If i stream a dsd file from my network via roon and run it through a matrix mini-i pro3, the roon audio path shows it is played natively.
If i stream the same dsd file from my network via roon and run it through a hifi rose 250, the roon audio path shows it is converted to PCM / DoP.
Both players have the same dac ES9038Q2M.
I thought the conversion or not was due to ASIO pc drivers (Assuming dac is capable of playing natively). Is the hifi rose a less robust design?
I prefer not to get into the debate of why it matters and whether or not i will hear a difference, i am just trying to understand why.
Thanks
If i stream the same dsd file from my network via roon and run it through a hifi rose 250, the roon audio path shows it is converted to PCM / DoP.
Both players have the same dac ES9038Q2M.
I thought the conversion or not was due to ASIO pc drivers (Assuming dac is capable of playing natively). Is the hifi rose a less robust design?
I prefer not to get into the debate of why it matters and whether or not i will hear a difference, i am just trying to understand why.
Thanks