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Old 11-21-2021, 09:43 AM
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The N-05XD has the following filter settings.

Digital filter setting during PCM playback
PCMF>***
Use this to set the digital filter during PCM playback . Set it as desired .
o By default, the setting is OFF . OFF
The digital filter is not used during PCM playback .
FIR
The FIR digital filter features a slow roll-off without pre-echo .
RDOT
This digital filter features a slow roll-off that uses a unique analog interpolation technique with a fluency function .
ΔΣ frequency setting during PCM playback
PCMΔΣ>***
The ΔΣ modulator operation frequency during PCM playback can be set to 64, 128, 256 or 512 .
Select the sound setting you prefer .
OFF
The ETHERNET port LED stays unlit .
ON
Digital filter setting during DSD playback
DSDF>***
Use this to set the digital filter during DSD playback . Set it as desired .
o By default, the setting is OFF . OFF
The digital filter is not used during DSD playback .
ON
The digital filter is used during DSD playback .
ETHERNET port LED setting
LanLED>***
Use this to set the ETHERNET port LED . When set to OFF, the ETHERNET port LED will not light, reducing the impact on audio quality .
o By default, the setting is OFF .
o Even when set to OFF, the LED will blink immediately after a LAN cable is connected and while the unit is initializing after being turned on (while “Initialize” displayed) .
o By default, the setting is 512 .
This sets the operation of the ΔΣ modulator as a frequency multiple
of 32, 44 .1 or 48 kHz .

Then

Digital filter setting during DSD playback
DSDF>***
Use this to set the digital filter during DSD playback . Set it as desired .
o By default, the setting is OFF . OFF
The digital filter is not used during DSD playback .
ON
The digital filter is used during DSD playback .

In my demo listening of the N-05XD, The only change that is clearly audible is when RDOT is enabled. It makes a definite impact. Not sure it’s better but it is surely different.
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