Cleanest DAC setting

[gazza1101]

I can not really perceive any difference in the DAC filters, which filter on paper should give me the cleanest output?

 

[Burnside]

Here’s the “paper” https://faq.wiimhome.com/en/support...lter-types-of-ess-es9038q2m-dac-on-wiim-ultra

If you can’t perceive any difference, does it really matter?

 

[gazza1101]

Probably not

 

[cooky560]

If you are enjoying the sound that comes out of it, don't worry about it

I spent a long time playing with this sort of stuff many years ago now, I just hook up an amp I like to some speakers I like, and let the WiiM provide nice tunes

 

[gazza1101]

If you are enjoying the sound that comes out of it, don't worry about it

I spent a long time playing with this sort of stuff many years ago now, I just hook up an amp I like to some speakers I like, and let the WiiM provide nice tunes

Yes I di agree, it just nice to think you are getting the best from the equipment, I went gor the Brick wall filter, which is described as for Users seeking maximum accuracy and detail, especially in digital music where precise reproduction is prioritized.

 

[dtc]

Yes I di agree, it just nice to think you are getting the best from the equipment, I went gor the Brick wall filter, which is described as for Users seeking maximum accuracy and detail, especially in digital music where precise reproduction is prioritized.

A brick wall filter creates pre-ringing - distortions somewhat below the filter frequency. In fact one of the main arguments for using higher sample rates (like 96/192 KHz) is to move that ringing outside the audible range. Some people hear that ringing, many people do not. But, I think the description as being the most precise is trying to minimize that effect. Most of the other filters create less pre-ringing.

Of course, it really depends on what sounds best to you.

 

[BK308]

Are these filters only on the Ultra?

 

[Burnside]

Are these filters only on the Ultra?

Pro Plus also has DAC filters.

 

[BK308]

Pro Plus also has DAC filters.

Interesting. Thanks.

 

[Burnside]

Interesting. Thanks.

See here https://faq.wiimhome.com/en/support...ter-types-of-akm-4493seq-dac-on-wiim-pro-plus

 

[BK308]

See here https://faq.wiimhome.com/en/support...ter-types-of-akm-4493seq-dac-on-wiim-pro-plus

Very cool. I only have the amp so I don’t think I can do this.

 

[merifon]

Since the SMSL DO100 uses the same dac, you can find here how the different filters are acting over impulses.
Differences may probably be inaudibles but philosophically speaking, there are some filters in my opinion (doesn't matter what i think) better than others and once the personal thinking is satisfied, endorphins will be produced in quantity...

REVIEW: S.M.S.L. DO100 DAC (dual ESS ES9038Q2M) [Part I - Overview, Filters & Jitter]. (And the likely continued contraction of MQA...)

A blog for audiophiles about more objective topics. Measurements of audio gear. Reasonable, realistic, no snakeoil assessment of sound, and equipment.

archimago.blogspot.com

 

[Mr Ee]

Pro Plus also has DAC filters.

Strangely, the amp pro doesn't have the filter options despite having the same chip as the ultra.
Maybe it'll come with time, as the ultra didn't have filters at the beginning.

Edit: I raised a ticket for this a while ago.

 

[audiobliss]

What is the default setting in the Ultra?

 

[slartibartfast]

Strangely, the amp pro doesn't have the filter options despite having the same chip as the ultra.
Maybe it'll come with time, as the ultra didn't have filters at the beginning.

Edit: I raised a ticket for this a while ago.

Neither does the original WiiM Amp. I couldn't hear any difference between the filters on my Topping E30 though.