Fiio DSD Setup - Limited Below / Not Allowing Higher DSD Levels

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I believe Mac is limited to 128. There are a number of threads on the forum. A quick search found this one, may not be the definitive word.

DSD 256 on Mac Mini

It is a limitation of OSX and to Linux. Windows is a driver led system so the correct drivers will allow full functionality assuming your hardware is capable. OSX and Linux relies on generic class 2 audio functionality which tops out at DSD 128 DOP. You can have drivers or patches written to get around this so some hardware can function at full capability if the manufacturer or an enthusiast has done the work to make this possible. To summarise this is an issue between the DAC and operating syst…