HQPlayer Pops & Ticks

[The Computer Audiophile]

Hi Guys, I'm using HQP and a Windows based NAA to send DSD512 to a DAC with a JLSounds USB interface. I'm getting pops and ticks about once per minute. I'm trying to figure out what's causing the issue and can't figure it out. 

 

Facts:

I used this identical setup for DSD512 with the Auralic Altair G1, without issues. 

I can input DSD512 into this DAC's USB input from an Auralic Aries and Roon doing the upsampling. 

I've tried different buffer settings in the Thesycon Windows driver and I've adjusted the HQP buffer time. 

The pops and tick are only at DSD512, not DSD256 and below.

 

Question:

Any ideas what's causing the pops and ticks?

 

[The Computer Audiophile]

5 minutes ago, ericuco said:

How old is your JLSounds card? Mine is from late 2015 and did not support 512 although it would play but lots of pops an I’d clicks.

 

I know the latest version supports 512, no idea when it was released though.

Very new card. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

19 minutes ago, bobflood said:

 

It sounds like it is time for a new HQP computer if you really want to experiment with the higher DSD rates like 512 and 1024.

Trust me, I’m brewing something up :~)

[The Computer Audiophile]

The strange thing with my situation is that 512 worked perfect with the Altair G1. New DAC and it isn’t working. But, it works with the Linux based Aries going USB out to the new DAC. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

2 hours ago, ericuco said:

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but did you install the latest drivers from JLSounds? Linux and Mac do not require drivers but Windows does according to their website.

Shoot me now. I was on the previous version. downloading new one now. Fingers crossed.

[The Computer Audiophile]

@ericuco I'm two tracks in at DSD512 / 24.5 MHz and it's flawless. 

 

I shall now give up my title as The Computer Audiophile :~|

[The Computer Audiophile]

1 minute ago, bobflood said:

And even the mighty occasionally stumble.

Been a looooooooooooong week. :~)

 

Thanks guys for helping. Have a great weekend.