Pops when upscaling to DSD on Linn Organic DAC (ref#1HE6WS)

[dingusmcdermott]

What best describes your playback issue?

· I hear distortion or noise when I'm playing music

What type of Zone is affected by this problem?

· *Network Zones* are affected.

Does the issue affect all file formats?

· The issue *only affects one file *format.

Which format is giving you trouble?

· DSD

Is your device connected directly to the Roon Server via cable or over the network, or is it chained through another device (such as a streamer, Roon Bridge, or Roon Remote)?

· Connected directly to my RoonServer machine

Does the device show up at all in Roon Settings -> Audio?

· The Zone is listed under the wrong protocol

Does the device play audio from another source when using the same connection?

· The device has no problems with another audio source

Have you checked that Roon is whitelisted in any firewalls?

· I've checked the firewall and the issue remains

If the device has multiple output options, do the other options work as expected?

· Only one output type is affected while the other output type works as expected

Is the device using the latest firmware as per the manufacturer?

· Firmware is up-to-date but the issue remains

What are the make and model of the affected audio device(s) and the connection type?

· Linn Organik DAC / ethernet

Describe the issue

Whenever I upscale roon to DSD through the sample rate conversation, I get pops when I pause or switch tracks. I use a Linn Organic DAC which is capable of doing DSD 256. When I upscale to any other type there is no popping, only when its DSD 64, 128, and 256

Describe your network setup

I use a gaming PC with a very powerful CPU to host as my roon endpoint. I also use a mesh network

[benjamin]

Hey @dingusmcdermott,

Thanks for taking the time to write in! Sorry to hear you’re running into pops during track switching on your Linn!

When you switch or pause playback in DSD, the DAC may need to reinitialize its clocking or reset its processing pipeline, which can result in audible pops, as the DAC may output unintended transient signals during the transition.

Check if your Roon settings allow for a small delay when pausing or switching tracks. This delay can give the DAC time to resynchronize without pops. Look under Device Setup > Advanced Settings in Roon for options like Resync Delay, and try setting a delay of 100-500ms and test if the pops reduce.

It would also be helpful to review Device Setup > Advanced Settings and experiment with enabling/disabling Native DSD Processing.

If you still have issues, could you please share a screenshot of your signal path when the error occurs?

We’ll be on standby for your reply!