Do you use Roon?Dunno, yet.
Can you test a Linux based Roon 'endpoint' and see if Linux support multichannel (incl. DSD) with this DAC?
And if it does, tell us what Linux kernel you tested. So we know what kernel is required (as a minimum)
Do you use Roon?Dunno, yet.
Yes.Do you use Roon?
No.Can you test a Linux based Roon 'endpoint' and see if Linux support multichannel (incl. DSD) with this DAC?
Interesting. It’s not like soldering is an easy thing to do, not to mention the tools required.True but it seems to be endemic in audiophilia.
If you mean digital coax as in SPDIF, then it is not possible to transmit 8 channels over that signal.I was really hoping for digital coax input so that this could be used with the MiniDSP DDRC-88D. Well I'm disappointed with Topping's decision to go USB only.
I was really hoping for digital coax input so that this could be used with the MiniDSP DDRC-88D. Well I'm disappointed with Topping's decision to go USB only.
Dirac Live PC suite does not have active crossovers. The MiniDSP DDRC-88D does and requires AES-EBU or digital coax...
Yes, it is possible with a Lynx AES-16e sound card. There would be four SPDIF cables to make 8 channels.If you mean digital coax as in SPDIF, then it is not possible to transmit 8 channels over that signal.
Stereo active speakers. Also, trying to make a surround system with my existing speakers. The BM app with the DDRC-88D is very powerful with the only weak link being the 48khz limitation.What are you trying to do with the DDRC-88D? A stereo system with active active crossovers?
Michael
It is a professional interface using AES/EBU levels, costing almost $1000. This is a consumer device, costing half of that as a stand alone device.Yes, it is possible with a Lynx AES-16e sound card. There would be four SPDIF cables to make 8 channels.
Yes, it is possible with a Lynx AES-16e sound card.
Stereo active speakers. Also, trying to make a surround system with my existing speakers. The BM app with the DDRC-88D is very powerful with the only weak link is the 48khz limitation.
So this will basically work with two things, a pc or I would also assume that volumio primo streamer since it can feed a dac via usb.
Just saw the review and I feel it was a huge miss with spdif since all tv's have that for certain. HDMI i understand based upon licensing, but this would have been a huge seller if it had that too. Also see the AES/EBU perspective too. I got a primo, but honestly dont see myself buying this besides for home theater or if I had speakers in my ceiling and I am a crackhead audiophile XD
Also, I think this would be great for a party or large gathering where you want to setup 3 or more speakers
I bought a used 2x4 HD per your suggestion to do the same thing in a tighter budget: toslink > ddrc24 dirac > usb > rpi camilladsp > usb multichannel dac. Looking forward to setting it up![]()
How do you propose an SPDIF signal to transfer 8-ch from your TV? Where is that "huge miss" please enlighten us.Just saw the review and I feel it was a huge miss with spdif since all tv's have that for certain.
Yes sure, it is all sorted out. I will use my motu m4 to set up dirac (only 2 channels) through the analog inputs and do the xovers in camilla.Yes, this was my first thought as well but with a straight USB DAC you run in to issues with running Dirac as the DDRC-24 needs to be connected to your PC / Mac.
If your multichannel DAC is an audio interface with analog inputs this is not a huge deal because you can use the analog outputs of the DDRC-24 in to the analog inputs of the interface when running Dirac and then switch to bi-directional USB once you have everything dialed in. But with a straight USB DAC you cannot do this so you need some way of getting the Dirac processed signal to the RPi4 while the source Dirac device is still connected to a PC / Mac.
Michael
For all of you wanting this to be the DAC 8 Pro, I will be selling mine as soon as I integrate my DM7 and burn in the 6" TRS to XLR cables for a few hundred hours to lift the Topping veil, widen the sound stage and get the USB to work on my Amiga.So this will basically work with two things, a pc or I would also assume that volumio primo streamer since it can feed a dac via usb.
Just saw the review and I feel it was a huge miss with spdif since all tv's have that for certain. HDMI i understand based upon licensing, but this would have been a huge seller if it had that too. Also see the AES/EBU perspective too. I got a primo, but honestly dont see myself buying this besides for home theater or if I had speakers in my ceiling and I am a crackhead audiophile XD
Also, I think this would be great for a party or large gathering where you want to setup 3 or more speakers
I read the first 5 pages and gave up LOL, I see what you are saying. Seems like a mission from hell when you can basically get an AVR for around 1000 with all these features yet not the same measured performance, like a denonHow about you read the thread (including the post right above your post!) and see the plethora of ways you can use SPDIF / AES / HDMI with this device? If you can capture your desired input signal you can route that input signal to the DM7 outputs with something as simple as a RPI4 running CamillaDSP.
Michael
Yes sure, it is all sorted out. I will use my motu m4 to set up dirac (only 2 channels) and do the xovers in camilla.
I like the idea of having a black box (literally) with dirac all set up and being able to plug whatever usb dac in the future to come. On top of that, the total budget for the dirac mod is 360 euros. Really hope it works
connect it to your tv, which has spdif out? would it not decode the sound from the tv or something? am I missing something here. I do know you cant get more than 5 channels from your tv, but that would a quick convenient set up, correct me if im wrong I am not an audio expert[clearly]How do you propose an SPDIF signal to transfer 8-ch from your TV? Where is that "huge miss" please enlighten us.