First way: With iTunes 12.8 the playback is flawless! ! !
I have used version 22 for a long time (free): No problem.
That's why I bought version 24.
The problem is, the Media Center 24 produces the music incorrectly - UNIQUE.
MP3 songs are distorted and accented, M4A songs are dull.
I looked around at friends, acquaintances, hi-fi dealers: Several people have the same problem since version 24.
The difference can be heard right away - I've tried different songs that I have both in MP3 and m4A (96khz-192khz). (Normally I only hear differences between MP3 and M4A songs during intense listening)
Because I tried it with: Different DACs, cables and more.
With iTunes the playback is flawless! ! !
Have tried everything in the Media Center settings, and completely reinstalled: no change.
My settings:
Like the original installation; The only changes: when I noticed the sound problems, I have after reinstalling (old installation completely deleted including Liberay folder) everything set to "ORIGINAL" instead of "SPECIFIED OUTPUT FORMAT ONLY WHEN NECESSARY" possible conversions from the Media Center - see screen copys