What is required to play HQPlayer DSD (SDM) files over an AQLink connection Aqua La Scala DAC and K50

[Bluesfreak]

I have ordered an Tubulus Concentus I2S/RJ45 cable to use the I2S connection between a K 50 and an Aqua La Scala DAC. I use HQPlayer with Roon Server and can play PCM files but no DSD (SDM) files.
Has anybody experiences with that configuration and the same „problem“? DSD with an USB connection works very well.
Thanks for your Support in advance.

[kennyb123]

@Bluesfreak

I have ordered an Tubulus Concentus I2S/RJ45 cable to use the I2S connection between a K 50 and an Aqua La Scala DAC. I use HQPlayer with Roon Server and can play PCM files but no DSD (SDM) files.

It’s my understanding that the DIP switches need to be properly configured in order to play DSD over I2S. Have a look at this thread:

I2S Connection on Antipodes - Master Thread

I2S has recently become a topic of discussion, I thought I would try and clear the water with regards, Antipodes and I2S Antipodes Audio currently has I2S via HDMI and RJ45 on the OLADRA, K50 (original K50 HDMI only) and the K22. The S20 via HDMI only. The HDMI runs on LVDS and has dip switches on the underside of the units to set for DSD playback, the dip switches are only required for DSD playback, and only for the HDMI output. Antipodes Audio devices with dip switches are set at PSAudio s…

[Bluesfreak]

@I2S Connection on Antipodes - Master Thread

I2S has recently become a topic of discussion, I thought I would try and clear the water with regards, Antipodes and I2S

Antipodes Audio currently has I2S via HDMI and RJ45 on the OLADRA, K50 (original K50 HDMI only) and the K22.
The S20 via HDMI only.

The HDMI runs on LVDS and has dip switches on the underside of the units to set for DSD playback, the dip switches are only required for DSD playback, and only for the HDMI output.

Antipodes Audio devices with dip switches are set at PSAudio standard at factory.

The RJ45 runs on LVCMOS, and connects to a great number of DACs without issue, however, there are a number of manufacturers that have assigned different pin connections so a custom cable may be required.

I will try to add to this thread when more data becomes available and will lock it, if you need to enquire regarding your DAC, please post a seperate topic or PM me.

Hello Kenny,
thanks for your answer. I can play PCM files very well. The Tubulus Concentus ( special cofiguration - Marks information about the pin connection) is a very good cable. There is only a marginal difference to an 4K cable from JPS Labs. I believe I have made the correct setting in HQ Player. The setting SDM -PCM conversion transfers DSD files over DoP to my La Scala DAC. I have a good sound and there is nothing more to do. But thank you very much for your explainations. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ( I have to excuse me for my Bad English)
Günter