slas111
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yes it was unchecked
but when checked it still didn't work
changing the sample rate fixed the problem.
but when checked it still didn't work
changing the sample rate fixed the problem.
When listening to SDM on HQ Player, is bitrate 48k/256 better than 41.1k/256? Or is it best to stick with 41.1k/256 since that is CD quality so it is what a lot of music streams as?
dericchan1
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If your dac supports both 44k and 48k based rates, it is best to turn on adaptive rate so 44k based source gets upsampled to dsd256x44 and 48k based source gets upsampled to dsd256x48
Is upsampling to 48k better, even if the music is originally 44k?
dericchan1
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BShaw
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You aren’t upsampling 44.1 to 48, these are the two different sampling rates of different recordings. Some songs might be 16/44.1, while others were produced at 24/48, etc. You won’t convert one sampling rate to another, but will upsample whichever is the original rate by multiples of 2,4,8,16. Turning on adaptive rate like Deric suggests allows HQP to work with either base sampling rate without convoluted translation.
Hope that makes sense.
What SDM bitrate does everyone here use? I seem to do best at 44.1k/256.
Is there an easy way to set HQ Player to play FLAC files “untouched” - my DAC, a Spring 3 KTE, has NOS, and I’d like to hear it without any processing.
Or should I use another application? I run a MacBook Pro M3.
Or should I use another application? I run a MacBook Pro M3.
Output tab=either source or PCM, Volume Max=0, PCM gain compensation 0. PCM tab - Filters= none, dither=none, bits could be default or 20, depending upon whether you want to feed the Spring the recommended (20) or whatever is in the file (default) Volume at 0 dBFS
and of course, turn off any convolution or pipeline items you may have configured.
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it is at the very top of the drop down values, just before "8"
plumpudding2
500+ Head-Fier
I'm not quite sure what would happen if you put bits at 20 but have dither at none, I suppose HQPlayer will send 4 random extra bits for a 16-bit source or truncate the last 4 bits for a 24-bit source? For this reason I usually put the dithering on "gauss" if I want to play NOS
likewise, I have no idea. One of the many great mysteries of HQP I suppose. I also use gauss for base dithering and LNS15 for PGGB processed 7xx/24 files reduced to 20bit for Holo May playback.
TedB
100+ Head-Fier
I just play files through Foobar2000 if I want NOS. It's free, easy, and doesn't require changing HQP settings.
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It’s been some months that I’m trying to find the best synergy for my sistem;
I noticed that for the best holographic sound,the best modulator is the AMSDM7EC 512fs+,it give a lot of space,is the most airy,and the sound signature is the most analogue.
I’m trying to use a filter to handle the modulator,and to my ear the sinc mGa is the best choice soundstage,airy,and bass rumble rendering.
But with this combo the resolution is not the best ever heard,if I use the sinc L (all of them in 44.1*1024) the resolution increases a lot,but it lost the “soundstage room” with the combo previously mentioned.
In your experience which is the best sound combo for:
Resolution
Holographic soundstage
Airy sound
And strong bass?
Thank you for your help
I noticed that for the best holographic sound,the best modulator is the AMSDM7EC 512fs+,it give a lot of space,is the most airy,and the sound signature is the most analogue.
I’m trying to use a filter to handle the modulator,and to my ear the sinc mGa is the best choice soundstage,airy,and bass rumble rendering.
But with this combo the resolution is not the best ever heard,if I use the sinc L (all of them in 44.1*1024) the resolution increases a lot,but it lost the “soundstage room” with the combo previously mentioned.
In your experience which is the best sound combo for:
Resolution
Holographic soundstage
Airy sound
And strong bass?
Thank you for your help
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