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Simple device for downsampling?

Is there a device such as a DDC or something else that can be placed in the digital path prior to the DAC and set up to downsample all higher resolution digital music files from Tidal, Qobuz, and local storage (all played through Roon) to a maximum 16-bit and 44.1 or 48 kHz, to facilitate a DAC with those playback limitations? 

Many Tidal/Qobuz files are already 16-bit, 44.1 kHz but almost as many are higher resolution files and I am unaware of any options within Roon to limit file resolution sent to the DAC.  Back when I used a Mac mini and one of the player programs, I believe we were able to select the output sample rate but now that I solely stream stuff thorough Roon, I am not sure how I would do that.  Thanks for any helpful suggestions.

mitch2
soix
8,729 posts
 

In Qobuz you can go into settings and select various maximum resolution levels.  Not sure how that’d work with their hi res music but it’s worth a try if you haven’t already.  Best of luck.

erik_squires
15,779 posts
 

You can set the maximum resolution for your DAC in Roon. If you limit that it should downsample automatically.  Under Settings, select your device and scroll down, then select Advanced Settings.

The lowest you can go is 48 kHz.

mitch2 OP
3,694 posts
 

Thanks guys,

Eric, I found the setting and set it to 16-bit, 48kHz.  A setting within Roon is exactly what I was hoping to find.  I will have a chance to listen in a little while and will report back.

The DAC I am trying to accommodate is pretty cool or I wouldn’t have even tried the down sampling.  I am having sort of a mini DAC play off here between two I have owned for a year or two, this sample-limited DAC, and the Mola Mola which will get here on Monday. Thanks for the help!

lanx0003
675 posts
 

Would you mind disclosing what DAC it is?

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