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How to get DSD working in a networked (Roon) setup?

Dear,

I recently received a few DSD albums and would love to play these.

In the manual of the T+A MP 3100 HV, I read
"The MP 3100 HV can be used as a high-quality D/A converter for other devices such as computers, streamer, digital  radios etc. which are fitted with poor-quality converters or no converter at all. The MP 3100 HV features two optical and two electrical S/P-DIF digital inputs on the back panel to allow this usage.

A USB-DAC input on the back panel permits to use the MP 3100 HV as D/A
converter for computers.

At the USB DAC IN input the MP 3100 HV accepts digital PCM-encoded stereo
signals with sampling rates of 44.1 to 384 kHz (32-bit) and DSD data with
sampling rates of DSD64, DSD128, DSD256* and DSD512*."

To use the T+A MP 3100 HV to play DSD files, I have to connect it to a PC using a USB cable? Is my understanding correct?

I have all my music on a NAS in the basement. I use Roon to play (flac) files on my stereo. Is there no other way to get DSD to play?

Ideally, I would prefer to add a device in my network to play DSD. 

This "USB DAC" truly puzzles me. 

Thank you for your advice.

128x128koenvingerhoets

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jazzman7
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Roon supports playing of DSD files.

If your DSD material is in the form of downloads, and those downloads are stored on the NAS that you currently use with Roon, then they should be available in your Roon library.  Just select the album, and the format should should show something like DSF DSD64 or some such.

On the other hand, if your DSD material is in the form of SACD disks, then it is a different story.  

 

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koenvingerhoets

Very often DSD files are played using DOP (DSD over PCM).

Might it be possible for you to provide a screen print of the Roon signal path for your DSD file. 

Out of curiosity I viewed the MP 3100 HV specifications and user manual.  I now realize that it's a combination CD/SACD disc player and DAC, but that only the USB input is DSD capable.  I also viewed your very impressive rig.  So it seems that what you really need is a DSD capable Roon ready (or at least Roon tested) USB network bridge, and that for the moment you are utilizing a PC in that role. 

 

 

 

 

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jazzman7
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koenvingerhoets

In my system I have a Bricasti M5 functioning as a network bridge and Roon endpoint.  I am very happy with it and can highly recommend it.  Via spdif or AES/EBU can handle DSD 64 as DoP.  Via USB can handle DSD 64 or 128 as DoP.   Ethernet connection, no wi-fi accept via USB wi-fi adapter, which of course would tie up the USB port.

 

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