HedgeHog

Thx @bogi! That does clarify things for me. Cheers.

Hi all, Thx to this, I've been ripping from the 105 to ISO without problems. JRMC does a fine job playing these files. Now I'm trying Roon and converted the ISO to DSF using the GUI ISO2DSD. But all the DSF files are being recognized as DSD64. Is there a way to make them DSD128? I don't see that option in the GUI, perhaps I need to run it as a command line? Thx in advance. -H

Funny enough, I'm listening to my JATPS SACD rip as I type and no problems. It's the 2ch version (I haven't listened to the multichannel rip yet) from Proprius ripped to an ISO file using an Oppo BDP-105. Playback using JRMC 22 and DoP via DAC's ASIO driver. Does it happen to all 3 discs? Try re-ripping and disabling your AV software? Good luck. -H

Interesting...it did the complete opposite for me; fixed my ASIO drivers and allowed the iPhone to import again. . :-\ -H

Well, MS "Anniversary Update" 1607 fixed whatever was wrong. Nothing else changed and now ASIO works again. Not to mention, my iPhone 6S Plus can also import pictures again. Stoopid M$.

Thanks...it might be but I output all media to 2x DSD via DoP. So the DAC should receive all signals as the same and my DAC's light indicate such. I found JRMC's Audio Analyzer tool and compared the a track's (Dire Strait's Money For Nothing) original redbook ALAC, redbook layer off the SACD, and the SACD layer. TBH, I'm not sure what all of it means. [TABLE=class: grid, width: 800] [TR] [TD]Hugh Masekela - Stimela (Hope Train)[/TD] [TD]ALAC[/TD] [TD]ISO[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Volume Level (R128)[/TD] [TD]-1.0LU[/TD] [TD]5.1LU[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Volume Level (ReplayGain)[/TD] [TD]4.02dB[/TD] [TD]10.08dB[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Dynamic Range (R128)[/TD] [TD]17.8LU[/TD] [TD]17.9LU[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Dynamic Range (DR)[/TD] [TD]16[/TD] [TD]16[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Peak Level (R128)[/TD] [TD]+0.7dBTP;+0.7Left,-1.4Right[/TD] [TD]-6.7dBTP;-6.7Left,-7.4Right[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Peak Level (Sample)[/TD] [TD]-0.7dB;-0.7Left,-1.4Right[/TD] [TD]-6.7dB;-6.7Left,-7.4Right[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]BPM[/TD] [TD]93[/TD] [TD]93[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] I also noticed sometimes the track goes into clipping. So the rip must be doing something funny as I don't hear that playing the SACD on the Oppo. Anyway, still super convenient and thanks to everyone involved. -H

Quickie question for those who's ripped SACDs successfully: Are your ISO's louder than the same RB layer ripped to FLAC? I have to turn down my volume quite a bit to play the SACD rips. FLAC and ISO are played from JRMC 21 w/ its volume maxed. Volume is controlled via analogue (I think) on my DAC. Thanks. -H

Hi Andy, Wow...DAVE! I am officially envious. Anyway, I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling but no luck. Today, I uninstalled all the sound drivers, Chord drivers, and video drivers. Rebooted. Reinstalled the Chord driver before the sound/video drivers. Still won't play via ASIO but can with WASAPI. Just weird. Hi shpongle, Thanks for the hint. I just checked and that file is in my drive. In comparing them, both are the version, size, date, etc. It must be something in a INF file or registry setting that is not loading it. It's inexplicable as the ASIO driver from the iFi microDSD loads fine and I can play to it. Bit the Chord ASIO just won't work with either JRMC 21 nor Foobar. Anyway, thanks to the recent Oppo SACD ripping procedure, I'm enjoying my SACDs on using JRMC and WASAPI. Sounds great! Cheers. -H

Big thanks to ted_b and grill!!!! I just ripped an SACD with a BDP-105 (Modwright) to my Win 10 PC. Super simple. Now to get all those SHM-SACD onto the NAS. I am ecstatic. -H Edit: BTW, I follow grill's procedure where I copied the two folders onto a USB key. Disabled Auto Play and Auto Resume on the player. Plugged the USB key into the front port and the opened up. Went to my PC and opened a command prompt window (DOS box). Navigated to where the extract_extract folder is and ran the edited sacd.cmd file. It made the ISO just like that.

Thx. I forgot to mention that I tried a straight USB cable to the DAC as one of the first debug. Same difference. SFC /scannow did not "fix" anything and I'm hesitant to rebuild this OS since I loathe reinstalling and restoring all the settings. But if it's a must, I'll consider it. The WASAPI is functioning so perhaps I'll just stick with this driver. Cheers, -Hedwig

Hi All, I'm wondering if anyone has come across the Hugo TT ASIO drivers suddenly not working in Windows? It was working fine since November 2015 then about a month ago, I cannot play via the Chord ASIO drivers. My PC is a Windows 10 Enterprise box and playing via JRMC 21.0.90->USB->Curious Cable->Uptone Regen->Curious Regen Link->Hugo TT. It will not play via the ASIO driver suddenly but fine with the WASAPI driver. I've tried uninstalling, running CCleaner registry clean up, and REVO uninstaller to purge all Chord entries. Rebooted. Reinstalled the Chord drivers from their website. Still won't play. I tried using Foobar to see if it's app-related and it will not play from this app also. I then tried connecting my older iFi microDSD and installing its drivers. JRMC plays fine using the iFi ASIO drivers. I swapped the USB port and same error with the Hugo ASIO 1.03 driver. Last test was to connect the Hugo TT to another Windows 10 Pro PC. JRMC 21 works fine using the Hugo ASIO 1.03 driver. So I can probably safely conclude that the Hugo TT is working (using the other PC), JRMC is working (playing to the iFi), and USB port is fine (plays to iFi and Hugo WASAPI). Does one know how one can "properly" reinstall the Hugo drivers (I'm conversing with Matt at Chord but he's not seen this before and while he's super helpful in pursuing this, I thought perhaps others may have also experienced this). I've included some screen grabs. JRMC error.jpg - error message when trying to use the Hugo ASIO driver in JRMC Foobar error.jpg - error message when trying to use the Hugo ASIO driver in Foobar Bad PC.jpg - driver details in Device Manager of PC that won't play via Hugo ASIO Good PC.jpg - driver details in Device Manager of PC that plays via Hugo ASIO Thanks in advance. -Hedwig

I have been using these E.V.A. isolation pads (PEX - Radiant Heat - Radiant Heating - Plumbing Supplies - SupplyHouse.com) for noisy/vibrating components (balanced transformer, amps, pre-pro, linear power supply, NAS, headphone amp, and router). Dirt cheap and it does work very well. On my Modwright Oppo player, I have Nordost Sort Kone (brass) and I think it sounds more open and airy. Sort Systems | Sort Kone On another Oppo, integrated amp, and the Modwright tube power supply, I used Vibrapods cones and isolators (http://www.vibrapod.com/index.html) since they were on sale. I didn't notice much sonic difference but lifting these off the carpet gave them some circulation. I wanted to try the Stillpoints since they get great reviews but they are pricey. Another item of curiosity is the roller ball isolator from Ingress Engineering: Ingress Engineered Products Cheers, -H

Thx for the suggestions. I'll just connect up the NAS and PC to the switch and switch to the router (per Eloise suggestion). I am interested in the optical transceiver configuration but given my devices are a meter apart, maybe later on when I want to run it farther away. I also want to avoid more wall warts. So far I got the HD Plex powering the NAS, switch, router, and Uptone Regen. Cheers. -H

Hi, Maybe a non-issue question but is there a preferred way to connect up a network switch, PC, NAS, and wireless router? For example, having the NAS and PC connect to the switch and then daisy-chain the switch to the router for Internet. Hypothesis is that whatever WiFi noise will be localized to the router and the PC and NAS can stream music more "directly". Or does it matter at all and plugging any of those components to any ports will suffice? Thanks in advance. -H

Configuration: QNAP HS-251->Ethernet->PC (Intel i7 4700K, Intel 750 400GB NVMe SSD, JRMC 21)->Schiit PYST USB->Uptone Regen Amber->CCRL 20cm->Chord Hugo TT->Focal Alpha 65. HD Plex 100W powering NAS, switch, router, Regen. I first connected the CCRL without the Regen (previously had Wyrd) and OEM power supplies. Initial thought were not good. I really hated it and considered returning the cable. But decided to leave it in for the week. As time went on, it got slightly better. Nothing to brag about. Then I popped in the Regen, replacing the Wyrd. Much better but took a bit more time to get smoother. Now adding the HD Plex in the mix has really made this setup fun to listen to again. So, IME, the CCRL did not do miracles by itself with with the combination, it has great synergy for my setup. Now I'm perplexed as to get another Curious Cable from the PC to the Regen for that "full loom" experience. I'm not sure if it will make an audible benefit and it will be 1.5M, so $$$$$. tl/dr: CCRL = ok, Uptone = good, +LPS better, CCRL+Uptone+LPS = Yeah! My 2 cents. -H