Its does work as long as i dont use it as a pre amp where i get the loud bangs
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SMSL D300 Review (Balanced DAC)
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Please confirm version of USB driver as I would like to try. Thx
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I have an unusual issue with my D300. After a while of playing music via USB it automatically switches from PCM to DSD. On my PC (windows 10 Pro) it displays the message WIndows doesnt recognize the device. On my Samsung S23 it just stops the playback. I am not playing any DSD files nor do I intend to. On the Dac it displays the message 'DSD Not Supported', when I shut down the PC or disconnect my cell phone I get the messages on the Dac as 'DSD No Signal'. I have never performed an upgrade and reset the device many times. The issue doesnt start immediately but after about 15 minutes of listening to music or even watching some movie via VLC or watching YouTube. I have not tried any other input sources like optical or coax. The bluetooth option however works flawlessly for hours at a stretch. My Dac is beyond its warranty period. Any ideas or suggestions would be highly appreciated. Thanx
It looks like USB cable or interface related. You can try:
- other USB cable
- uninstall USB driver, reboot, install USB driver from SMSL site
- play with ASIO buffer settings in DAC driver Control Panel app.
Have tried all of the above and more but the issue still persists.
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Dear users of D300 dac and/or BD34301EKV built products, after years after the release - have you formed any distinct opinion about HPC mode? Did you notice any impact on sound?
For myself, I let it be turned off, as some descriptions suggested that it somehow improves high frequency performance at cost of low frequencies, which makes no sense in my opinion. But time to time I think of this feature again.
Does it override the source clock or something like that?
For myself, I let it be turned off, as some descriptions suggested that it somehow improves high frequency performance at cost of low frequencies, which makes no sense in my opinion. But time to time I think of this feature again.
Does it override the source clock or something like that?
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Seems for me like the problem with exact device, I suggest trying once more with different PC/laptop, and connect with the seller about replacing the item.
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I've noticed, that when I play DSD via asio in foobar2000 player (I did not try other variants, and settings like DoP are carefully turned off) - the device screen shows DSD, but the XMOS control panel says "ASIO active (PCM mode)". Why is it PCM mode? Or is it some bug in the interface of the XMOS panel, etc?
Also, I can note that DSD is realized poorly in this build: lags and clicks between tracks, changing buffer sizes does not make it any better.
But if it plays a long file, the sound is brilliant
Also, I can note that DSD is realized poorly in this build: lags and clicks between tracks, changing buffer sizes does not make it any better.
But if it plays a long file, the sound is brilliant
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That means is using DoP instead of native DSD, that's why in the control panel is saying PCM.I've noticed, that when I play DSD via asio in foobar2000 player (I did not try other variants, and settings like DoP are carefully turned off) - the device screen shows DSD, but the XMOS control panel says "ASIO active (PCM mode)". Why is it PCM mode? Or is it some bug in the interface of the XMOS panel, etc?
Also, I can note that DSD is realized poorly in this build: lags and clicks between tracks, changing buffer sizes does not make it any better.
But if it plays a long file, the sound is brilliant
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Not much of a difference but it's an added encapsulation which is not strictly needed.
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If you install the ASIO+DSD input plugin:
Super Audio CD Decoder - Browse /foo_out_asio+dsd at SourceForge.net
Super Audio CD Decoder input plugin for foobar2000. Decoder is capable of playing back Super Audio CD ISO images, DSDIFF, DSF and DSD WavPack files.…
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It will use Native DSD output on the USB.
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Thank you, now it shows DSD modeIf you install the ASIO+DSD input plugin:
Super Audio CD Decoder - Browse /foo_out_asio+dsd at SourceForge.net
Super Audio CD Decoder input plugin for foobar2000. Decoder is capable of playing back Super Audio CD ISO images, DSDIFF, DSF and DSD WavPack files.…
It will use Native DSD output on the USB.
Interestingly, this foo_out_asio+dsd-0.4.2 works seamlessly with foobar2000-x64_v2.1, but not with the latest for now v2.24.1 - in this case it has unusable level of glitches in DSD. Will check time to time with new versions of component and core.
ManniX
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Must be something else, I use that combination.
Maybe could be you installed the new input_udsd plugin instead of the "old" input_sacd?
Because me and others had similar issues because of it.
The last version works better but still has some reliability issues.
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It seems I've tried both combinations and noticed no difference, but now it is foo_input_sacd-1.5.11, which is by your link
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Maybe try the last version 1.5.17, that one is old
Super Audio CD Decoder - Browse /foo_input_sacd at SourceForge.net
Super Audio CD Decoder input plugin for foobar2000. Decoder is capable of playing back Super Audio CD ISO images, DSDIFF, DSF and DSD WavPack files.…
sourceforge.net
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Thank you for the link, version foo_input_sacd-1.5.17 works fine with foobar 2.1 as well, but not with f. v2.24.1 So it seems in my case it is foobar version-specific issue. But not a problem for me, since it plays seamlessly now.Maybe try the last version 1.5.17, that one is old
Super Audio CD Decoder - Browse /foo_input_sacd at SourceForge.net
Super Audio CD Decoder input plugin for foobar2000. Decoder is capable of playing back Super Audio CD ISO images, DSDIFF, DSF and DSD WavPack files.…
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Thanks for the info, not sure what changed in v2.24.1 that made it so unpredictable.
But there are people reporting similar issues as yours.
Best to wait for the next version then.
I recently got my D300. I noticed some oddities in it.
1. After switching from the USB input, there is no sound on the coaxial input. The sound appears after the device is completely turned off and on in the coaxial input mode.
2. The fixed volume level in DAC mode is much lower than that of my other DAC (SMSL Sanskrit 10 mk2). It is 10-15 percent lower. Therefore, it is difficult to arrange a comparative test between these two devices.
Firmware version 1.30. Are these oddities widespread, or are they only in my device?
1. After switching from the USB input, there is no sound on the coaxial input. The sound appears after the device is completely turned off and on in the coaxial input mode.
2. The fixed volume level in DAC mode is much lower than that of my other DAC (SMSL Sanskrit 10 mk2). It is 10-15 percent lower. Therefore, it is difficult to arrange a comparative test between these two devices.
Firmware version 1.30. Are these oddities widespread, or are they only in my device?
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The D300 sounds great, but is one of the buggiest DACs being sold. SMSL doesn't care about bugs or quality. They've long since run away from this thread.
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