Play dsd 128 on Naim a1 DAC

Good morning everyone,

I’m trying to play dsd 128 over my Naim a1 dac,
I’m using daphile as software in native stream mode. When play dsd 128 the track starts but no audio out. I’m using a gustard 32 usb to rca converter between my Mac and the dac
Any idea on what’s going on?
Thanks

Do you mean a DAC-V1?

If so, why the need for the Converter? Just go straight into the USB input.

Otherwise, check whether the Firmware is up to date. Naim added DSD capability (up to DSD 128) to the DAC-V1 with a firmware update around early 2016.

No, sorry, I mean the naim DAC

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Ah, OK, well you will still need to check that the firmware is up to date as DSD capability was added during the DAC’s lifetime via a firmware update. Note that while the DAC is DSD128 capable, via s/pdif the limit is DSD64. Better here to convert to PCM in the source device.

I’m trying to download the update from the download section but there isn’t any. Only an old one, not the latest.

In that case, I suggest you email Naim support for assistance - support@naimaudio.com