RS130 output groups settings are synchronized instead of independent

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#1

I am writing to report an issue with my ROSE RS130 streamer. I believe this may be a firmware or software bug related to output settings. According to the documentation, the output groups should be configurable independently. However, in my case the settings are synchronized across groups. When I change output parameters for one output group, the same settings are applied synchronously to all output groups.

The affected settings are:

  • PCM Resampling
  • DSD Mode
  • MQA

The groups do not appear to keep independent values, although the documentation suggests they should be configurable separately. I have tried changing the settings both on the RS130 itself and through the ROSE Connect app, but the behavior is the same in both cases. The issue remains the same: whenever I modify the settings for one output group, the same parameters are mirrored to the other groups. I am unable to keep separate values for each group, even though the documentation suggests they should be independent.

What I have already tried:

  • Changed settings from the RS130 screen
  • Changed settings from ROSE Connect
  • Rechecked after saving the configuration
  • Verified that the behavior is identical in both interfaces
  • Factory reset and repeat the previous points

This is very inconvenient, since my setup uses two DACs. And they have different settings:

  1. The DAC is built into the preamplifier-processor Integra DRC-R1 (hi-end version Onkyo PR-RZ5100), connect via Coaxial Cable and HDMI
  2. The DAC is an external Hegel D-50, connect via USB

Device information:

  • Model: ROSE RS130
  • Firmware version: 5.9.09
  • Control method used: RS130 screen and ROSE Connect app

Connected output type: USB / Coaxial / HDMI

Expected behavior:

  • Each output group should retain its own independent settings.

Actual behavior:

Settings are synchronized across all output groups.

If this is a known limitation, I would appreciate clarification. Could you please confirm:

  1. Whether independent settings for each output group are supported on the RS130.
  2. Whether this is a known issue in the current firmware.
  3. Whether a firmware update or workaround exists.
  4. Could a repeat firmware update solve this problem? If true, where can I find the firmware for installation via USB?
  5. Can an XMOS/Audio MCU update solve this problem? If true, where can I find the XMOS/MCU Update option file for installation via USB?
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#2

@Yury

After reviewing your inquiry, we would like to clarify that the PCM Resampling, DSD Mode, and MQA settings on the RS130 are currently designed to operate as global audio output settings. As a result, these parameters are synchronized across all output groups rather than being stored independently for each output interface.

Therefore, the behavior you are experiencing is not caused by a firmware malfunction or hardware defect. The current firmware applies these settings system-wide, and separate values for USB, Coaxial, and HDMI outputs are not supported at this time.

Regarding your additional questions:

  1. Independent PCM Resampling, DSD Mode, and MQA settings for each output group are currently not supported on the RS130.
  2. This is not a known firmware issue but rather the intended behavior of the current software architecture.
  3. At present, there is no workaround that allows different values to be maintained for each output group.
  4. Reinstalling the firmware will not change this behavior, as it is not caused by firmware corruption or an installation problem.
  5. XMOS or Audio MCU updates will also not change this behavior, as these settings are managed by the main system software.

We understand that this limitation may be inconvenient, especially in systems utilizing multiple DACs with different requirements. We appreciate your feedback and will forward your request to our development team for consideration in future software improvements.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of HiFi ROSE.