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MHDT Pagoda question on use

Hi all,
I have been using this DAC and really like it but am having some issues and wonder if anyone has any tips or experience with this.
I know this is not a MQA DAC but when I try to play a MQA file using usb audio player pro the sound is slowed down and digitized. Is this because the DAC cannot recognize the MQA?
I mainly use Linux and have no problem with Tidal. I switched to Amazon and i noticed they do not have a Linux app so needed to switch to Windows.
When i use Windows, any sound through this DAC is slow and digitized, this can be youtube, amazon via the web, or the desktop app. I did install the provided drivers.
When i try to use the Amazon app via my andriod phone the sound is slow and digitized.
I am at a loss as to how to get Amazon or windows or andriod to work.
jpphun
jpphun OP
2 posts
 
So maybe change to the question, why should I use a streamer like bluesound node instead of laptop, what is the benefit?
melvinjames
416 posts
 
Many find sound quality improves using a purpose built audio device instead of a computer. As to your original post .. sorry to say I can't help you with your particular issues (not a Windows guy and I don't ever wire my Android phone to the DAC).

I also have the Pagoda and it works great with my Bluesound Node 2, Chromecast Audio, and Sonore microRendu. It also worked just fine with my Mac mini when I tried it. I'm trialing Amazon Music HD and streaming two ways:

  1. Bluesound Node 2 - nice sound quality up to and including 24/192. Unfortunately the Amazon implementation is very rudimentary.
  2. Sonore microRendu - running Shairport (AirPlay emulator) in conjunction with Amazon's iOS app on my iPad. Works well and sounds great. Honestly, I think this implementation sounds better than the Node 2 despite the AirPlay limitation (24/48).
Best of luck. I hope someone chimes in with some insight for you.
jpphun OP
2 posts
 
Thanks, sounds like I will start looking into streamers, probably the bluesound 
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