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SACD iso and DSD noise when stopping or closing music player

I've had this issue with two DACS and ASIO playback of DSD files (SMSL SU-9 and my current Gustard x26 Pro). When I stop playback or close Jriver/Foobar, I get a pretty loud indescribable noise out of both of my speakers. I have to turn off the DAC to stop it. I can resolve this by sending DSD via DOP, but I would like to think there is a solution to this issue. I've tried different USB cables, PCIE cards, etc. and nothing clears this up. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Windows 11 / JRiver or Foobar / ASIO-USB / Gustard x26 Pro / AVA Vision SET 120 power amplifier / Elac Carina speakers

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tempest714 OP
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The manic side of me want to figure these things out, but I should probably just move on with this one unless someone else has an suggestion.

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tempest714 OP
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I definitely have the latest drivers from Gustard (5.30).

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tempest714 OP
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I tried my laptop direct instead of my home computer: same issue. I tried all the suggestions above and thank everyone for them. This appears to be something I can only get around use DSD/DOP. I'll get over it and move on.

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tempest714 OP
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I did find on another forum that this is an issue with other owners of this dac and similar dacs.  A firmware update and/or ASIO driver update may help.

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tempest714 OP
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The only fix I have for J River is to select DOP in the prefs. It will send the DSD file in a PCM package (it does not convert it). The DAC will then unpack it and play the DSD file. There is a new ASIO driver on the Gustard site, but the link button does not work. I've emailed them and it will likely be fixed soon. Version 5.50

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tempest714 OP
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The new ASIO driver for all Gustard DACs is now available. They are working on the website, and they are now posting firmware updates there.

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