Topic: DSD Direct mode
Hi. I'm thinking about trying this out. But I have to use a passive pre-amp for volume control into my powered speakers.
I'm currently running Roon into HQplayer (USB output from PC) with dOp SDM that converts everything to DSD. Then its output from my balanced out into my speakers. I also use Optical in for vinyl and Coaxial digital in for CD player.
By going DSD direct, i would lose volume control which kinda sucks since the remote is nice for that. So, does the ADI-2 convert everything to DSD direct? Meaning, my optical and coaxial would now output as DSD? And any videos (audio) on my Windows PC would be converted to DSD?
Just want to get a clearer picture on this. I'm not really happy with the digital sound from HQPlayer. Especially since hooking up my vinyl to this DAC. The vinyl sounds so much better. I'm getting feedback that by going DSD Direct my digital sound would be better. And I guess, then the other two inputs as well. And would the spectrum analyzer still work on the front?
Thanks for your help.
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