USB from HAP-Z1ES to DP-720

[RascerMan]

Originally Posted by crwilli

This is from another post I made on the same connections into a TEAC UD503 which also requires ASIO drivers. Try these steps to get it to work with your Accuphase DAC.
----------

Quick update on the HAP-Z1ES I have set up for a friend and on using the USB output. The question has been whether or not it would work with a DAC that requires ASIO drivers such as the Esoteric/TEAC DACs that I own.

I have the Sony connected to my vintage system in SC running by coax into my McIntosh C35 and via WW Platinum Starlight USB into a TEAC UD-503. Of course, it sounds great via the coax. I continue to impressed with the electronics inside the Sony.

You must make two changes for the Sony USB output to work. First, in the 'Settings' - 'Audio settings' sub-menu, you must set 'USB Digital Output' to 'Auto' and Second you must set 'DSD Output (DoP) to 'On'.

Using the USB output works well streaming all my 16 and 24 Bit FLAC and DSD files.

After rereading your post this question came to mind. Did the Sony output the stream as 16,24 and DSD or was it all up-sampled. On my DP-720 it would tell me what flavour and sample rate it is receiving. On my Sony for instance I have 5 flavours of Dire Straits, Brothers in Arms and I would like to identify the value of the different recordings. After if and when I will repost with my thoughts on this.

[crwilli]

My Esoteric and TEAC DACs both saw the USB output as the native file. If DSD2.8 was streaming it shows DSD. If 24/XXX or 16/44, it shows that.

[RascerMan]

Originally Posted by crwilli

My Esoteric and TEAC DACs both saw the USB output as the native file. If DSD2.8 was streaming it shows DSD. If 24/XXX or 16/44, it shows that.

Thanks for all your responses, if I can eventual figure out how to get the USB port to work I trust my DP-720 will due the same.

[crwilli]

Originally Posted by RascerMan

Thanks for all your responses, if I can eventual figure out how to get the USB port to work I trust my DP-720 will due the same.

It appears the DP-720 will only accept files up to 24/192 via its USB 2.0 input. Looks like it will not decode DSD.IMG_2461.JPG