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jtwrace:
I really want to do PCM > DSD128 and I know you're working on it.  I guess my question is more about how you think the Mac version will develop.  My 2009 Mac is a bit old and I'm sure it wouldn't have enough steam for conversion anyway.  So the question becomes do I build a dedicated Windows machine or spend a little more and buy a new Mini.  I really like the Mac stuff b/c it typically just works.  The Windows stuff works most of the time but can be painful.  I'm asking so I don't piss away $1200 either way.  

I'm sure you're aware but what are your thoughts on the Windows Optimization software?  

Any thoughts are appreciated.

JimH:

--- Quote from: jtwrace on October 22, 2013, 07:34:10 pm ---I'm sure you're aware but what are your thoughts on the Windows Optimization software?  http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f10-music-servers/whos-used-audiophile-optimizer-windows-2012-server-or-windows-8-a-17897/

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You should never need to modify Windows to "optimize" sound.

jtwrace:

--- Quote from: JimH on October 22, 2013, 07:36:39 pm ---You should never need to modify Windows to "optimize" sound.

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I agree but what are your thoughts about the feedback?   I know it's typical in the audiophile world but how can reducing system processes be bad?  

Matt:
I'd pick whatever platform you're most comfortable with.

MC on Windows gets you a few more features (Theater View, video support, etc.) but this will change with time.

Matt:
With regards to optimization scripts:

If you're trying to optimize your system to make it faster by overclocking more, stopping background services / updaters to help boot time, etc. it might be fun and might be worth a few points in a synthetic benchmark (like JRMark!).  But it's also a little like changing air filters on a car -- people debate it endlessly and do it often, but it's small potatoes in the scheme of things (ie. it won't turn a Civic into a Ferrari).

If you're trying to optimize for sound, then you're going down a long, dark rabbit hole.  You might have fun, but it's not the place you'll find JRiver.

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