How the Node Icon processes digital audio

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Mahesh Krishnaswamy

• October 20, 2026 16:34

I have a question on digital playback via the Node Icon. If digital passthrough is disabled and the volume level is fixed, what happens to the digital output via co-ax? Are all 44.1 KHz tracks upsampled to 88.2 KHz or is this done only for MQA encoded tracks? I have connected the digital output to an external DAC (the Benchmark DAC3) and it shows some tracks as being 44.1 KHz and others as 88.2 Khz.

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  Mark T.

  Sr. Support Crew Member

  • October 27, 2026 13:14

  Hi Mahesh,
  
  Thank you for your feedback. I've created a support request on your behalf so we can provide you with one-on-one assistance. A member of our support team will reach out to you shortly.

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