Mnyb wrote: > Good ! > > But for the sake of discussion , if you tested this program and got the > usuall null result . There would be next program and the one after that > and so forth. > That test with completely different OS and computers still outputting > the exact same thing is a good indicator of how any off those program's > would perform existing or future ones. > > Beyond getting quality hardware if you are using and internal soundcard > and setting the PC for bitperfect audio . There is not much you can do , > and with USB just make sure things are bitperfect .
In general, yes, you're correct. Unless there's a reasonable explanation why things should sound different, I really think there's no point chasing these software optimization tweaks if the interface is known to be bit-perfect. As far as I can tell, software players are not able to substantially affect jitter (have not seen any objective results to show this despite claims from questionable sources). Shutting down processes / lowering CPU utilization may reduce noise from the computer so that could be a good thing. However, it's better to find a hardware solution or shield the audio devices from the computer, fix ground loops, etc. if this is a problem! Ironically, extreme "audiophile" music players like JPlay tend to lower the use of data buffers leading to higher CPU load thus worsening the potential for creating more interference. Maybe some people like this and happily pay for the "privilege" :confused:... Archimago's Musings: (archimago.blogspot.com) A 'more objective' audiophile blog. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Archimago's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2207 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=100440 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
