@droid23. Glad, you found a problem, you are proactive user. :) That's correct. Topping XMOS based DACs are UAC 2.0 compatible and Windows will use built-in drivers. Unless you want to play Native DSD using ASIO output (which is not easy to setup in Foobar) you can stay with Windows drivers...

@droid23. Check out, there is Youtube Source component for Foobar. :)

To add to the previous response, since the version 1.6, Foobar dropped default interface called Direct Sound and switched to WASAPI. Now WASAPI is a default Foobar interface, if doesn't say 'exclusive', it is shared. Shared goes through system mixer and output sample rate is controlled in the...

It will fail, a long route for DI-24HE. :)

The same link with removed tracking info: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803626246494.html

Did you?

Nothing wrong with this. Quality components, like caps and soft recovery diodes. Two stage regulation, transformer with two separate windings gives power to both USB host and output side. A final opinion depends on the price, expecting $80-$100. :) I would only put AC power switch close to the...

Equivalent of Ifi Defender, but cheaper. :)

Not isolator. LHY has isolator in their offering, at least twice expensive, here you get a good power supply, important for the receivers that use USB power. It is a class of 'purifiers' that include common mode filters on the power line. It has 'isolated' ground, but it is probably just ground...

Yip, saw this one today. Very basic, that one "no stock" would compete with $80 model. You can get one, then later connect in series more advanced part with external PSU connector. .

I guess, it doesn't need burning. Enjoy. :)

Sorry, this is old chip (low and full speed only), not sure will be UAC 2.0 compatible. Only for old DAC's, maximum 96kHz. All new ADuM high-speed (480Mbps) isolator chips are ending with '5' or '6'.

Well recorded CD's sound great on R2R DAC, you don't need to tell me that. :) .... I also have problem with 24-bit recordings, they are over-smoothed, monitored on Delta-Sigma DAC's and... this is critical.... what you are receiving from streaming services is heavily watermarked. Hi-res...

I am positive, burning will fix muddy bass. It is not the attribute of the Audio GD sound. The other thing is also related to burning. As you enjoy every note on some tracks, I am sure for a final effect. These track you do like have a simple sound, right? I mean solo or duo with no much...

OK, I stand corrected. Regarding matching impedance, a message is clear on this issue. At least for me it looks correct.

I think the main purpose of the DI-24HE clock output is for feeding upstream equipment like streamers. Is your data connection I2S? Synchronising both devices on S/PDIF makes sense, but for I2S not sure. @FredA made experiments with DI-20HE and found that it sounds better when attaching OCK-2...

@naynay keep quiet. :)

I guess, optional. Some PSU's come with two-prong mains plug, phone chargers by example.

Soldering fuse solves poor quality contact problem. It won't get any better without fuse.

I assume you have already cycled power of DI-24HE. If not, do it now. 1. Unplug DI-24HE USB cable. 2. On Windows go to the Control Panel (not a Device Manager) and uninstall the existing Amanero driver. 3. Run setupuac2.exe file and follow prompts. There are two parts: for a Windows interface...

You are always naynay. :) A product is selling for one month or two and has no negative feedback.

This is a lowest price I saw! There is a new isolator in a smaller package, but PCB seems to built on the same concept. It has USB type C input, it is not what I do prefer, but convenient for Macbooks and ultra slim notebooks users. Only $27 which is surprising given what is inside. Posted...

Seen a photo of a fragment of PCB. It looks transparent - two sides only without a solid ground plane between. It is acceptable for $50 product. Even the model you found for $80 had four layers board.

Problem is, we have been using driver 1067 for years with a standard firmware CPLD_for_1080. See a yellow marks on a screenshot. There is a note on the bottom that links to the same 1067 driver which hasn't been updated. This driver do not enable DSD512 on Windows! If Audio GD started to supply...

Something has changed. Did you buy DI-24HE before 25th April? EDIT: I keep a link to the old page, that provide links to the two different drivers for Windows, but can't advise any further, just for a reference: http://audio-gd.com/Firmware/AmaneroforLinuxEN.html