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Any audiophile grade setup for the best audio experience?
dtc:
--- Quote from: MGD_King on February 19, 2024, 08:21:56 am ---You can play DSD files from MC using the configuration I have above. I convert any bitrate above 192kHz to 192kHz (or whatever your receiver can handle) and it plays either in bitstream mode or the "None" setting so it's converting to PCM.
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As AD says, I was referring to playing DSD without converting to PCM.
Most "audiophiles" would rather not do a lossy conversion of DSD to PCM. Also, the playback mechanism for DSD in the DAC is different than the one for PCM. So, if there is any advantage to the DSD conversion to analog, it is lost by converting to PCM.
In many cases, converting DSD to PCM in JRiver will not sound any different than playing the DSD file directly, but that depends on the playback system.
People need to experiment with their system to decide what works best for them.
Drybonz:
Is there a way to have different audio/DSP studio settings for your audio and movie libraries? I don't want to use my movie sound settings when listening to music. I would like to have my "audio" library settings separate. Thanks for the help.
TheShoe:
Yes. You can set up separate zones (and use zone switch).
For my DSD, I play over USB to an exaSound external DAC. In Media Center, I have a zone specifically for DSD that kicks in depending on the type of file (I play all audio files, DSD, PCM (FLAC in my case), and any non Dolby Atmos or DTS:X to the DAC.
I have a separate zone created for Atmos and DTS:X that bitstreams to my Marantz pre-processor as the exaSound does not support those audio codecs.
In any case, you can set up multiple zones with different configurations and then either manually select the zone and start playback or configure some rule(s) to auto-switch the zone.
Drybonz:
--- Quote from: TheShoe on February 19, 2024, 10:23:04 am ---Yes. You can set up separate zones (and use zone switch).
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Ok, thanks for that. I haven't bothered with the zones so I will have to look into that soon.
michael123:
--- Quote from: MANswers on February 18, 2024, 05:53:38 pm ---I plan to utilize high-quality audio files primarily in FLAC format. I aim to install JRiver on a PC equipped with a robust Nvidia graphics card for audio sourcing. The AV processor in use is the Denon AVR-X4400H, accompanied by high-end speakers and subwoofers. My goal is to configure JRiver with optimal settings commonly employed by audiophiles. Is there a comprehensive guide available for this purpose?
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There are some guides, but usually JRiver is configured for bit perfect transfer means no any volume adjustments etc
One feature I would suggest to use is memory playback, that will prevent any unwanted delay in the middle of playback
Don't use any conversions, Sox, .. I assume you will want to use the features of your Denon receiver instead
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