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Thanks mitchco for the quick reply... I guess I needed to explain my situation more fully: I am now using the DSP Processor, in foobar's DSP chain, to upconvert everything to DSD 256 (my DAC sounds better doing this) Currently I have the foobar convolver in the DSP chain before the...

@mitchco - can this be used in the DSP chain of foobar2000 (32 bit) ?

It is just a dual potentiometer mounted in a box with RCA connectors - no electronics. This is what I bought, unfortunately NLA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TT8VC1B?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details But this is very similar, more than I paid, but looks like it might be better...

Using foobar's DSD Processor (part of the SACD add-on), I Up-convert all of my FLACs to native DSD 256 in real time on a Win 10 PC.. This is fed via USB to my DAC (SMSL D6) set to the direct DSD mode. I do this because it gives a clearly audible SQ improvement over feeding PCM to the DAC . I...

I still have all my issues, and am still listening to the one system from SB that I actually built - back in 1990: Back when I built it, wasn't happy with the tweeter he specified - so I replaced it with a Dynaudio D-28AF, which was a big improvement. About a year ago, I put new ferrofluid in...

I'm 74, and my hearing loss is very similar to what you've posted.... I used Phonaks for almost 9 years, until about six months ago when they started going flaky. Their music program was pretty good, once properly dialed in by the audiologist, and I used them to listen to music - a lot. I...

Edit: I deleted the ASIO driver, and replaced with the most recent one from the SMSL website - Which meant that I had to re-do the "Streaming:Always On" fix (see post # 200 above), which I did. So far all has been well, no pops or breakups. Fingers crossed....

My D6 has also started occasional popping and breakup. It usually clears up if I shut the DAC off and on. Was going to order the IC mentioned in the SU-9n article linked above, but thought I'd better open up my D6 and see what's inside first: The D6 is NOT the same inside, there is no...

I also use fixed full output, and feed it to the direct in of my power amp - through an external passive volume control.

Even if you don't actually build a xover from xsim, it's a lot of fun to try different crossover components and types and instantly see the response and how your changes affect it. You could just try some generic speaker specs, from the Parts Express catalog, etc, to practice with the program.

No measurements needed to design your xover. But you do need the speaker parameters to input into the program.

Let me suggest this crossover program: https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/xsim-free-crossover-designer.259865/ I used it awhile back to modify a system I built a long time ago, with great results. It's easy to learn, and will show you graphically the response created by your changes...

1. No expansion that I know of. Widex is pretty vague about what the different modes do, but essentially (I believe) the PureSound is just that - a mode with minimal or no enhancements or processing (which IMHO is most desirable for music). They also talk about their "revolutionary" low...

I bought the 312 battery version of the 440... Currently in the shakedown period, working with the audiologist to get it right. I think it's about 90% there, so far. I found that for music [the main reason I picked Widex] that Puresound, with the buttons one or two clicks down, sounds...

I use foobar2000 as my player, with the SACD component, and it's DSD Processor, I upsample my flacs to DSD 256 - while playing, ("on the fly"). This results in a very audible improvement in SQ , through my DAC (SMSL D6), compared to regular PCM playback with it. This older post of mine...

Interesting discussion, thanks... The takeaway, for me, is that I'm glad I decided to divorce my foobar PC from the internet (I don't stream)... No windows updates, no need for anti-virus programs, My Win 10 is probably ten years out of date, and working just fine with no surprises.

I'm using the latest 32 bit foobar on a 64 bit PC. It does everything I want with no issues. So wondering, what's to be gained by switching to 64 bit? I just see a lot of trouble trying to get all my add-ons working again, and for what? If it ain't broke...

You are correct, sir... Here's something to think about that may ( or may not ) keep your D6 working longer: You should be aware that, whenever the D6 is plugged into AC power, all or part of it's power supply is on 24/7. If it wasn't, how would you be able to turn the DAC on with the...

I too am totally happy with the D6, and see no reason, for me, to ever buy another DAC again ( unless my D6 dies, lol ) I use the DSD Direct (Pr-d) always, playing DSD files and FLACs upconverted to DSD. I didn't know that the new D6s didn't have the DSD direct mode.

Agreed. However, if upsampling to DSD is all you're after, and since the OP is already running foobar, I suggest that he try this.. With the SACD and DSD Processor components installed in foobar, I am upsampling all my PCM [ 44.1 > 192 FLACs ] to DSD 256, fed to my SMSL D-6 DAC, in direct DSD...