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Super Audio CD Decoder vs HQPlayer: catalog facts
Super Audio CD Decoder	HQPlayer
Free Free and open source under the LGPL version 2.0.	Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Plays SACD ISO images, DSDIFF, DSF and DSD WavPack DoP and PCM output modes	Offers advanced PCM and DSD processing Supports compatible local and network audio outputs
Requires foobar2000, so Windows only SourceForge project is marked as inactive by its developer	Demanding processing settings can require substantial computing power.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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