K-03X Up-conversion and PCM setting

[MM622]

I just received my K-03X in last week and love it!Although the sound is little bit tight when start, but after playing a few hours, I can hear the sound-stage is wider than my pervious X-03SE, also it has better density and texture, more smooth (like silk), more transparency and better 3D-dimension than X-03SE.

Today I have tested 8 different combinations of Up-conversion, PCM and DSDF, my final choice is:

Up-conversion = DSD
PCM = SDLY-1
DSDF = Off

To be honest, not sure if these things is not fully broke in or I have a pair of bad ear, it seem like the difference between each combination is not very significant. What is your thought about this?

BTW, I don’t know if many people prefer to use the original setting without using any up-conversation and PCM? Because original setting sounds also very nice.

 

[crwilli]

Your ears are the best input you have. I have tested most combinations and landed on 8x up sampling and S_DLY2 for my USB input.

Each input - SACD, CD, Optical, USB etc needs to be broken in according to most reports I have seen from other owners.

Honestly, I struggle to hear obvious differences between the sampling or filter options but have arrived at an improved 'sense' or ease of listening with my choices.