SACD vs PCM vs FLAC, WAV, etc

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I am currently deciding whether I should consider upgrading my DAC to at least have some DSD compatibility and the more I read, ask, etc, the more confusing it becomes.

Example : 'most DSD is upsampled PCM' and that very little pure DSD recordings exist?

I have a good few SACDs and still use my computer/JRiver/ older PS Audio dac to play my FLAC files. How relevant is getting a DSD DAC today ?

What about software to convert the SACD, another minefield?

Besides FranZar on the forum, whom has helped 'decode' some of mysteries, I found this article a little useful :

https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/audiophile-insights/digital-info/sacd-and-dsd/

Any thoughts, opinions, comments, etc, gladly appreciated.
 
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