Topping G3/G5 Bit-Perfect Playback via USB Beta in ARC

Greetings, I love roon. I have a issue with arc working with pixel 6 and 7pro and topping g5 (usb mode). If I use bitperfect usb driver there is no sound at all. Disabling bitperfect driver (using android std driver) arc sounds. Using usbplayerpro G5 run in bitperfect mode as expected. I understand arc usbisin beta so I am here to signal an issue on this specific combo. If I can help you in understand the issue just write me. Cheers!!!

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I am considering buying the Topping G5.

Has anyone managed to use bitperfect playback with ARC using this DAC?

Hello, I wrote the same question more than a year ago. Maybe someone know something now. I have many dacs and all works in bitperfect mode using ARC except the topping G5. If I enable the usb driver in ARC the player go, the interfae says “bitperfect” but there is no sound. If I disable the usb driver then the G5 sounds ok but in android “not perfect” mode. If I connect the G5 to the pc and use roon desktop the bitperfect mode works as intended. Any ideas ? Thank you

Hi @Paolo_Bertozzi ,

Let me tag @support to see if anything new has come to light on this.

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Oh well, no answers in 1 year. G5 sold

Bit-perfect playback via the USB Driver remains a beta feature. We’re releasing compatibility for USB DACs in batches; the blockages are not something we can remove in one fell swoop as fixes vary by device and manufacturer implementation.

We’re certainly sorry that the Topping G5’s bit-perfect compatibility with ARC on Pixel was not something we implemented during your ownership of the device. However, it’s our goal to eventually iron out issues for bit-perfect playback with all the major market USB DACs. I’m going to escalate internally to the Product team. Your experience should lend urgency to the work we’re doing. Thank you!

Hi,

I got no sound when connecting my topping dx 3 pro plus to my android phone when using the usb beta version on arc.

If i unable the usb beta version, the sound is working fine.

How can I correct this bug to enjoy the native sound of my file whit the usb beta activated.

When i use my dragonfly cobalt, everything is working fine on the same phone whit usb beta on.

Thanks a lot!

Hi @Jean-Marc_Paquin,

Bit-perfect playback via the USB Driver remains a beta feature. We’re releasing compatibility for USB DACs in batches; the blockages are not something we can remove in one fell swoop as fixes vary by device and manufacturer implementation.

The Topping DAC has not yet been tested by the team for bit-perfect playback, but we have an open ticket. As mentioned, this is a beta feature and not every device will currently function with USB beta toggled on.

Please create a topic in Feature Suggestions to lend more weight to your remarks above. Thanks!

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