Which may explain why my lowly Acer Netbook from 2009 still delivers the goods. If it wasn't for the nasty glitch (loud HF noise) happening ocassionally on mixed PCM-DSD playlists, I would have no need to upgrade.
Although I do miss LMS's web interface and more advanced library management features, which Daphile has admirable perfected.
The CPU power all depends on how far you want to take DSD upsampling. Also a lot depends on the capabilities of the DAC although there is now an increasing of excellent DSD512 capable DACs from the likes of Topping and SMSL (just add a decent power supply).
I find Tidal upsampled to DSD256 a big improvement over standard Tidal (easily achieved in Daphile). Likewise with MP3 320. The NUC you are considering will support DSD128 upsampling but may struggle with DSD256 and will not support DSD512. I have had a lot of success with an i5 8600 and ASUS B310i-PLUS mobo. I suggest you get 8GB RAM (single stick), 128GB M.2 SSD, a slim ITX chassis (eg Silverstone Milo ML03, SFX PSU (eg Corsair SF450 - great DC power with limited use of the fan) and Noctua NH L9i or Zalman CNPS8900 cooler.
@ crooner
How about retaining your existing hardware or , as Julf points out, using a low-end ARM device and hand off the upsampling to a dedicated board...
These will allow you to upsample everything to DSD256...
AK4137 I2S/DSD Sample Rate Conversion Board Supports PCM/DSD Interconversion DOP | eBay
HIFI AK4137 DAC SRC flagship high-end audio 786K 32Bit DSD256 DSD IIS conversion | eBay
If using USB out you'll need an xmos/amanero to I2S or if using a SBC then most have direct I2S.
How about retaining your existing hardware or , as Julf points out, using a low-end ARM device and hand off the upsampling to a dedicated board...
These will allow you to upsample everything to DSD256...
AK4137 I2S/DSD Sample Rate Conversion Board Supports PCM/DSD Interconversion DOP | eBay
HIFI AK4137 DAC SRC flagship high-end audio 786K 32Bit DSD256 DSD IIS conversion | eBay
If using USB out you'll need an xmos/amanero to I2S or if using a SBC then most have direct I2S.
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Excellent suggestions. I must say my present hardware sounds pretty damn good as it is. I switched from the ASIO to the WASAPI DSD driver on Foobar2000 and so far the glitch is gone. It does shave a second or so of sound from the beginning of the file, but it's better than the loud outburst of white noise.
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I haven't been keeping current with the discussions, so apologies if this has been discussed.
Has anyone tried installing on an x86 tablet? My thoughts are to install it on a windows based tablet (an inexpensive one) and try installing daphile, wiping out the windows os.
I realize the tablet won't provide hi quality audio, but it is convenient for headphones to supplement my existing daphile installations.
Has anyone tried installing on an x86 tablet? My thoughts are to install it on a windows based tablet (an inexpensive one) and try installing daphile, wiping out the windows os.
I realize the tablet won't provide hi quality audio, but it is convenient for headphones to supplement my existing daphile installations.
A lot depends on how much you want to spend. I prefer using the computer to upsample since it is invariably cheaper, more flexible and better future proofed. See this discussion on a review of DAC upsampling vs computer upsampling..
Do better DACs benefit from upsampling the source (HQPlayer)? Does HQPlayer just change the sound? | What's Best Audio and Video Forum
Do better DACs benefit from upsampling the source (HQPlayer)? Does HQPlayer just change the sound? | What's Best Audio and Video Forum
Unfortunately that discussion seems to contain a lot of opinions and claims, and not much actual fact and evidence.
Indeed. Let's not go there - that is why I tend to rely on double-blind, controlled listening tests rather than subjective impressions.
I think the Daphile-road won't do what you would like to accomplish, but perhaps this will: [Announce] Squeezelite-X
No, Daphile also has a local UI option...It' not of the detail and presentation of the web interface but does work well enough.
I've not used it on a "modern" tablet but did have it running on an old HP tablet...
HP Compaq TC1100 - Wikipedia
Daphile and DSD files with Serenade tempotec DSD DAC
Hello All,
If you remember, I had trouble when listening to DSD files (native mode) using Serenade TempoTec DSD DAC.
I finally found that appropriate Daphile setting fixes the problem.
These settings are attached to this post.
It could help other Daphile users with the same configuration.
To explain a little bit, I set the decoder to 'DISABLED in 'advanced parameters' for the 'files types' dsf and dff.
And Daphile seems reading and playing DSD in Native mode with this Dac, according the informations displayed on Daphile screen during the listening.
As I don't understand why these settings are relevant in this case, any explanation would be welcomed.
Best regards
And many thanks for having helping me
Hello All,
If you remember, I had trouble when listening to DSD files (native mode) using Serenade TempoTec DSD DAC.
I finally found that appropriate Daphile setting fixes the problem.
These settings are attached to this post.
It could help other Daphile users with the same configuration.
To explain a little bit, I set the decoder to 'DISABLED in 'advanced parameters' for the 'files types' dsf and dff.
And Daphile seems reading and playing DSD in Native mode with this Dac, according the informations displayed on Daphile screen during the listening.
As I don't understand why these settings are relevant in this case, any explanation would be welcomed.
Best regards
And many thanks for having helping me
Daphile and USB cable connection...
Don't worry, no intention from me to bring back the old troll in this interesting thread...
Just my own experience and a quick and cheap solution that, could be helpful.
I use Daphile since 2014 with a cheap server : BRIX GB-BXBT-2807 (4Go RAM and a 60Go SSD) and a more expensive DAC Teac UD-501.
I really like the sound quality, easiness, etc... of Daphile but I suffer aleatory disconnects that oblige me to a quick switch off/switch on of the DAC.
During all these years I randomly investigate : Brix' bios, TEAC 501 proprietary firmware, Daphile updates... nothing works !
In last resort I decide to change the BRIX for a different server. Disassembling the installation I see that I was using a 2 meters long cheap standard USB cable. I decide to give my setup up a last chance and I order a shorter USB cable with gold plated connectors : USB cable.
This 15 € investment definitively solve my 5 years old problem and now I can listen 10 hours playlist without frustrating disconnect.
That's all !
Don't worry, no intention from me to bring back the old troll in this interesting thread...
Just my own experience and a quick and cheap solution that, could be helpful.
I use Daphile since 2014 with a cheap server : BRIX GB-BXBT-2807 (4Go RAM and a 60Go SSD) and a more expensive DAC Teac UD-501.
I really like the sound quality, easiness, etc... of Daphile but I suffer aleatory disconnects that oblige me to a quick switch off/switch on of the DAC.
During all these years I randomly investigate : Brix' bios, TEAC 501 proprietary firmware, Daphile updates... nothing works !
In last resort I decide to change the BRIX for a different server. Disassembling the installation I see that I was using a 2 meters long cheap standard USB cable. I decide to give my setup up a last chance and I order a shorter USB cable with gold plated connectors : USB cable.
This 15 € investment definitively solve my 5 years old problem and now I can listen 10 hours playlist without frustrating disconnect.
That's all !
Disassembling the installation I see that I was using a 2 meters long cheap standard USB cable. I decide to give my setup up a last chance and I order a shorter USB cable with gold plated connectors : USB cable.
This 15 € investment definitively solve my 5 years old problem and now I can listen 10 hours playlist without frustrating disconnect.
Yes, cables definitely make a difference. Some work, some don't. When they don't work, you get stuff like what you describe - disconnects and malfunctions. Not subtle alterations to the sound.