Denon PMA-1600 Windows only DAC Driver

[Taki8888]

Hi,

The Denon PMA-1600ne has built in USB DAC to connect
to a PC. It has Windows driver.

So no luck here to use Moode/Linux OS in place of Windows PC?
Without DAC driver for Linux?

[CallMeMike]

However the Denon has 2x optical inputs and 1x coaxial input so you'd need a HAT board for your RPi in order to supply the signal to the Denon; such a HAT board can be either of these:
- HiFiBerry Digi+
- HiFiBerry Digi2 Pro
- Allo DigiOne
- or any HAT with the charcteristics of the boards above

Please get yourself acquainted with the characteristics (limitations) of the optical and coaxial connectivity on your Denon:
https://manuals.denon.com/PMA1600ne/EU/E...fpramh.php

[Taki8888]

Thanks.

I have the IQAudio DAC hat. I was hoping to use the Moode/RPI as player only via USB.

[Tim Curtis]

It could be that the Denon does not support Linux USB audio.

Are there links to other sites or forums that confirm that it supports Linux USB?

[TheOldPresbyope]

Isn't this just the "same old same old" concerning Windows' lack of a USB2.0 driver?

I see these two lines in the Denon PMA-1600 manual

USB 2.0: USB High speed/USB Audio Class Ver.2.0

Drivers do not need to be installed for Mac OS.

I see no reason to expect it not to work with moOde.
Regards,
Kent

[Tim Curtis]

it might need to have a config in the Linux kernel Quirks file like so many other UAC 2 DAC's.

[TheOldPresbyope]

it might need to have a config in the Linux kernel Quirks file like so many other UAC 2 DAC's.

I can’t tell if the OP is saying the Denon doesn’t work with moOde or if he is merely asking if it will workbecause he doesn’t see mention of a Linux driver for it.

[Taki8888]

Sorry if I was not clear. Would it possible to use the Denon/Moode/RPI without Denon drivers for Linux?
From Denon Website, it only has Windows USB drivers.

What would I need to do with RPI configuration to give it a try?

[CallMeMike]

...............Would it possible to use the Denon/Moode/RPI without Denon drivers for Linux?........................

Have you at least:
- turned down the Denon's volume
- plugged an USB cable between the Denon and the RPi
- configured the Moode for USB (not HAT)
...and test the sound by using the built-in R, L and L+R channel test and turning up the power volume very slowly...?

[Taki8888]

Hi Mike,

The Denon does not detect the RPI4/Moode.
For I2S Device, I select None per the instructions.

It is ok, I will continue to use my DAC HAT.