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

[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…