I typically use ASIO or Kernel Streaming. Both work well and I don't hear a difference In tonal quality although sometimes I believe there is a slight improvement in soundstage on KS. The differences would be minor and quite frankly, I'm not sure that it isn't my head wanting to hear a difference. I've heard of stability issues with both of these, but for me, They both work.
WASAPI vs. ASIO on Windows10?
Yesterday I took advantage of a month's trial of Qobuz "Studio" (Hi-Rez) service, downloading and installing the Qobuz app on my Windows10 Pro machine, outputting to my DAC via USB. In configuring the DAC output in Qobuz, they offer ASIO and WASAPI. I chose WASAPI in "Exclusive Mode". To be honest, I don't hear any difference between WASAPI and ASIO, but from what I read it sounds like the option I chose is best for sending an un-altered stream to my DAC.
I am by no means an expert on this sort of stuff. Comments from those who know more would be appreciated.
I am by no means an expert on this sort of stuff. Comments from those who know more would be appreciated.