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    buying DAC devices: Predicting WASAPI E/Mode volume control behavior (Windows)

    Guys, when choosing a DAC device with or without preamp functionality, or a dongle DAC with or without Bluetooth receiver functionality, there is always uncertainty about a certain question regarding that device's "behavior" in a Windows environment. - Android usage is not affected...
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    HQPlayer: Possible to disable exclusive mode over WASAPI?

    Hi all, I'd like to use HQ Player in shared WASAPI, and use EAPO to achieve bit perfect playback by bypassing windows APOs. I'm using HQPlayer 5 and there doesn't seem to be an exclusive mode option. This post is my inspiration for attempting such a thing My end goal: When I pause Roon, I can...
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    Foobar preferences

    Hi. I am new here, but a rather old man. I am trying to tweak Foobar setup for best audio results. I use Windows 10 Pro, iFi Zen DAC v.2 and iFi Mini Amp. I own a large collection of music, with a variety of file types: flac, DSD, ISO, MQA. Before beginning to change the configuration my choice...
  4. bsdinis

    route Windows audio to ASIO driver?

    I'm currently using VoiceMeeter, all other software from VB Cable produces clicks and pops. What other alternatives are there for bit-perfect gaming on Windows?
  5. staticV3

    View sample rate of applications before Windows Mixing?

    Is there a way to view the sample rate of audio that applications send to the Windows Resampler and Mixer, before the Resampler? Basically, at the point marked here in orange:
  6. Praefectus

    DX3 Pro+ and Qobuz's WASAPI Exclusive.

    Hello there, I am considering DX3 Pro+ for my Qobuz subscription. Does it work well withe the Qobuz Windows app? Is there a way to tell if the sample rate has actually changed? Does the display show it?
  7. ThatM1key

    Topping ASIO Leak Problem

    I searched hard on google and couldn't find a single answer. I always get results about people asking why ASIO blocks another programs sounds but ironically my problem is the opposite. The program I use is foobar2000 So what happens is when I force ASIO on my Topping E30, the "ASIO" says it...
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    Does ASIO or WASAPI really optimize sound quality?

    Does ASIO or WASAPI really optimize sound quality? I'm not an audio expert but I've noticed that these ''bit-perfect'' drivers improve sound in one way and worse in another, definition and accuracy improve (low latency) but sound vibe (so to speak) is a bit tiresome and ''forced''', Direct Sound...
  9. MetalDaze

    SMSL M300 MkII DSD Noise

    Hello everyone. New member but I have been reading the reviews and forums here for a while. I created this account to post my experience and welcome input since I've tried all I can think of. I have also emailed SMSL 3+ days ago and am still waiting for a response - let alone an acknowledgment...
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    Windows resample rate when in shared mode with 44.1 and 48 content

    I use exclusive WASAPI when listening to music by itself, but if I have to use shared mode (e.g. when playing a game and music at the same time) what should I set the sample rate to in the Windows settings? I'm guessing I should try to match the sample rate of the sources, but what should I use...
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    Topping D50s volume control

    Is there any recommended way to control volume? Currently using the JRiver volume control instead of the DAC (Preamp) to control volume. Should I use the DAC? If so, why? Audio device-Topping D50s DAC WASAPI
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