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More => Old Versions => JRiver Media Center 19 for Mac => Topic started by: WaterDog on May 07, 2014, 07:52:52 am

Title: DSD Conversion Issue - Hidden Files
Post by: WaterDog on May 07, 2014, 07:52:52 am

I'm having a new problem that just started. When I go to convert a DSD file to AIFF format, the file processes normally in the progress bar, the directories are created where they should be, a temporary conversion file is created and when the conversion is complete the temp file disappears and the folder appears empty. If I look at the info for the folder the size reflects the large file I would expect. I enabled hidden files and see the file in there but it is a hidden file and the name has been truncated to only ".aif". If I batch an albums worth of files I end up with one hidden large file also named ".aif".  Any ideas?  ?

I'm on build 19.0.124 but this started happening with the last version (don't recall what it was but I stay up to date). Prior to this recent issue I was able to convert quite successfully. Really enjoy the sound quality of DSD on MC. Even when downconverted to CD for the car they sound amazing.

Jeff

Title: Re: DSD Conversion Issue - Hidden Files
Post by: JohnT on May 07, 2014, 02:13:15 pm

I just ran a test conversion DSF to AIF and it worked OK.

Maybe try ruling out some kind of file naming or permission issue:

Try converting one DSF file on your Mac's hard drive (make sure you can play it OK first).  In the converter options, set "Convert to this directory:" to your standard "Music" folder. Set Mode to "Leave original file; add destination file to library".  Don't enable any of the other options.  Try the conversion.

Title: Re: DSD Conversion Issue - Hidden Files
Post by: WaterDog on May 07, 2014, 05:36:45 pm

Thanks for replying, John. I'll give it a shot.

Title: Re: DSD Conversion Issue - Hidden Files
Post by: WaterDog on May 08, 2014, 05:34:28 am

So, it worked fine sending the converted files to the Music folder but not to the source folder which is on an external drive. Could have sworn I was able to do this before but perhaps not. Anyway, must be a permissions issue but I'm still surprised it actually writes and stores data as opposed to just refusing to write anything. 

Thanks for your suggestion. At least I have a workaround. Keep up the great work developing this product. ;D

Jeff

Title: Re: DSD Conversion Issue - Hidden Files
Post by: JohnT on May 08, 2014, 09:16:56 am

Glad you have work-around.  If you browse to that external drive folder in Finder and try creating a file in it (like a text file or something), can you do it?

I'll run some tests converting to external drives and see if I run into problems.