Hi! I was considering purchasing HQplayer, but it’s quite expensive. But I just noticed that Roon provide DSD up sampling via MUSE.
Anyone made the comparison? Is Roon’s up sampling any good? What would I be missing out if I go with this (free) option ?
Also, is the processing done on the Roon core (I have a nucleus one) or on the PC running Roon client?
Roons is good, but, really no comparison. However, it is more than just the software investment. To run the best filters and modulators you need a fast i7 or i9 desktop cpu and an nvidia gpu graphics card.
Thanks!
I do have the gear to run it. I guess I’ll go for it and stop overthinking it!
Their dev seems super responsive too! So that’s nice!
What dac do you have?
SMSL DO400, connected to my computer via USB (ASIO)
And it is connected to the windows pc with asio drivers?
Yes, exactly
Search around the forums. Since that is using an ess chip, you should set specific modulators and filters. Since, you wont be able to bypass dac chip processing.
On my windows pc I have roon client, HQPlayer , and the DAC is connected via USB.
I have nucleus one connected to the network (Ethernet).
This is a new setup! I actually got my n1 today!
I d9nt bother with my nucleus, I yst keep it all one the one pc.