@Dan - One thought I had earlier. A while ago I listened to a Devialet being fed DSD64 from a dCS Upsampler. This sounded superb, which was puzzling because the Devialet's DSD "MAT Algorithm" is basically converting the DSD back to PCM for use in the Devialet's ADH. Why it sounded good is a mystery, but it did sound good.
I have tried feeding PCM upsampled to DSD to the Mutec MC3+USB , which then converts to PCM and re-clocks. This did not sound that good, pleasant perhaps, but the bass lost definition and was noticeably softer, which I do not like.
Anyway, now you are feeding your Devialet via USB, there is nothing to stop you trying PCM upsampled to DSD 64, Roon can do this, as can HQPlayer. If I get time, I plan to try this myself at the weekend as part of trying the SOtM kit direct to the Devialet's USB. So maybe something you might want to try if you are ever in the mood?
Just a thought.
I have tried feeding PCM upsampled to DSD to the Mutec MC3+USB , which then converts to PCM and re-clocks. This did not sound that good, pleasant perhaps, but the bass lost definition and was noticeably softer, which I do not like.
Anyway, now you are feeding your Devialet via USB, there is nothing to stop you trying PCM upsampled to DSD 64, Roon can do this, as can HQPlayer. If I get time, I plan to try this myself at the weekend as part of trying the SOtM kit direct to the Devialet's USB. So maybe something you might want to try if you are ever in the mood?
Just a thought.
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