[rickyleelee]

Thank you for you reply,

I had to install ASIOProxy, found here to get foo_dsd_asio to display in ASIO drivers.

Latest version is 0.9.2 and looks like this (don't know if there's anything wrong there):





In the SACD tab, the PCM settings seem to be fine:






...while the DSD options are greyed out:






Does anyone know why?

DSD plays fine though.

go to the foobar forums and take a look. Let google be your assistant. peace

 

[technobear]

...while the DSD options are greyed out:






Does anyone know why?

DSD plays fine though.

Items are greyed out when they are not relevant.

Since you're using a micro iDSD which can play DSD natively (i.e. without conversion), you should use output mode DSD.

Output mode PCM will convert all your DSD files to PCM on the way out. This is for DACs that cannot play DSD.

 

[Korabeu]

Thanks again for your reply & your explanations technobear,
 
it's all new for me so I suppose the learning curve is a bit more steep than I had imagined.
 
What got me started on that "greyed out" DSD option was the very post you directed me to earlier, namely this.
In your post there, DSD options aren't greyed out and just wanted to replicate that.
 
What am I missing here?

 

[DarktoreS]

 
My combo Micro IDSD+iTube+iCan SE with the TH500RP on Hifiman Focus pads, the rendering is really fabulous ! 

 

[subwoof3r]

  What am I missing here?

Maybe you can check if your AMR USB driver has been really and properly installed? it should look like this :
 

 
I have also 64 bits but I'm on Windows 10 Pro

 

[howdy]

Sure am glad that I only use my Micro for portable use via iBasso DX80.
DX80>iFI DSD>OppoPM3=:thumbsup_tone1:

 

[Triodemode]

Can someone tell me how to find the current version of firmware that my micro iDSD is running, and what version is recommended for a stand alone windows XP machine using Foobar2000?  Thanks.

 

[WilliamLeonhart]

oh

My combo Micro IDSD+iTube+iCan SE with the TH500RP on Hifiman Focus pads, the rendering is really fabulous ! 

i love those pictures where ifi's are lining up perfectly

 

[Korabeu]

 
Maybe you can check if your AMR USB driver has been really and properly installed? it should look like this :
 
I have also 64 bits but I'm on Windows 10 Pro

 
Hi, thanks for taking the time to help me with this, I appreciate it.
 
This is how mine looks, identical to yours, lacking only the digital signature.
It could be a Windows 7 vs Windows 10 issue but it would be nice if someone could confirm this.
 

 

[subwoof3r]

   
Hi, thanks for taking the time to help me with this, I appreciate it.
 
This is how mine looks, identical to yours, lacking only the digital signature.
It could be a Windows 7 vs Windows 10 issue but it would be nice if someone could confirm this.
 

 
It's strange because your driver has been properly installed

Maybe you should ask to ifi team via ticket support? they are very reactive and helpful.

 

[technobear]

Can someone tell me how to find the current version of firmware that my micro iDSD is running

C:\Program Files\iFi\USB_HD_Audio_Driver\iFiHDUSBAudio_dfuapp.exe

What version is recommended for a stand alone windows XP machine using Foobar2000? Thanks.

http://ifi-audio.com/micro-idsd-ifi-xmos-firmware/

 

[marcus1]

I know I've read the answer to my question below somewhere but can't find it here or on the ifi site, so:
When selecting the line direct out with fixed RCA output are the digital filters still active or does direct line out bypass everything?
Thanks

 

[Triodemode]

C:\Program Files\iFi\USB_HD_Audio_Driver\iFiHDUSBAudio_dfuapp.exe
http://ifi-audio.com/micro-idsd-ifi-xmos-firmware/

Thank you for this

C:\Program Files\iFi\USB_HD_Audio_Driver\iFiHDUSBAudio_dfuapp.exe
http://ifi-audio.com/micro-idsd-ifi-xmos-firmware/

Thank you for this Technobear.  Have you read if anyone has 'bricked' their micro iDSD when upgrading firmware?  I'm still running 4.06, but play a lot of native DSD music and  the new 5.2 is supposed to have improved sonics for native DSD.

 

[technobear]

I know I've read the answer to my question below somewhere but can't find it here or on the ifi site, so:
When selecting the line direct out with fixed RCA output are the digital filters still active or does direct line out bypass everything?
Thanks

What do you mean by 'digital filters'?

A lot of folks are getting confused and thinking that XBASS and 3D must be DSP. They are not and they are not active in direct mode.

If you mean the digital filters in the DAC - standard, minimum phase and bit perfect - these are always active.

 

[technobear]

Have you read if anyone has 'bricked' their micro iDSD when upgrading firmware?

I don't recall that happening to anyone. I've done it a fair few times without mishap.