## [Introduction and request advice](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/introduction-and-request-advice/39852)
**Author:** [@WannaBeHiFi](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/WannaBeHiFi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/introduction-and-request-advice/39852 "2024-11-04T16:13:04Z")
Hello Forum: I come seeking advice on Octave Records. A younger me was very passionate about quality hi fi reproduction. Then children, work, and life took their toll and all that equipment fell by the wayside. Most my… --- ## [Octave Records Art of HiFi at Native DSD 20% Bundle Discount](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/octave-records-art-of-hifi-at-native-dsd-20-bundle-discount/39832)
**Author:** [@mrcandude](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mrcandude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/octave-records-art-of-hifi-at-native-dsd-20-bundle-discount/39832 "2024-11-01T10:03:19Z")
@Paul @JessicaCarson Hi Jessica, Paul! Hope that you are well. Is this a new trend to have OR recordings available on other platforms? Will other recordings follow? Thanks! B. --- ## [Pennies From Heaven](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pennies-from-heaven/39812)
**Author:** [@scotte1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/scotte1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pennies-from-heaven/39812 "2024-10-31T03:10:42Z")
Firing up dBpoweramp now…will listen later: [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/c/octave-records/161.md?page=1)