Windows bit rate/sampling rate setting vs. source file bit rate/sampling rate

[gallantus]

Excuse me if this has already been asked. If it has, please redirect me to the thread.

So I have my DAC connected to my computer via USB. I use foobar to playback FLAC in various bit rate/sampling rate FLAC files. Why does my DAC not receive the native bit rate/sampling rate of the FLAC files, rather it receives what my Windows PC is set to in control panels?

What is the implication of this? What is the best setting?

 

[sq225917]

Because you are using a Foobar driver that allows windows to retain control of sample rate.

 

[sq225917]

Use an ASIO driver

 

[gallantus]

If the FLAC file is 16/44.1 and my windows is set for 32/96. Then is windows up sampling the sound and vice versa?

What is the implication?

 

[Jimbob54]

Another day, another Windows resampling thread.

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...nding-the-windows-audio-quality-debate.19438/

EDIT- this link deals with the implications of resampling. Previous replies deal with how to get Foobar to go direct to DAC without any resampling.

 

[SKBubba]

https://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_out_wasapi

 

[AnalogSteph]

foobar2000 change log

1.6.7

• Built-in WASAPI exclusive output.

Should be just a matter of output device configuration these days.

 

[gallantus]

So I downloaded the ASIO plugin for foobar. Problem solved. I chose ASIO over WASAPI, supposedly ASIO gets direct access to the DAC. I got it working with both WASAPI and ASIO.

 

[Katji]

Good. That's correct.
* Even when it's Windows 10 with built-in USB 2.0 audio, install the driver from the DAC manufacturer. Which will be ASIO.
Windows|driver|advanced tab of Settings, enable checkbox [x] Allow devices to take exclusive control [paraphrased wording, different between Windows 10 and 8.1 ]
Most DACs have XMOS processor for USB input...DAC manufacturers customise the XMOS generic driver to suit.