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3 hours ago, Quadman said:

 

I just built a 1700x machine, 16GB ram, no cuda offload, win 10 pro and it still has issues with the XTR (non-2s) filters and to my surprise even the closed form filter would not run without stuttering.  Sonically it kicked the crap out of my very similar intel build with (6700K).  

Very curious about your comments that the 1700x machine sounded better than the 6700K.  I had a similar experience going from an old i7-3770s cpu to i7-6700.  Was the only change in your system the CPU and Mobo?  I am trying to get my head wrapped around how a CPU change can impact the sound.  In my case, I dont even use the USB output from the mobo. I re-used the dual fiber nic card I had in my previous machine.

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Jussi, on the Deezer thread (dump Tidal?) you said this:

17 hours ago, Miska said:

Does the Deezer Android/iOS app send lossless FLAC to Chromecast Audio?

 

If it does, then I can easily listen it through HQPlayer without extra computer... :)

 

P.S. Yeah, BlueSound NODE2 works as a source too, but Chromecast Audio is so much cheaper...

Can you explain how this would be set up, to use HQPlayer?

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3 hours ago, ted_b said:

Jussi, on the Deezer thread (dump Tidal?) you said this:

Can you explain how this would be set up, to use HQPlayer?

 

Coax or optical S/PDIF from NODE2 to a computer running HQPlayer Embedded. I have now Chromecast Audio connected using optical and Mac Mini connected using AES/EBU. I still have coax input unused.

 

Signalyst - Developer of HQPlayer

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2 hours ago, PhilipAC said:

Hi all.

 

I use Roon + HQ Player. Is it possible to configure HQ Player so that I can upsample PCM to higher rate PCM but play DSD unaltered, without having to change the settings every time I switch between PCM and DSD files?

 

Cheers

 

Philip

 

I replied in your Roon post with the how to.

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On 11/22/2017 at 9:12 AM, Miska said:

 

Did you check what sampling rate you are sending? Some DAC's don't like 48k-base DSD rates. For example Marantz HD-DAC1 goes on mute in such cases, although technically there's no reason for doing so.  While the Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital works on both rate families just fine, the display doesn't indicate anything when using 48k-base DSD rates.

 

So I would recommend trying to select 44.1k x256 as output rate from HQPlayer.

Hi, just tried 44.1 x256 and having the same issue with the x64 NAA image.  I should note the 48k x256 works with the Vega 1) directly from HQPlayer, 2) via NAA running in Windows, and 3) NAA using the Pi image (except my Pi2 stutters).  Any other ideas?  Thank you!

 

If it’s helpful, here is the log from the Windows NAA connected to the Vega DAC

 

[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): networkaudiod Copyright (C) 2011-2017 Jussi Laako / Signalyst. All rights reserved.
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO Technology by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): discovery from [::ffff:192.168.1.8]:62532
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): discovery from [::ffff:192.168.1.8]:62532
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): connection from [::ffff:192.168.1.8]:59084
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO drivers: 1
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Found ASIO driver: 'AURALiC USB Audio 2.0 ASIO D...' (0)
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): begin disconnection
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): disconnected [::ffff:192.168.1.8]:59084
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): discovery from [::ffff:192.168.1.8]:62533
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): discovery from [::ffff:192.168.1.8]:62533
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): connection from [::ffff:192.168.1.8]:59085
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO drivers: 1
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Found ASIO driver: 'AURALiC USB Audio 2.0 ASIO D...' (0)
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): begin disconnection
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): disconnected [::ffff:192.168.1.8]:59085
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): connection from [::ffff:192.168.1.8]:59086
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Set channels: 2 (2)
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO drivers: 1
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Found ASIO driver: 'AURALiC USB Audio 2.0 ASIO D...' (0)
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Loaded ASIO driver: AURALiC USB Audio 2.0 ASIO D...
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO device supports DSD
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO device supports PCM
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO default format is PCM
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Rate available: 44100
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Rate available: 48000
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Rate available: 88200
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Rate available: 96000
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Rate available: 176400
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Rate available: 192000
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Rate available: 352800
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Rate available: 384000
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Default ASIO channels: 0 in / 2 out
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Default output channel 0: Analogue 1
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO SampleFormat 18, 32-bit
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Default output channel 1: Analogue 2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO PCM format available: 44100/32/2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO PCM format available: 48000/32/2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO PCM format available: 88200/32/2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO PCM format available: 96000/32/2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO PCM format available: 176400/32/2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO PCM format available: 192000/32/2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO PCM format available: 352800/32/2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO PCM format available: 384000/32/2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO DSD format available: 2822400/1/2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO DSD format available: 5644800/1/2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO DSD format available: 11289600/1/2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): start 11289600/1/2 [dsd]
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO format set to DSD
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO DSD buffer size is in bits
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Rate available: 2822400
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Rate available: 5644800
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Rate available: 11289600
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Default ASIO channels: 0 in / 2 out
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Default output channel 0: Analogue 1
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO DSD format MSB1
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Default output channel 1: Analogue 2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Set channels: 2 (2)
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Set sampling rate: 11289600 (11289600)
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO channels: 0 in / 2 out
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Output channel 0: Analogue 1
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Output channel 1: Analogue 2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO buffer sizes: 1048576/1048576/1048576 granularity: 0
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Using ASIO buffer size: 1048576
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Latencies: 1049987/1051398
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Not using ASIO output ready notifications
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO engine started at 11289.6 kHz, 2 channels, 1048576 sample buffer (2 channels)
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO engine running at: 11289600
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): enter streaming mode
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): leave streaming mode
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): stop
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO engine stopped
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): start 11289600/1/2 [dsd]
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Set channels: 2 (2)
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Set sampling rate: 11289600 (11289600)
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO channels: 0 in / 2 out
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Output channel 0: Analogue 1
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Output channel 1: Analogue 2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO buffer sizes: 1048576/1048576/1048576 granularity: 0
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Using ASIO buffer size: 1048576
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Latencies: 1049987/1051398
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Not using ASIO output ready notifications
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO engine started at 11289.6 kHz, 2 channels, 1048576 sample buffer (2 channels)
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO engine running at: 11289600
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): enter streaming mode

 

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11 hours ago, PhilipAC said:

I use Roon + HQ Player. Is it possible to configure HQ Player so that I can upsample PCM to higher rate PCM but play DSD unaltered, without having to change the settings every time I switch between PCM and DSD files?

 

Yes, you keep Direct SDM enabled and set output mode in main window to "Auto".

 

Signalyst - Developer of HQPlayer

Pulse & Fidelity - Software Defined Amplifiers

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Similar to a recent question, I've been trying to have pcm and dsd source files treated uniquely according to their default settings. I hope the images I attached come through okay--first attempt at inserting images here. This is Roon outputting to HQPlayer. As you can hopefully see, when the source file is pcm it uses the pcm default settings okay. The dsd files, however, output as SDM and DSD256 per the default settings, but continue to use the pcm settings for filter and dither (or so it appears to me) rather than the oversampling/modulator values. I'm probably not understanding something simple--or have a setting wrong somewhere. Help?

Thanks!

--Jerry

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8 minutes ago, jpowell said:

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Similar to a recent question, I've been trying to have pcm and dsd source files treated uniquely according to their default settings. I hope the images I attached come through okay--first attempt at inserting images here. This is Roon outputting to HQPlayer. As you can hopefully see, when the source file is pcm it uses the pcm default settings okay. The dsd files, however, output as SDM and DSD256 per the default settings, but continue to use the pcm settings for filter and dither (or so it appears to me) rather than the oversampling/modulator values. I'm probably not understanding something simple--or have a setting wrong somewhere. Help?

Thanks!

 

I figured that was just an interface/display glitch between HQPlayer and Roon when HQPlayer is in auto mode.  Or at least I hope that is all it is. :S

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10 minutes ago, jpowell said:

The dsd files, however, output as SDM and DSD256 per the default settings, but continue to use the pcm settings for filter and dither (or so it appears to me) rather than the oversampling/modulator values.

It's just a reporting glitch.  When handling any DSD-to-DSD HQplayer only uses modulator and integrator settings (as well as bit rate, if upsampling), so the filter and dither are simply reporting from their last pcm setting.

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Last time I posted was November 2015.  My copy of HQPlayer quit working at the time of the V.3.17 transition.   Using a Mytek 192-DSD DAC on Firewire with Win10 on a 'feeble' computer (AMD 2.5GHz quad-core).  Everything worked fine including DSDx128.  Using the Wasapi driver with the '2-wire' box checked.   JRiver continues to work with both the ASIO and Wasapi drivers (on PCM).

 

HQPlayer (as far back as V.3.12 - have many saved versions) fails to load with a Win10 error message.  Every try is preceded by an uninstall.   Noting that the Mytek DAC is no longer on the recommended list at the Signalyst website - it used to be.   Got my 'key' converted to the new format.

 

Anybody got any ideas.  I've let this fester having gotten involved with 'life.'  Time to find out what's up?

 

John 

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2 hours ago, John ALSR said:

HQPlayer (as far back as V.3.12 - have many saved versions) fails to load with a Win10 error message.  Every try is preceded by an uninstall.   Noting that the Mytek DAC is no longer on the recommended list at the Signalyst website - it used to be.   Got my 'key' converted to the new format.

 

You need at least version 3.17 or newer with recent Win10 versions. Creators Update broke the third party license management system so it had to be replaced, that's why the key conversion is needed.

 

Before the new Ryzel/Epyc series, AMD produced two flavors of CPUs for quite long. One of these didn't have SSE4.2 or AVX, while the other (A6 APU's etc) did have both SSE4.2 and AVX. 64-bit Windows version requires minimum SSE4.2 instruction set. But for compatibility there's also 32-bit version included in the installer for older computers. You likely have the older generation AMD CPU and 64-bit OS. So you can uninstall the 64-bit version installed by default and then reinstall by selecting 32-bit version instead. And then it would probably work...

 

Mytek Stereo192-DSD DAC works fine, and I'm using it on my iMac through Thunderbolt-to-Firewire adapter. I just cleaned up some DACs from the list that are not available anymore. And for example Schiit reused the "Loki" product name for another completely different product.

 

Signalyst - Developer of HQPlayer

Pulse & Fidelity - Software Defined Amplifiers

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10 hours ago, Hammer said:

Hi, just tried 44.1 x256 and having the same issue with the x64 NAA image.  I should note the 48k x256 works with the Vega 1) directly from HQPlayer, 2) via NAA running in Windows, and 3) NAA using the Pi image (except my Pi2 stutters).  Any other ideas?  Thank you!

 

[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO DSD format available: 2822400/1/2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO DSD format available: 5644800/1/2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO DSD format available: 11289600/1/2
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): start 11289600/1/2 [dsd]
...

[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Rate available: 2822400
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Rate available: 5644800
...

[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): Set sampling rate: 11289600 (11289600)
...

[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO engine started at 11289.6 kHz, 2 channels, 1048576 sample buffer (2 channels)
[C:\Users\Clark\Downloads\networkaudiod-352\x64\networkaudiod.exe] (9868): ASIO engine running at: 11289600

 

In this case it is certainly not going to do 48k x256, because the driver doesn't support such. So it is doing 44.1k x256 here.

 

What is your filter setting and source file format? What does HQPlayer show at "Format" line when you start playback with the x64 NAA image?

Signalyst - Developer of HQPlayer

Pulse & Fidelity - Software Defined Amplifiers

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On 21/11/2017 at 9:37 PM, Miska said:

 

Hmmh, why is everybody and friends trying to setup these complex multihomed networks? There is really no advantage in doing so. It just causes pain and suffering.

 

I don't do it, I have single gigabit ethernet  + 802.11ac wireless network across the house, and everything works very nicely.

 

 

This is because usually multicast tends to route where the default route is (internet).

 

 

You need to setup multicast routing in the way that it goes to correct networks.

 

Note that you may have some extra fun if you want to use services that use multicasts on both networks (UPnP, IPP printing, etc).

Well, it gives better SQ, especially with jcat net card. I want to isolate jcat card and ultrarendu from router, or another reason to use ultrarendu without internet. :)

 

Is that possible to add an option to select which lan to use to HQPlayer?!

If you have some instruction how to setup multicast, would be great if you share it.

 

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1 hour ago, Cooler said:

Well, it gives better SQ, especially with jcat net card. I want to isolate jcat card and ultrarendu from router, or another reason to use ultrarendu without internet. :)

 

Is that possible to add an option to select which lan to use to HQPlayer?!

If you have some instruction how to setup multicast, would be great if you share it.

 

 

More you have hops between HQPlayer and NAA, better isolation you have from each other. I don't see a point in trying to isolate router, other than adding a proper switch to your home network. Then the router doesn't see any of the traffic unless it goes to the internet.

 

Good switches know how to measure cable lengths and adjust transmit powers based on that and many other nice features you'll miss by using direct connections.

 

If you want more isolation, move over to optical network cards and then you definitely don't need to worry what is at the other side of the cable from isolation perspective. Optical networking capabilities was one of the primary reasons for creating NAA in first place.

 

1 hour ago, Cooler said:

Is that possible to add an option to select which lan to use to HQPlayer?!

If you have some instruction how to setup multicast, would be great if you share it.

 

It just unnecessarily complicates matters and is anyway wrong way to do things.

 

Networking things are designed for networks, not for direct connections. So don't use technologies specifically designed not to be point-to-point connections, but instead for networks. You will just have these kind of trouble, adverse effects and all kinds of misery.

 

I don't want to write such instructions because I don't use such setups and I'm not going to use such. I use proper normal networks.

Signalyst - Developer of HQPlayer

Pulse & Fidelity - Software Defined Amplifiers

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16 minutes ago, Miska said:

Good switches know how to measure cable lengths and adjust transmit powers based on that and many other nice features you'll miss by using direct connections

 

So which are the "good" ones? I've got  Netgear.

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4 hours ago, richard kimber said:

So which are the "good" ones? I've got  Netgear.

 

Netgear is usually quite good, just check that it is metal case. However I prefer ones with built-in PSU because external power dongles tend to be flimsy and annoying (too big for power bars). Also try to check for switches that have 60 months or so warranty, those have usually better build quality. Usually I've been preferring HPE's smart switches.

 

But check that it is gigabit speed and supports following IEEE standards: 802.3az, 802.3x, 802.3p.

 

I just ordered one Zyxel GS1100-series switch for testing, it is among the least expensive unmanaged (non-smart) and still supporting those specs. 16- and 24-port versions have internal PSU. And 10 and 24(26)-port versions have two SFP slots for optical transceivers. Since those switches are unmanaged, there's no configuration needed. For some guidance too, pay attention on MTBF (mean time between failures) and heat dissipation in the specs...

 

Signalyst - Developer of HQPlayer

Pulse & Fidelity - Software Defined Amplifiers

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8 hours ago, Miska said:

 

In this case it is certainly not going to do 48k x256, because the driver doesn't support such. So it is doing 44.1k x256 here.

 

What is your filter setting and source file format? What does HQPlayer show at "Format" line when you start playback with the x64 NAA image?

 

I was able to get it to work by re-imaging my USB key, shut everything down, includzing the DAC and restart everything.  Thanks for your help.  I must have been something on my end.  Thank you again.

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3 hours ago, Hammer said:

Hi, trying to run HQPlayer on Server 2016 and it appears the ports needed for Roon to connect to HQPlayer are blocked.  Does anyone know what ports need to be opened? Also, what ports are needed for HQPlayer to connect to NAA?  Thank you.

 

The recommendation is to disable the firewall on both HQPlayer server and NAA.

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14 hours ago, Miska said:

 

 

I just ordered one Zyxel GS1100-series switch for testing, it is among the least expensive unmanaged (non-smart) and still supporting those specs. 16- and 24-port versions have internal PSU. And 10 and 24(26)-port versions have two SFP slots for optical transceivers. Since those switches are unmanaged, there's no configuration needed. For some guidance too, pay attention on MTBF (mean time between failures) and heat dissipation in the specs...

 

I think the the versions with SFP slots are the ones with POE. Is POE something to avoid or ignore in relation to Audio/noise/SQ?

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34 minutes ago, craighartley said:

I think the the versions with SFP slots are the ones with POE. Is POE something to avoid or ignore in relation to Audio/noise/SQ?

 

Usually PoE is not on unless used, and at least on smart switches you can usually control it even per port.

 

I have some gear in the network running from PoE, one switch and two WiFi access points.

 

In any case I think the SFP slots don't support PoE. Those could be used for either gigabit copper ethernet or optical - certainly no PoE there. :)

 

Signalyst - Developer of HQPlayer

Pulse & Fidelity - Software Defined Amplifiers

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