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Devices => Sound Cards, DAC's, Receivers, Speakers, and Headphones => Topic started by: Glenhd on February 18, 2013, 03:57:28 pm

Title: Dragonfly DAC sounds noticeably better using ASIO4All (not WASAPI Event)
Post by: Glenhd on February 18, 2013, 03:57:28 pm

Hi,

I installed JRiver a few days ago. Prior to JRiver I was streaming Itunes from a Win 7 machine through an Ipad. My kids are always using the Ipad and the streaming server is an office system, so for peace of mind I decided to go it alone and purchased a used Win 7 based laptop specifically for music. Interestingly enough I was not happy with the sound - was expecting more based on comments and reviews, especially those stating JRiver sounded better than Itunes in a Win 7 environment.

Anyway...after listening for a few hours last night I decided to download ASIO4All and try it rather than use (the recommended) WASAPI Event. Wow! There was clearly an audible difference,  the ASIO4All sounded much smoother and clearer. I've A/B'd a few times since then - when I choose WASAPI Event, the sound is grainier (distorted?) and somewhat unpleasant to listen to.
Not sure why this is happening?
 ?

Title: Re: Dragonfly DAC sounds noticeably better using ASIO4All (not WASAPI Event)
Post by: wavelength on April 01, 2013, 01:17:27 pm

Glen,

I find the exact opposite... You may want to enable memory mode and see if there is any increase in performance.

Thanks
Gordon