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[gimmeheadroom]

I trialed Audirvana and I think Jriver but didn't like either one. Don't have them anymore.

 

[gibsonsg87]

Hey everybody. When I play my DSD files natively, I get a huge amount of hiss. I have always had issues using DSD with Foobar2000. I have all the components and other lossless/HD files work fine. Anybody know what is going on? Anyone have a fix? Anything that I am missing?

PS: I am using the Holo Audio Spring 2 Level 1

 

[sajunky]

Hey everybody. When I play my DSD files natively, I get a huge amount of hiss. I have always had issues using DSD with Foobar2000. I have all the components and other lossless/HD files work fine. Anybody know what is going on? Anyone have a fix? Anything that I am missing?

Noise instead of DSD is a positive test result for broken bit-perfect path. It also affect non-DSD files, but you didn't notice it yet.

Which output is selected in Foobar's Preferences -> Playback -> Output? ASIO or WASAPI? If WASAPI, did you enable option "Allow application to take exclusive control of this device" in Windows Sound Control Panel?

In Foobar it can be also broken. Check it up:
- move Super Audio CD Decoder to the top of the list: Playback -> Decoding
- empty an active DSP's list: Playback -> DSP Manager
- disable replay gain: Playback -> ReplayGain -> Processing = <none>

If doesn't work, uninstall Foobar, remove program folder and install again.

 

[gibsonsg87]

Ok. I will try all of those things. I will get back to you on what works. Thanks for your help.

 

[gibsonsg87]

I've reinstalled Foobar2000 and did all the other steps and I'm still getting the static. Do you think there are components interfering with each other?

 

[gibsonsg87]

I fixed the problem!! Now Foobar2000 is playing DSD natively!!

 

[gimmeheadroom]

I fixed the problem!! Now Foobar2000 is playing DSD natively!!

It would be even more amazing if you told us how you did it!

Because it did not happen to us

 

[gibsonsg87]

In my case, I updated Foobar2000 and reinstalled all the components. Then I reinstalled the drivers for my DAC. (Not on purpose!) It took me all night and a lot of reading.

 

[dakanao]

What does the “High definition audio output” option do on foobar iOS?

 

[sajunky]

What does the “High definition audio output” option do on foobar iOS?

Probably nothing yet, check release notes history. Geting Hires in iOS is tricky. You need lightning camera adapter ~$30 (not the cable supplied with a phone) and a compatible external DAC. Also try Vox app.

 

[dakanao]

Probably nothing yet, check release notes history. Geting Hires in iOS is tricky. You need lightning camera adapter ~$30 (not the cable supplied with a phone) and a compatible external DAC. Also try Vox app.

Does foobar iOS downsampls 24 bit files to 16 bit?

 

[sajunky]

Does foobar iOS downsampls 24 bit files to 16 bit?

What vox says?

 

[dakanao]

What vox says?

Original FLAC quality playback is only for the premium members of Vox.

 

[dakanao]

What advantages does Vox have over foobar iOS?

 

[sajunky]

Original FLAC quality playback is only for the premium members of Vox.

Sorry to hear, It brought my memory. It seems no features now unless you go premium. I switched to android two years ago.