DSP settings

[Meerloo]

I have read the instructions on dbpoweramp CD ripper, but a little unsure of the best DSP setting for my 24 bit streamer. Originally, I did not have any DSP settings, but after reading the instructions again, I decided to change the settings to HDCD, and ticked the +6db Amplification box. Should I have ticked that box?

My music streamer is a BlueSound Node 2, which supports 24 bit. In the future I intend to purchase a higher spec streamer, a Naim NDX 2, also able to play 24 bit.

Please could someone tell me the optimum DSP setting for a music streamer that supports 24 bit.

Thanks guys.

[mville]

Re: DSP settings

Do you have any HDCDs? Does the streamer have the HDCD codec onboard i.e. can it decode HDCDs?

[Meerloo]

Re: DSP settings

Thank you for your reply...

I have only a couple of SACDs, is that classed as HDCD? If not, then the answer is no. My current streamer supports 24 bit, which is what I thought HDCD required.

If I have set the DSP incorrectly, please could you tell me the optimum DSP setting for 16 bit 44100 Hz CDs.

I have reposted this thread on the CD Ripper forum, which I think is the correct place for it.

Thanks

[mville]

Re: DSP settings

Remove the HDCD DSP as you don't need it.

What format are you ripping to?

I would consider adding the ReplayGain DSP (not the ReplayGain (Apply) DSP).

[Meerloo]

Re: DSP settings

Thank you mville.

I am ripping to uncompressed FLAC.

I ripped about 15 CDs with the HDCD DSP, should I re rip them with the ReplayGain DSP?

Thanks

[mville]

Re: DSP settings

I am ripping to uncompressed FLAC.

I ripped about 15 CDs with the HDCD DSP, should I re rip them with the ReplayGain DSP?

Yes, with the ReplayGain DSP, but without the HDCD DSP.

[Meerloo]

Re: DSP settings

Thanks for your help.