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Pontus ii and Hi Res

A bit new to streaming so apologies for a naive question. I’m streaming Tidal from a Bluesound Node into a new Denafrips Pontus ii via optical cable. Regardless of resolution (hi res or MQA), the DAC stays on 44.1 kHz x 1 multiplier. I tried setting the streamer audio to “MQA to external DAC”, but no difference. Also no difference toggling between OS and NOS  

What am I missing? If the Pontus can’t unfold MQA or resolve anything above 44.1 (x1)  is there any reason to keep Tidal’s highest res service?  The DAC should certainly recognize higher res files...no?

Appreciate any ideas. 

chocaholic
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fuzztone
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@chocaholic 

I can Google with the best!  

Then there must be another reason why you have a Denafrips yet did not know that they bypass the MQA scam.

chocaholic OP
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@fuzztone Well, yes. I had no idea what MQA was, so it wasn’t a consideration. 
 

Thanks again to all for your help. Happy holidays!

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fuzztone
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MQA is a crappy solution to a problem that doesn't exist anymore.

Happy HoliDaze to you too.

vthokie83
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Chocoholic,

Now if you really want to up the ante, use Ethernet directly to the Node from your switch and only use BlueOS for control…..or leave it the hell alone if you’re happy. Unfortunately I don’t understand that philosophy 

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tcotruvo
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@vthokie83 

What if our modem and router is located on the floor above and on the opposite side of our house from the Node?  Isn’t a very long Ethernet cable problematic?

 

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