When playing DSD, WASAPI only supports DoP (DSD over PCM) whereas ASIO supports native DSD, allowing higher bitrates (DSD 2x, 4x).
WASAPI vs. ASIO on Windows10?
Yesterday I took advantage of a month's trial of Qobuz "Studio" (Hi-Rez) service, downloading and installing the Qobuz app on my Windows10 Pro machine, outputting to my DAC via USB. In configuring the DAC output in Qobuz, they offer ASIO and WASAPI. I chose WASAPI in "Exclusive Mode". To be honest, I don't hear any difference between WASAPI and ASIO, but from what I read it sounds like the option I chose is best for sending an un-altered stream to my DAC.
I am by no means an expert on this sort of stuff. Comments from those who know more would be appreciated.
I am by no means an expert on this sort of stuff. Comments from those who know more would be appreciated.
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