From what I am remembering I think it will be fine. It's the voltage that needs to be worried about. 2A will only be providing head room and allowing the adapter to work less hard.
In the review, Amir said he just plugged the D50S into a USB 2.0 port. Isn't USB 2.0 limited to .5 amps?
Yes, you can play it.
However, the setting method of foober2000 depends on the ASIO driver to be installed.
I suggest that you first download the D50s driver from Topping's HP and follow the steps to set up Foober2000 in it.
This method is the easiest and can stably play up to PCM768kHz / 32bit and DSD512.
Please install the latest version of foober2000.
http://www.foobar2000.org/
The unit just needs 5V @ 1A (but more amps than the spec is always better as the Power Supply will be more efficient and generate much less heat).
Yep. Per USB 2 specs, is just 500mA.
However, there is a feature about USB called "charging devices".
It can varies between 1A to 2A. It also varies from PC to PC (or motherboard).
As for me, I would always use a good dedicated 5V power supply to be safer (I'll use a MS-50-5):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1323532404.html
Max Ripple & Noise: 80mVp-p @ 20MHz.
I already have that one.
As from Amir's example, perhaps the unit got power from both USB ports. One from Power, one from DATA.
I think its hard to imagine such a device is perfect for a highly accurate DAC like the D50s.I just use an Anker Powerport 2 port 24 watt charger that I already had which I bought in 2016. I have a lot of trouble imaging that buying something different would make any audible difference.
I think its hard to imagine such a device is perfect for a highly accurate DAC like the D50s.
Why? As long as it provides the 5V/ 1A and it doesn’t have some horrible grounding issues it should be fine. I’ve fed my D50s from a battery bank and from one of these : Quick Charger. If there’s any measurable difference between them on D50’s output it is most likely academic and will be lost in the noise floor.I think its hard to imagine such a device is perfect for a highly accurate DAC like the D50s.
Actually Amirs power source is a Laptop running on battery which is far superior to like every switching power supply. But yeah I would also chose a separate wall charger instead of USB from PC. But not some dual slot quick charge 50000 Watt one for 5 bucks.You mean compared to the more perfect power source Amir used in his review, a USB 2.0 port on a PC? lol
I'm sure my power source is fine.
See above: A battery bank is far superior to every wall charger because its a more constant voltage with almost no ripple.Why? As long as it provides the 5V/ 1A and it doesn’t have some horrible grounding issues it should be fine. I’ve fed my D50s from a battery bank and from one of these : Quick Charger. If there’s any measurable difference between them on D50’s output it is most likely academic and will be lost in the noise floor.
Actually Amirs power source is a Laptop running on battery which is far superior to like every switching power supply. But yeah I would also chose a separate wall charger instead of USB from PC. But not some dual slot quick charge 50000 Watt one for 5 bucks.
Actually Amirs power source is a Laptop running on battery which is far superior to like every switching power supply. But yeah I would also chose a separate wall charger instead of USB from PC. But not some dual slot quick charge 50000 Watt one for 5 bucks.
See above: A battery bank is far superior to every wall charger because its a more constant voltage with almost no ripple.
Oh Ive read them both. I have also seen other measurements including the Topping P50 (Youtube them if you are interested) Besides that I did make my own experiences with USB power and I agree its better to use a wall charger (not a ****** one though) than a USB Port. And yes for the money I spend, I Do have the peace of mind, that Im not wasting my 250 dollar DAC with a 1 dollar wall charger. Guess you cant say the sameSure. It’s your money my friend. Who am I to dispute the way you spend them? As for actual measurements to back it all up, I’m afraid you would be disappointed to find out the differences between a wall wart and a battery are indeed academic. See the measurements on this forum and Archimago’s. (they are the easiest to find)
The unit just needs 5V @ 1A (but more amps than the spec is always better as the Power Supply will be more efficient and generate much less heat).
Yep. Per USB 2 specs, is just 500mA.
However, there is a feature about USB called "charging devices".
It can varies between 1A to 2A. It also varies from PC to PC (or motherboard).
Oh Ive read them both. I have also seen other measurements including the Topping P50 (Youtube them if you are interested) Besides that I did make my own experiences with USB power and I agree its better to use a wall charger (not a ****** one though) than a USB Port. And yes for the money I spend, I Do have the peace of mind, that Im not wasting my 250 dollar DAC with a 1 dollar wall charger. Guess you cant say the same
I found that using an Apple brick vs. motherboard USB took away some of the electrical noises I was hearing at boot-up and mouse movement with my D50s. Easy fix and worth it.