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post #1 of 7
1/12/12 at 2:46pm
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I have a question about my Audioengine D1. I currently plug it in via USB to my computer and select the output as the Audioengine D1. If I use an optical audio cable, will the sound be superior over USB? Thanks

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post #2 of 7
1/12/12 at 8:58pm

Probably nothing that the human ear can tell apart.  Optical and USB do have different jitter rates, but it has been shown again and again that we really can't hear even quite large differences in jitter.  I say pick the port most convenient to you and go with that.  Enjoy your amp and don't second guess anything.

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post #3 of 7
1/27/12 at 6:41am

I just ordered one.  I planned on using it with my MacBook Air for road use.  Hope it's good.

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post #4 of 7
1/27/12 at 9:02am

For those with Macs, remember to set the device to 24-bit/96KHz.  Here's how (from Audioengine's site):

 

 

How do I make sure that the D1 DAC is set to 24-bit/96KHz audio?
If using a Mac, open the Audio MIDI Setup utility in Applications->Utilities, choose "Audioengine D1" under audio devices and check that the format is set to 96 and the bit depth is set to 24bit.
 
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post #5 of 7
1/27/12 at 9:43am

The site says optical is up to 192. Isn't optical limited to 96k?

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post #6 of 7
1/27/12 at 9:52am

I'm pretty sure it is, at least with all optical receivers currently in production.

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post #7 of 7
1/27/12 at 11:46am

AG tech support said its tested at 192 via optical so I don't know how they did it. 

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