DAC typeUSB and Optical InputsUSB AudioS/PDIF Optical D/A converterESS ES9018 USB transfer modeAsynchronous dual clock USB controllerCT7601CR USB streamer USB device classType 1.1 or above Input bit depthUp to 32 bits Input sample rate (USB)32kHz-96kHz native playback188.2kHz & 192kHz re-sampled to 96kHz Input sample rate (optical)32kHz-192kHz native playback OutputsAnalog RCA L/R stereoAnalog 3.5mm mini-jack stereo […]
Try removing all other USB devices temporarily, and try each USB port on your computer one at a time to see which one works best in your setup. USB audio needs quite a bit of bandwidth, so for best results ensure your D1 is on a “High-Speed” bus and not a “Full-Speed” bus.
In the Foobar control panel, under Preferences->Output, set the buffer length to minimum. A few customers have mentioned that WASAPI mode is more stable when used under WinAmp, so try that as well.
Your D1 will sound great out of the box and will get better over time, however, it’s best to play music for 40 to 50 hours first before doing any critical listening.
If using a Mac, open the Audio MIDI Setup utility in Applications->Utilities, under Audio Devices, choose “Audioengine D1″ and check that the format is set to 96 and the bit depth is set to 24bit. On a PC, open the sound options through the control panel. Then choose Speakers – Audioengine D1” and select Properties. […]
You can, but we recommend not using USB hubs as the hubs can lead to a reduction in data flow rate which may not be fast enough for higher-resolution audio. Additionally, when using a USB hub, you are adding in the possibility of internal noise being picked up. For example, wireless mouse/keyboards may negatively impact […]
