Marantz HD-DAC1

[Dexon]

Anyone here use a Foobar and Win10 with that bogus "Fall Creators Update"? I was using ASIO configuration, listed in 'output' as 'DSD : ASIO : Marantz ASIO Device'. Now it stopped working and I'm not sure how to get even a bit perfect with this device anymore.

 

[VilMo]

Why don't you try to re-install the driver again. I had the same issue with another DAC that stopped working after the Fall Creators Update.
After I removed the driver and installed it again - all started to work fine.

 

[L@eric]

Why don't you try to re-install the driver again. I had the same issue with another DAC that stopped working after the Fall Creators Update.
After I removed the driver and installed it again - all started to work fine.

I used Daphile 17.09 x86_rt for about six months, playing HD-DAC1 for decoding and headphone output (cans are HD-800 & T1) and everything is perfect and smooth (no matter in DSD Native or DoP mode) .
But recently wanted to try DAC1 coaxial input, then bought Xingxer FI DDC, after the combination of the sound does have some different flavors; the only regretfully is the DSD can not make a sound (after the Audio setup inside the three settings: Native, DoP & Conver DSD to PCM), regretfully can not do it like to play DSD music files.
Search the Internet after a round, I feel this forum is Daphile most professional and in-depth forum, so I would like to ask you predecessors DAC1 and Xingxer F1 experience, thank you predecessors!

Below attached my screenshots, please enlighten:

 

[jcn3]

I used Daphile 17.09 x86_rt for about six months, playing HD-DAC1 for decoding and headphone output (cans are HD-800 & T1) and everything is perfect and smooth (no matter in DSD Native or DoP mode) .
But recently wanted to try DAC1 coaxial input, then bought Xingxer FI DDC, after the combination of the sound does have some different flavors; the only regretfully is the DSD can not make a sound (after the Audio setup inside the three settings: Native, DoP & Conver DSD to PCM), regretfully can not do it like to play DSD music files.
Search the Internet after a round, I feel this forum is Daphile most professional and in-depth forum, so I would like to ask you predecessors DAC1 and Xingxer F1 experience, thank you predecessors!

Below attached my screenshots, please enlighten:

if you look at the specs, i don't think you're going to get dsd from the coax output of the f1 -- i think you have to use i2s to make that happen.

hd-dac1 also only does dsd via usb.

 

[L@eric]

if you look at the specs, i don't think you're going to get dsd from the coax output of the f1 -- i think you have to use i2s to make that happen.

hd-dac1 also only does dsd via usb.

Thank you for your reply! It seems I have to carefully study the specifications.

 

[L@eric]

Thank you for your reply! It seems I have to carefully study the specifications.

I changed Singxer F1 to Intona usb isolator!


When I connected usb isolator and played music between PC (running Daphile) and Marantz D-DAC 1, I found out that my decision was correct! Sound field into a three-dimensional feeling, the sound emitted by each month are very clear, each sounding position as if in front of the general, clearly as if at your fingertips.


I am very happy to share my experience with HD-DAC 1 upgrade.


https://intona.eu/en/products

 

[Zowie1]

I'm currently thinking of replacing my Singxer F-1 with Matrix X-SPDIF2. Has anyone tried it with HD-DAC1? If you have, how was the sound quality (especially compared to F-1)?

Edit. Already got an answer from another thread, will stick with F-1.

 

[L@eric]

I'm currently thinking of replacing my Singxer F-1 with Matrix X-SPDIF2. Has anyone tried it with HD-DAC1? If you have, how was the sound quality (especially compared to F-1)?

I do not have X-SPDIF 2 - MATRIX, so I can’t comment on such an upgrade. What kind of effect can I achieve?


But I've replaced Singxer F1 with the Intona High Speed USB Isolator (standard version), placing it between the player and the DAC, and I use it to play music for almost a week.

https://static.intonatek.com/i/shop/7054/7054_01.jpg


It gives me the biggest gain is the quality of the HD-DAC 1 improved a grade, almost to the realm of high-end audio equipment; I use HD-800 and T1 to listen to music (mostly classical or symphony), its sound performance I can only use terrible to describe!


The following is my personal thoughts, you refer to look:


1. The background is darker, the details appear more easily, and you can easily hear the music details you've overlooked.

2. HD-DAC 1 I just set it at 9 o'clock and I can hear the bursting sound in many big dynamic music (like Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, 5, 6 ...).

3. DSD upgrade is easier for you to hear the playing position of the instrument and 3D performance.

4. PCM upgrade is completely echoed by the "terrible" state I described, causing me to listen to the 16 bit / 44.1 CD that I stocked most of the time, for example, 50CD the DECCA Sound, I was intoxicated A few days to enjoy it.

5. There are many other surprises, I can not express and describe.


The hope above can help you!

 

[Jayzqa]

How this dac/amp combo stacks against newer chinese solid states like Audio-GD, Aune and Topping?

I actually got to listen this at the Hifi-retailer in my home town and it sounded pristine, atleast for my untrained ears, but I'am wondering if there are better options out there for cheaper?

Planning to use upcoming HD660s and maybe hd800s with the dac/amp. I need optical in and that remote is a big plus. Oh and I live in europe.

 

[L@eric]

How this dac/amp combo stacks against newer chinese solid states like Audio-GD, Aune and Topping?

I actually got to listen this at the Hifi-retailer in my home town and it sounded pristine, atleast for my untrained ears, but I'am wondering if there are better options out there for cheaper?

Planning to use upcoming HD660s and maybe hd800s with the dac/amp. I need optical in and that remote is a big plus. Oh and I live in europe.

Sorry! I have never heard of these combinations you say, so I can not give you any opinion!

 

[audionewbi]

For the life of me I dont know how DAC 1 doesnt get more attention than what it has gotten.

 

[elitico]

Hi,

From what i read here, it is normal that that the outputs ”fixed” and ”variabe” does not mute when headphones are connected? If, is it a good reason for it?

Was planning on using my HD DAC with just a poweramp. Now I have to use an other preamp to be able to mute the sound from the DAC outputs when listening to headphones. Turning of the poweramp everytime I want to listen to headphones is not a good option.

How do you work around the problem?

Cheers

 

[Z06_Pilot]

Hi folks, I just picked this unit up from Amazon a few days ago. Using it in my home office for headphone use only, alongside my Oppo HA-1. I had planned to use only the DAC section and mate it to my Woo WA22 once it returns from repair(a self inflicted wound, has nothing to do with the quality of Woo's incredible products). But I am really liking the amp section of this unit. Actually, the idea to purchase struck me after getting my first Marantz audio component, one of their new A/V receivers with the HDAM-2 chips, in my secondary A/V room, and I was truly blown away by the quality (to my ears) of 2-channel audio.

A very warm (almost tube-ish) and engaging sound through my HD-800's, with a good, clean low end. Regarding the clicking folks talk about. I do get that when the sampling rate changes. Like a few others have said, I actually like hearing a mechanical-like transition between formats. The lack of muting of the line outs when cans are plugged in does not affect me, but I can certainly see where folks with dual headphone/loudspeaker setups would not like that at all. Also wish it was a fully balanced unit, but at this price point, something had to give, I suppose.

Just two display comments. Why Marantz thinks the "port-hole" display is a good Idea I don't know-it's on my receiver as well. The display is the one item that should not get the "sexy look" treatment. I want to see as much info as possible (big thumbs up to the HA-1 in this regard). And something that's just plain funny. That display material is a dust magnet. Every hour or so I find myself wiping it off....!

 

[Zowie1]

Has anyone tried this with their HD-DAC1 (and Singxer F-1)? If you have, did you notice any improvement in sound quality? Some people on the Singxer thread seem to prefer this to the Intona (even the industrial version).

https://www.icronshop.com/icron-brand/icron-ranger-2304ge-lan#/psu-eu

 

[Pbutter]

Probably a noob question... does this do gapless playback? I will be using the rear USB port going into my PC and playing in foobar.