Should Equalizer APO work with TOSLink?

[Berwhale]

I recently added a SPDIF/TOSLink Bracket adapter to my PC (Gigabyte motherboard with Realtek HD Audio) to connect my Topping D50s via optical. I have a ground loop issue and had been using a cheap USB isolator to resolve the issue, but thought I'd give optical a try as well. (also frees up the D50s USB connection for Volumio running on my RPi)

Everything is connected and working fine from a sound perspective, but I can't eAPO to apply EQ to the output. Everything looks fine (see below), but it's just working. Is there any reason why eAPO shouldn't work with TOSLink?

 

[alont]

In the configurator, switch from "install as LFX/GFX" to the experimental option (forgot the full name). Be sure to restart your PC (or sound service) afterwards to apply the change.

 

[Thalis]

EQ APO does not work with Exclusive Mode in your sound settings.

Edit: What is your playback software?

 

[Berwhale]

In the configurator, switch from "install as LFX/GFX" to the experimental option (forgot the full name). Be sure to restart your PC (or sound service) afterwards to apply the change.

Bingo! Thanks, switched to SFX/EFX (experimental) and it works...

 

[Berwhale]

EQ APO does not work with Exclusive Mode in your sound settings.

Edit: What is your playback software?

Generally, I use MusicBee with DirectSound. It's now working with the SFX/EFX tweak above.

I switched on Exclusive Mode in Amazon Music and you're correct, eAPO no longer works.

 

[Thalis]

Generally, I use MusicBee with DirectSound. It's now working with the SFX/EFX tweak above.

That;s great.... in my case I cannot use bitperfect if i want to use EQ APO in say, Foobar2000.