SACD Network Ripping Guide: Oppo, Pioneer & Sony Players
SACD network ripping lets you back up your Super Audio CD collection to ISO files over your home network — no special PC drive required. All you need is a compatible Blu-ray player, your local network, and Lossless Extract. This guide covers every supported player and walks you through the full process. There is also a full video guide here
Why Rip SACDs Over the Network?
Standard CD and DVD drives on your computer cannot read SACD discs. The DSD audio layer is protected and inaccessible to ordinary ripping software. Network ripping works around this by using the MediaTek chipset inside certain Blu-ray players, which can be put into a server mode to stream the raw DSD data over your local network directly to your PC or Mac.
The result is a lossless ISO file containing the full SACD — both the stereo and multichannel DSD layers — exactly as authored. This makes it more convenient to play and also makes it less worrying to handle discs.
Compatible Players for SACD Network Ripping
Not all Blu-ray players support this. The following models are confirmed compatible:
Oppo
- BDP-83
- BDP-93
- BDP-95
- BDP-103 / 103D
- BDP-105 / 105D
- UDP-203 (added June 2025)
- UDP-205 (added June 2025)
Pioneer
- BDP-LX58
- BDP-LX88
- BDP-160
- BDP-170
- BDP-180 (limited support)
Sony
- BDP-S390
- BDP-S490
- BDP-S590
- BDP-S4100
- BDP-S5100
- BDP-S6200
- BDP-S7200
- BDP-S790
Other Compatible Players
Cambridge Audio 752BD, Cambridge Audio CXU, Arcam FMJ UDP411, Arcam CDS27, and select Denon models (e.g. DBT-3313UD) also support SACD network ripping.
What You Need Before You Start
- A compatible player (see list above) connected to your home network via ethernet (recommended) or Wi-Fi
- Lossless Extract installed on your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer on the same network
- The SACD disc you own and want to back up
- At least 3–6 GB of free disk space per disc (multichannel SACDs are larger)
How to Rip SACD Over the Network with Lossless Extract
Step 1 — Connect Your Player to the Network
Connect your Blu-ray player to your router via ethernet cable. Note its IP address from the player’s Network Setup menu (Settings → Network → Connection Information). Lossless Extract makes this easy as it has a built in scan feature.
Step 2 — Load the SACD
Insert your SACD disc into the player and close the tray. If your player has Auto Play enabled, disable it first in Playback Settings — it can interfere with the ripping process.
Step 3 — Open Lossless Extract and Scan for Your Player
Open Lossless Extract on your computer. Go to the SACD section and click “Scan Network” — Lossless Extract will automatically find compatible players on your local network. Select your player from the list.
Step 4 — Select Your Output Format and Start
Click Extract. Lossless Extract handles the rest, downloading the DSD audio stream directly from your player over the network to an ISO file.
Step 5 — Tag Your Files
Once the extraction is complete, use Lossless Extract’s built-in audio fingerprinting to automatically identify your album, apply metadata tags, and download artwork — all with one click.
Ethernet vs Wi-Fi: Does It Matter?
Ethernet is strongly recommended. SACD ISOs are large files (multichannel discs can exceed 5 GB), and Wi-Fi connections — while they will work — are slower and more prone to interruptions mid-rip. A wired connection ensures a clean, fast extraction every time. Typically it will take half the time via ethernet
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rip SACDs without a compatible player?
If you don’t have a compatible Blu-ray player, Lossless Extract also supports SACD ISOs — so if you can obtain an ISO file from another source, you can still extract the DSD tracks. However, to rip directly from disc, a compatible player is required.
Does this work with the newer Oppo UDP-203 and UDP-205?
Yes — the UDP-203 and UDP-205 were added to the compatible player list in June 2025. They require a specific AutoScript version; Lossless Extract handles the configuration automatically.
What’s the difference between DSF and DFF?
Both are DSD audio formats. DSF (Sony) supports metadata tags, making it the better choice for most users. DFF (Philips) is an older format with limited tagging support. For archiving, DSF is generally preferred.
Is SACD ripping legal?
In most jurisdictions, ripping your own SACD discs for personal archival use is permitted. You should only rip discs you own.
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