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Just popping back in to report that I did eventually get around to trying this on LMS on a RPi4B, and can confirm it is usefully faster than the Pi3B+.

Just to be clear, the issue to which I refer is caused by the Pi3B+. It manifests on other USB DACs, not only the DL200. I also had it on my Topping d10s, and I have read that it affects other USB DACs.

Just to add, a Pi 3B+ should not be used to drive a USB DAC when using wired ethernet. That combo always gives random pops in music. wifi + USB DAC works fine. I wonder if this issue applies to other source hardware? The reason is, I believe, that the USB & ethernet share the same bus...

I would also add some positivity to add to the balance, if I may. I get power-on pops and on sometimes on change of settings. Crucially, however, it never interrupts the music. Less crucially, I think it sounds like the needle landing on the vinyl, a lovely sound that I miss (because I will...

Thanks for suggestions. I only have coax/optical/USB digital input on my DACs. One reason I want/need digital out for surrounds is that I need to send 2 channels via through existing hidden cabling - and I only have optical and ethernet available. I have balun pair to send single ended audio...

Ah! I did't think it could possibly be the same question that I had just answered the post before. You are wise, Master Contributor.

I do not understand, maybe rephrase this?

Hi Is there a product out there that can take 5.1 LPCM over HDMI and output the channels to 3 x SPDIF (i.e. front pair, rear pair & Centre+Sub) or 3 x USB? I have seen a few boxes around that can take 7.1 LPCM over HDMI and output 7.1 analogue out, but not digital out. I would prefer to use...

I use my directly into a power amp. All good. I think my DL200 was at full volume when I switched it on for the first time. You might want to attend to that before plugging the speakers in.

Okay, thank you.

How did you obtain the DL200 firmware update, please? You mentioned Hifi Express in a previous post, but I could not find the link on their DL200 product page. I like to be sure of the source of things before installing them. It is odd that Hifi Express provide this update when SMSL say...

What does new f/w bring?

Glad you worked it out. Please could you send link to the f/w update, I can't find it.

Haven't tried Bluetooth... will try soon... hope it doesn't brick the unit! I do not have a coax SPDIF source to try. Optical fine though.

Mine has been fine on USB and optical. What is sending the USB? Have you previously fed USB DACs from it? EDIT: I note you were on 192, which I have not tried yet. Do you have pops on 44.1? EDIT2: Okay, no pops from me on USB. Have you checked your jitter setting. I am on DP4.

Ouch... I hadn't seen those. I have not needed bluetooth, but I'd rather find out during the warranty period (assuming there one!) than after it. I might write to SMSL to see if they'll comment.

Good to know. My speakers are spec'd down to 26Hz, so perhaps I should stick to 64k. I am currently using the OP's Squeeze DSP plugin in LMS. I have it running a RPi3B+ with DietPi, sending to piCorePlayer running on a RPi4B. I could easily enable pCP's own LMS server instead, to see if its...

Sorry, you're right... I'll shut up... this isn't the place for history of science discussions... let's get back to the Schiit phono stage.

I certainly won't be in a position to challenge the science until I am fortunate enough have heard components that all measure well working together. Currently (and thanks to ASR) I have a a DAC and amp that do. My speakers are the weak link, but I have recently implemented measurement/EQ (also...

Sounds familiar... I work in horology and I see plenty of people spend $$$$$ on new mechanical watches, even though a $ digital watch will perform better. Personally speaking, it's my watch that keeps time to 2 seconds per year that floats my boat, even though I know that any mechanical watch...