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Support - (fb2k) / Re: volume control crackles: Asio2 / foobar
Last post by Air KEN -
Quote from: mro on
That really is a good idea,
 I will also try to ask there, but apparently nothing has been done there for a long time, the last Asio2 is from 05.2022.
I just thought that maybe someone already has a solution / idea.
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The Foobar playback control with volume control via cell phone and http is incredibly handy, but if I were to buy a replacement for my DAC remote control, I could also use it to control the volume of the Dac, but that would always be an extra effort.
I see, it sounds like you're enjoying the great sound.
"Matrix x-sabre pro" I'm jealous. hahaha
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> I don't think it makes any sense at all.
Sorry, I will correct it.

As I mentioned above,
my FiiO 9 has no problems.
It may depend on the model.

I hope I can somehow contact the developer.
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Support - (fb2k) / Re: volume control crackles: Asio2 / foobar
Last post by mro -
That really is a good idea,
 I will also try to ask there, but apparently nothing has been done there for a long time, the last Asio2 is from 05.2022.
I just thought that maybe someone already has a solution / idea.
I
The Foobar playback control with volume control via cell phone and http is incredibly handy, but if I were to buy a replacement for my DAC remote control, I could also use it to control the volume of the Dac, but that would always be an extra effort.
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Support - (fb2k) / Re: volume control crackles: Asio2 / foobar
Last post by mro -
Yes, there is a clear difference for me that I am enjoying at the moment.
It may be possible to hear this more clearly via the Matrix x-sabre pro or similar DACs.

A different DAC chip ES9038PRO is used, which was also Implemented with very high-quality components on board.
I use it with good large floorstanding speakers.

But I like to try out possibilities and asio2 is one of them besides the standard foobar  which is undoubtedly also very very good!
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Listening Tests / Re: Plans for an ABC/HR test
Last post by itisljar -
I have a feeling this will be so botched test that it will make sense as his table he posted some time ago.
"This encoder works so bad it sounds so good" type of test.

Klymins, what will be the purpose of your test, what exactly are you testing? I see you're mentioning weird sample rates, so I am assuming you're testing... what, exactly? What kind of audio is that? Not music albums, or higher res music, 44.1, 48 and up.
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Support - (fb2k) / Re: volume control crackles: Asio2 / foobar
Last post by Gabriel Schwartz -
Quote from: mro on
When Asio2 is used, regardless of whether 2.0 or 2.02 is used, it crackles when the Foobar volume control is set to Max, as with old, dusty, defective analog volume controls.
Tested with various Foobar versions up to the current 2.24.2.
A Matrix Dac X-Sabre Pro is used.
The effect with the scratching and crackling only occurs with Asio2, not with other Asio.
Another effect with volume changes and Asio2 is a fading effect when the volume is increased. Although no fading is activated.
 This means that the volume continues to increase even though the slider is no longer being moved. This also only occurs with Asio2.

Any idea ???

I'm a bit worried that it will affect the speakers.

Did you try to open a ticket on sourceforge?
This is where ASIO2 comes from as it's not part of fn2k components.
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Support - (fb2k) / Re: volume control crackles: Asio2 / foobar
Last post by Air KEN -
> I have selected various settings and extensions specifically for me and my devices.
Does this refer to the following setting?
Preferences > Advanced > Playback > ASIO2

Are you able to play it cleanly using foo_out_asio2?
My FiiO K9 + Sennheiser HD 660S2 plays beautifully, but I can't tell the difference with foo_out_asio.
No problem.

Probably best to ask the developer.
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Support - (fb2k) / Re: volume control crackles: Asio2 / foobar
Last post by mro -
However, I certainly understand that when components from different manufacturers and different versions are used, problems can arise or come to the fore.

But maybe there is a solution.

Foobar's functionality ultimately consists of components from different authors.
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Support - (fb2k) / Re: volume control crackles: Asio2 / foobar
Last post by mro -
I have selected various settings and extensions specifically for me and my devices.
This may not make sense for everyone.
But: It makes a very big sense for me :-)
Regardless, the described behavior of Asio2 should not occur, hence my post if there is any idea...
Unfortunately I posted in the wrong forum it should belong to components and extensions from other providers or similar.
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Listening Tests / Re: Plans for an ABC/HR test
Last post by Klymins -
Quote from: guruboolez on
Quote from: Klymins on
@guruboolez Using which tools at their default settings? MP3 to WAV decoder (which is going to be foobar2000)?
Use encoders at their default settings is probably a wise choice. If something is wrong with an encoder (remember: it's old stuff), it won't be your problem. And if you can't adjust the lowpass during the encoding, don't ever try to simulate it during the decoding process.
But I need to make sure that they have the same cutoff point. And, I really wonder, what is the problem with applying the cutoff in decoding process?