Network Details (Including networking gear model/manufacturer and if on WiFi/Ethernet)
Computer connected to Internet via Ethernet.
Audio Devices (Specify what device you’re using and its connection type - USB/HDMI/etc.)
PC is directly connected to my SMSL SU-9 DAC via USB.
Description Of Issue
Hi!
I have the Audio-GD R28 r2r DAC as well as the SMSL SU-9, and both are great DACs. Both are connected to my PC via USB.
When playing an MQA track, I can get the su-9 to decode and process MQA just fine when using the Tidal desktop app (I know this because the su-9 will show the MQA icon and the sample rate on its screen).
However, with the Roon desktop app, no matter what MQA settings I have enabled on the app, my su-9 will never show MQA.
Seems to be working now. A reboot was all it needed (no surprise).
But here’s a screenshot anyhow to make sure I’m doing it right. The SU9 I have to coding on the device itself and with the R 28, I have ROON doing the decoding.
Both look good to me. Note that the Su-9 signal path is enhanced since Roon understands this is a full decoder and has performed the second unfold, i.e. there is MQA signalling present.
In contrast, the R28 show lossless because Roon hands over at the WASAPI interface.
