The filters at the output of a DAC do not filter the audio. They let the audio pass, unfiltered, and remove the unwanted high frequency "noise" from the signal. You are not able to hear these filtered frequencies (if they were not blocked by the filter) and they are not supposed to be in the audio signal.I am waiting for a d50s, is it mandatory to use filters? no direct unfiltered sound? Do you know which filter affects the purity of the sound less, thanks.
the DAC has 7 sound filters. or otherwise called equalizations. I have read in the forum that some people like one filter more than another. and my question is if you can't hear direct sound if you go through equalized filtersThe filters at the output of a DAC do not filter the audio. They let the audio pass, unfiltered, and remove the unwanted high frequency "noise" from the signal. You are not able to hear these filtered frequencies (if they were not blocked by the filter) and they are not supposed to be in the audio signal.
These are not sound filters as in EQ settings. These are different types of filters to attenuate the unwanted ultrasonic high frequency content from the wanted audio signal.the DAC has 7 sound filters. or otherwise called equalizations. I have read in the forum that some people like one filter more than another. and my question is if you can't hear direct sound if you go through equalized filters
why are there 7 filters, if there is no difference?
when i do a factory reset on my d50s, default filter is 1 not 2 as mentioned here.
There are many built-in filters, but I think it is impossible for human hearing to detect these differences in sound quality. However, as a manufacturer, incorporating many filters will please audiophiles and give them an advantage in terms of sales strategy.why are there 7 filters, if there is no difference?
when i do a factory reset on my d50s, default filter is 1 not 2 as mentioned here.
Before such loud declarations, verify the abilities of your own hearing and equipment. For some reason, I hear the difference in ES9038Q2M perfectly, and this is not on some audiophilic High End setup, but on a combination of lower-level devices: Yamaha A-S201 + Yamaha NS-777. And yes, I hear this difference being sighted, and although ten times blindly.There are many built-in filters, but I think it is impossible for human hearing to detect these differences in sound quality. However, as a manufacturer, incorporating many filters will please audiophiles and give them an advantage in terms of sales strategy.
Has got to be a software problem. The DAC can't do a thing like changing volume every next song, it has no notion of a song it is just fed a bitstream.I have a problem with D50s and Tidal (master plan):
Volume level with Tidal doesn't stay at 100% but drops to 77 each time new song starts no matter what or how i adjust levels.
DAC is Topping D50s with latest drivers, Tidals "loudness normalization" setting off, "force volume" on, exclusive mode "on". System control sound 100% & win10 volume settings 100%. And when i chance volume from Tidal settings to 100% and next song starts -> volume drops to 77. This drop happens every time new song starts.
WIN10 settings Master volume set to 100% that drops too (Tidal app volume set to 100)
Any ideas, thanks
I found the coax output interruptions problem discussed on the internet.New Problem (with D50s?) -- New high-frequency crackling noise occurs intermittently for a couple of seconds at a time, usually repeating several times over the course of an hour or two's listening. Does this sound familiar to any of you streaming experts?
The signal chain is Qobuz->Verizon Fios->router->wired Ethernet->BlueSound Node 2i->Topping D50s (via digital coax)->
I bought two D50s and a D50s, both of which have very severe COAX connections.I found the coax output interruptions problem discussed on the internet.
Is it worth strictly for usb otg connection, from the sound quality point of view? Do the 2x ESS chips make the difference?I bought two D50s and a D50s, both of which have very severe COAX connections.
If the quality of the S/PDIF signal to be connected is poor, symptoms such as disconnection many times or no connection at all will occur.
I reported this issue to Topping and ASR early on. However, neither Topping nor the members of ASR showed any interest.
It would really surprise me if there was an audible difference. To my ears, the audible distinction between the top performing DACs is without a difference. Features and visual preference is far more influential to me.Is it worth strictly for usb otg connection, from the sound quality point of view? Do the 2x ESS chips make the difference?
This problem must be specific to the d50. I haven't had issues with coax neither Optical or direct on my DX7 or d30.I bought two D50s and a D50s, both of which have very severe COAX connections.
If the quality of the S/PDIF signal to be connected is poor, symptoms such as disconnection many times or no connection at all will occur.
I reported this issue to Topping and ASR early on. However, neither Topping nor the members of ASR showed any interest.
Interesting, but you recorded direct from the DAC? Because there are 3 files and one says "Direct".I recorded D50s with their P50 power supply and Burson v5i opamp using the 5th filter. The interface used to record the output and master clock is Prism Sound Lyra 2. I also recorded, for comparison, my girl's d10s powered via USB and having Burson opamp. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/103Hb3KCQyfglFH2lvWZsbY2xsLiirXoy
From the Lyra 2 output to the linear input yes.Interesting, but you recorded direct from the DAC? Because there are 3 files and one says "Direct".