[SupperTime]

So I've been using my Note 10 as a usb out to discover music via streaming services.
So I use USB c to usb B to my rme adi-2 dac.
I used to think it sounded good.
Until I used the usb out on my cheap laptop to the rme adi-2 dac. Wow major jump in sound quality, overall its cleaner better, ect!
Why?
Additionally... What else can I do... The DSP the computer can offer are endless.. What is an easy program for a beginner like me to experiment with as far as dsp, simulations ect?
I'm blow away by the computers USB out... Even Spotify is way better quality!

 

[NA Blur]

Probably just a DAC output level increase. The portable device is pretty limited on phones for examples while your PC has a dedicated power supply.

 

[SupperTime]

Probably just a DAC output level increase. The portable device is pretty limited on phones for examples while your PC has a dedicated power supply.

Thanks. So what is the best sound quality from a source I can achieve. Is there a better source than a pc to use? How do I maximize what my rme adi-2 dac can do

 

[PurpleAngel]

Thanks. So what is the best sound quality from a source I can achieve. Is there a better source than a pc to use? How do I maximize what my rme adi-2 dac can do

For streaming audio services, I doubt there is anything better to use, then a computer.
I'm guessing the laptop's USB port outputs a louder audio signal, then the Samsung Note 10's USB port.
So to save on the Note 10's battery life, I'm guessing the power used for note 10's USB port is limited to save on battery life.
But i'm just making my best guess.

 

[Roseval]

I don’t think this got anything to do with power (RME is a self powered DAC) or USB as both Android and Win 10 do support UAC2 (USB Audio Class 2).
However, do check if the sources are level matched as volume control is simply part of the UAC standard.
Likewise, all kind of enhancements (DSP) can be involved.
The REM probably allows for checking bit depth and sample rate, etc.

 

[SupperTime]

So both send In bit perfect. I don't have a way to properly match dB lvls. But I believe I would be between 3/5db.

 

[pumin]

I agree with OP , and also would like to add that different players with different sound drivers (eg. WSAPI, Kernal Streaming, ASIO) can give different result as well.

 

[SupperTime]

I agree with OP , and also would like to add that different players with different sound drivers (eg. WSAPI, Kernal Streaming, ASIO) can give different result as well.

Have you tried and virtual surround?

 

[pumin]

nope, I usually aim for bit-perfect . I think rme adi-2 dac comes with good driver already (eg. ASIO or exclusive WSAPI) . What player do you currently use?