BitPerfect Simple, easy to use, audiophile grade music player that works with iTunes to deliver the highest possible sound quality. So I made the decision to keep what hair I have and go with Bit Perfect. As there free multiple download is there for a good purpose. Most Mac owners use either the Apple Music app or streaming services to manage Download: Audirvāna Studio (Subscription required, free trial available).
 
 

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Super Best Audio Friends. Read these “rules” AND introduce yourself before your first post. A healthy approach to understanding measurements Being true to what the artists intended. The new version of Audirvana Plus is finally available. Not that MQA is necessarily something people here will desire, but that’s the only new feature I’m sure about at present!

I’ll be sticking this on the new laptop later this afternoon to see how it behaves. Torq , Mar 8, I rock Audirvana Plus since I use mac. It has had tons of issues but the latest updates fixed a lot of them. At least for OSX. So far, glitch free operation. Madra , Mar 8, Audirvana is what I use as well, but if the only benefit of the new version is MQA then I will save my money. Merrick , Mar 8, I’ve been using Audirvana since the get-go but am likely to skip this version unless it’s earthshatteringly great — or, at least functional.

I’ve had tons of problems with v2x and essentially abandoned it for daily use. Orkney , Mar 9, I never really had problems with 2.

Amarra 4. Torq , Mar 9, I’ve been using it for a day and I haven’t see many improvements myself aside from the ones you mentioned. I need to file a bug as the tidal playlist reordering is terrible.

After listening with Audirvana 3. This is not a change from 2. MQA playback from either client sounds identical I like Audirvana as a simple, self-contained, fast, and flexible AU support, OTF resampling and DSD conversion if I want it , local player – which is useful on extended trips where I have the space for a laptop.

In home-use, I don’t find any SQ benefit to it compared to Roon. Torq , Mar 13, I have been comparing 2. I also believe there is a distinct difference between Audirvana and Roon– in comparison to Audirvana, I have found Roon has more bass which has the effect of slightly masking the treble and clarity.

I also find that Audirvana is more dynamic, enveloping, and clearer in its presentation which is especially noticeable in old symphony recordings. Audirvana is my preferred music player because it supports Audio Unit plugins and it has better customer support.

I also should mention that I took the time to fix the kernel extension in Sierra to enable Direct Mode but I still hear the benefits of Audirvana with it switched off. Last edited: Mar 13, What you need to do is: Select some music any music to play and when it starts check the direct mode box this will also enable you to alter the integer setting if you wish , then select the music you really want to listen to, activate play and the Direct Mode remains checked.

You have to repeat this each time and I’m not sure if it actually impacts on the music, but it might. Last edited: Mar 15, Tobes , Mar 18, Torq , Mar 18, You must log in or sign up to reply here. Show Ignored Content.

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