X-Sabre Pro (MQA) connection with Auralic Aries G2.1

[Juhu]

Hey,

I'm trying to connect X-Sabre Pro (MQA) with Auralic Aries G2.1 as source.

Auralic doesn't have IIS, so i tried USB.
That did not work. X-Sabre was not recognized by Auralic.

Should USB connection be possible between the two? 
What's the next best option if both IIS & USB are out of the question?

Sound quality is utmost priority.

Thanks.

[Wei Cao]

Hi Juhu,
Whether or not the Auralic can connect to the Matrix via USB connection, it depends on the former. Because in this setup, Auralic is the host device, and Matrix is a slave decive.
As I know, the earlier product from Auralic, Aries Mini works with Matrix DACs through USB connection properly. But you need to select output device of Aries Mini. See attached.

          

[Juhu]

Thank you for your guidance.

I can confirm USB connection is indeed working with Aries G2.

[Wei Cao]

Thank you for your guidance.

I can confirm USB connection is indeed working with Aries G2.

Thanks for your update.

[Juhu]

One additional question regarding the settings on Matrix X-SABRE Pro MQA.

Specifically "Dither" and "Dac mode" settings.

Are these aimed to fix the incoming signal if it's less-than-perfect ?
Witch settings should i use for best sound quality (assuming no problem with signal) ?

[Wei Cao]

Hi Juhu,
If the incoming signal is not good enough, which lead the X-SABRE Pro MQA cannot lock the signal sampling rate reliably, you can set the DPLL Bandwidth to High. (Which you can find in the settings menu of X-SABRE Pro MQA) It would help.
The DAC Mode means the DAC output a maximum volume and the volume is cannot be controled. This requires your speakers and amplifiers have volume control.
The option Dither is recommended to set to ON.