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NEW: SoX Resampling
Hendrik:
We only use SoX for pure resampling, it does not perform de-emphasis, dithering, or any other sort of audio procesing.
Dithering is implemented in Media Center itself, and unrelated to SoX, but you should really never turn Dithering off either way.
Thouston:
Why the need to dither with 16 bit?
theoctavist:
--- Quote from: ConradT on July 22, 2016, 10:50:48 am ---Don't know much about digital filter technology, but I know what sounds better to me. The SOX re-sampling is a significant advance in sound quality in my system. The music flows better without overemphasizing the edges of notes. The bass lines and percussion are much clearer and it sounds more like instruments are actually being played.
A big thank you for implementing this!
--- End quote ---
I am thankful that they have integrated Sox(it performs well, , ). but I have always found statements such as the one above "sounds more like instruments" ...dubious.(we're talking about *minute*... differences between two high performing SRC algorithms) I know this isn't hydrogen audio, but it would be nice if claims came with proof *especially* when said claims run counter to current knowledge. /spiel
EfeTe:
Correct me if I'm wrong. In my configuration -DNLA over powerline to my DSD dac- sound comes out exactly identical, to my ears, whether Sox is on or ticked off. I figured when going DNLA to the renderer no Sox can be applied huh?
kbkaran:
I am completely taken by the upsampling in MC22. I have never like upsampling in previous versions but in a speaker setup. But the current MC22+ifi Nano iDSD is very addictive. Interestingly, I do not like the SoX option. I also do not like the upconversion to DSD or 2xDSD. With the native upsampling, I feel I am getting a more punchy and clear sound. Another parameter of fidelity in my books, is recreating the recoding venue ambience and with 44.1K upsample to 352KHz I feel the soundstage is pretty three - dimensional with good depth. This is very very good.
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