Best native DSD DACs for use with HQPlayer?

Very good. Just like the DAC underneath it.

Currently using the RME ADI-2 as an “input” into HQPlayer - WiiM Mini streamer TOSlink output for Tidal Connect, bit perfect Amazon Music UHD, Airplay 2, Spotify Connect, all goes through HQPlayer.

Bit perfect with auto sample rate switching.

But you need to fix HQPlayer output to DSD256x44.1k fixed rate - it won’t work with DSD256x48k

And using the remote control switch to “Prd” mode, which is the DSD Direct mode.

I have it connected to NAA OS image on RPi4

And just add balanced TRS to XLR cable (if not using RCA):

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Premier-4inch-16AWG-Plated/dp/B001UJGNMO/

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