Tone2 Pro - Bit Perfect Linux Audio
Updated: May 22, 2025
Join our Khadas Linux Expert, @hyphop, as he teaches you how to configure your Linux installation for bit-perfect audio playback with your Tone2 Pro or Tone1!
In this educational video, you will learn:
00:37 Disable / remove PulseAudio for Linux
01:10 Configure PulseAudio to ignore the Tone2 Pro
01:30 Check if the kernel supports Native DSD
01:52 Check Tone2 Pro's supported file formats and rates
02:05 Introduction to MPD Player
02:30 Install MPD Player
02:35 Configure MPD Player
02:54 Start MPD Player
03:01 Play an internet radio stream
03:30 Introduction to NCMPCPP
04:00 Playback DSD, MQA, and PCM formats
If you have any questions technical or otherwise, please join our discussion over at Khadas Forum:
Linux Bit-Perfect Audio Discussion:
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