magicknow Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Hi Phil Regarding the Released Version 2.2 What needs to be completed before it is released? An obvious one is the manual Are planning any more improvements to SQ or is it tying up loose ends now? thanks magicknow Link to comment
magicknow Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Hi Phil Will the Nano Server aspect of Server 2016 come into play with AO in the future, I know years ago you mentioned this was on the horizon and could be a good thing for audio. Do you have an y comments on this? thanks magicknow Link to comment
magicknow Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Hi Phil I installed Windows 2016 Core and followed your instructions for install AO -WASAPI, it all went fine except when I tried to set JRiver as default shell it says it can find it and to install in the default directory. This seems a little unfair as there is not way to have Jriver do an install into a default directly when working in Core. I have done the install of JRIver to a USB drive and copied the files to a directory on C drive named \JRiver. I think the default directory may be C:\Program files (x86)\JRiver\Media Center 22 but I can't for the life of me figure out how to create that from the command line in server core. Would it not make sense first of all to say what the default directory is and better yet let the use specify what directory that have installed it in. If not could someone give me an exact syntax to copy the files from \Jriver into whatever the default directory is. thanks magicknow Link to comment
magicknow Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Thanks tube Man Yes I did make a portable version of JR and tested on win10 by double clicking on Media Center 22.exe JRiver ran fine When I copied the J River folder to Windows Svr 2016 Core C drive I could not figure out how to copy those files into the C:\Program files (x86)\JRiver\Media Center 22 directory . I tried using the Xcopy command but kept getting invalid number of parameters, is this the right command to do this? xcopy c:\JRiver c:\ Program files (x86)\JRiver\Media Center 22 /E Also when I try to run the Media Center 22.exe on the Core C drive it keeps saying not a recognized as an internal or external command , operable program or batch file. What exactly to I type at the c:\ prompt. Do you include spaces between Media Center and 22 Link to comment
magicknow Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 tube Man thank you so much for this what a relief. Phil I have Jriver running in Core by manual execution of the program. When i try to install Jriver as the default shell it still says I need to install in the default directory, I have JRiver in c:\ Program files (x86)\JRiver\Media Center 22 is this correct? If not what is the default directory? Given we are running in Core mode with no GUI already is there a SQ improvement by having it as the default shell or is it just a convenience at this point? Also in hte AO- WASAPI instructions you stated " Now run AO again and do a full run with your desired settings. During this run you do not need to install KS & MediayPlayer or Roon Support again, the WASAPI injector has already done so for you" Does this mean that we should answer no to The question "Do You want to use WASAPI/MMCSS optimization?" thanks magicknow Link to comment
magicknow Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Anto said: Hi all, I just tested the preview of the Beta 35, the audio drivers are no longer a problem! Now you no longer need to disable the driver signing at startup! Phil did a great job, he turned Server 2019 Core, from very grumpy is difficult, to a system affordable for everyone, and especially amazing from the standpoint of sound Quality! I think short version 35 will be available for Download. This is the procedure to follow: 1-Install FOD 2-install Ao 3-reboot by disabling the driver signature, then Service_tool and install Hd Audio driver, allow 6 red windows, exit. 4-Install the drivers of your DAC 5-Start Audiophile_core, proceed with optimization by allowing "Install Kernel Streaming ", go all the way, and then reboot. 6-on reboot, type DEVMGMT. MSC and verify that the audio drivers are installed correctly! Greetings Anto😁 thanks for this what exactly do you mean be Reboot by disabling the driver signature? what exactly is the HD Driver, is it needed in all scenarios? Should the DAC driver be installed with just its setup.exe file or should the Driver installer helper be used? After these steps are completed then I would install JPlay and Jriver? Is that correct? Does the order of install for JPlay and Jriver matter? thanks james 108 Link to comment
magicknow Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Thank you Anto that helps a lot james108 Anto 1 Link to comment
magicknow Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Regarding the step to install any other driver other than Audio I don't have any drivers i need to install is there a generic driver I can download to install just to complete this? thanks James 108 Link to comment
magicknow Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 will this still work if I rename the .so to FOC.iso or does it need to stay the original name james 108 Link to comment
magicknow Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Is this the correct iso file When I try the DISM command it says source files not found It says AMD 64 but I have a i7 920 not sure if this matters Link to comment
magicknow Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Install Windows Server Core 2019 Install FOD, Using the DISM as instructed I got ”Source files not found error” I unzipped the iso to get all the .cab files in the target directory, this worked Sconfig option 6 Download ans install Updates: All Install AO and reboot Service_tool and install Hd Audio driver, allow all red windows, exit Run ao/tools/ao -wasapi Reboot with pressing F8 -> disabling driver signature Reboot normal (without F8) Install PS Audio DAC Driver Install Jplay / Jriver 24 (I double clicked the setup.com using explorer.com) Verify via devmgmt.msc that the audio drivers are installed correctly Start Audiophile_core • U ultimate mode • 4 signature • D digital filter • N Kernel-Streaming and MediaPlayer support - already instlled WASAPI after FOD • E HPET • Y disable/remove Windows Defender • D SEHOP • Y WASAPI / MMCSS • Y Disable SCSI • A Do not turn off display • E USB optimization • Y Disable drivers and services • Y Disable Plug and play • Y Disable AMD CPU/SATA Drivers • Y Disable Remote Desktop services • Y Disable Remote Management services • N use of USBPAL • Y Defrag/Trim SSD Reboot At first JRiver seemed to work correctly, after I tried using JPlay FEMTO Server I started getting errors (DLNA Server not found or something like that) and the JRiver platform become unstable. Then going back to using Straight JRiver it still would crash. I tried to reinstall JRiver to no avail. Is there any way to uninstall program in Core mode? What is the Best practice way to install JRiver Do I need to do a clean install on Server 2019 Core to fix this? James 108 Link to comment
magicknow Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Yes the hourglass is one symptom on the install in 2019 Core, I tried v 22 23 and 24. there is an uninstall.exe in the JRiver program folder that you can use. JRiver works great on Server 2019 GUI and also sounds really good. i would like to be able to run it in Core mode if they is a way. James108 Link to comment
magicknow Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Phil awhile back you said you were communicating with the developer of Audirvana to see if it could be made to work with Windows Server 2019 any progress in that area? James 108 Link to comment
magicknow Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 OS: Windows Server 2019 Core Standard DAC/DDC: PSAudio Driver/Version: 1.6 1 Need to press F8: No Player: JPLAY FEMTO KS working: Yes WASAPI working: Yes Needed HD Audio Driver: I am not totally sure I installed it to satisfy the install any driver before Audio driver step AudioPhil 1 Link to comment
magicknow Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Hi Phil I am about to test a new PCIe card I believe this will require a new activation.. I have used my two credits, what is the best way to request a reset of my activation's? magicklnow Link to comment
magicknow Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 4 hours ago, AudioPhil said: Fixed in Beta 36, available for download now. Please test and report back. I upgraded to Beta 36 with no issue. There is a very significant increase in SQ Phil How do we tel what has changed in a given Beta there is no highlighting in the Change Log James 108 Link to comment
magicknow Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, Lauritsvd said: Wanting to up upgrade from 34 to 36. I use shell replacement, and need the service tool, to change to the gui. But when I run “st” task, it only tells, that there is an Update, and service tool screen quickly closes again. Im a bit Stuck here it seems. You need to go the beta portal and download B36 and the copy the AO files to a Thumb drive and run setup.exe. It will update AO to B36 then ST will work as expected. AudioPhil 1 Link to comment
magicknow Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 10 hours ago, shinyc said: @magicknow Did you do a fresh install from scratch or just the AO? I just ran the AO setup.exe Link to comment
magicknow Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 10 hours ago, winmore said: Have now sufficient skills to get through full implementation although not to a successful outcome: OS: Windows 2019 Standard Core DAC: EMM-Meitner DAC 2 Driver: Meitner 2.0 ASIO F8: Not needed Player: JRiver x64 (but will not fully load) KS: Yes, but not used AO -Wasapi: Loaded successfully HD: Audio driver not used Have tried numerous full re-installs but simply cannot get JRiver beyond hourglass, inactive. Now thinking whether to drop back to 2019 Standard (Desktop) which allowed JRiver to run with great SQ but without AO, or move to JPlay Femto, Bubble UPnP and Minimsever plus AO?? Time will tell.... Have not tried AOb36. Ron i have the same issue Using JPLay Femto Player and JPlay Femto Server with Bubble UPnP is better SQ than JRiver but of course with out the additional features of JRiver I also Run Roon with the JPLay ASIO driver, the SQ of the Roon setup is not as good as JRiver with JPlay ASIO (when I can get it to play) I have not tried JPlay Femto with Miniserver yet, Marcin recommends using JPlay Femto Server for best SQ. Phil i am a bit confused, if this type of discussion is appropriate for AO Beta thread? Also the issues with getting JRiver to run with Server Core, is this something that you can fix with AO? magicknow Link to comment
magicknow Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 For me the sound quality is excellent of course if you think you can do better i would be willing to wait I am just a little disappointed that JRiver is not stable in Core mode but I am not sure that is something AO can do anything about. magicknow AudioPhil 1 Link to comment
magicknow Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I have started using a two PC setup. JPlay recommends using a separate subset for the Control to Audio PC Ethernet My Control PC has three LAN connections my Audio PC has one. If I use the one LAN connection on the Audio PC on a separate subnet from the Internet for example 192.168.1.10 and I use 192.168.0.10 on the control PC for internet along with 192.168.0.1for Gateway then I don't believe I can assign a second gateway of 192.168.1.1 for an internet connect to the AudioPC. Will this prevent AO from oepratin on the Audio PC given ther is no Internet connection? Link to comment
magicknow Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Exactly Felipe that is what I am wondering if I should wait for final release before trying to make this separate sub net work? thanks Link to comment
magicknow Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 6 hours ago, thuandb said: In the interim I'd use a USB to Ethernet adapter to provide internet access to AudioPC if an integrated network adapter isn't available. That way there's no need to wait for indefinite period of time until final release. thanks I will try this Link to comment
magicknow Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 On 3/19/2019 at 5:14 AM, FelipeRolim said: I simply undo the configuration (netsh interface ipv4 set address name="Ethernet" dhcp) and connect the Audio-PC to the router. After I update the Audiophile Optimizer ou activate JPLAY, I set the IP as fixed again. Since my computers are close to each other and are quite accessible behind the rack, it's easier to do this. Felipe is this in response to my query about having the Audio PC with no internet? Is so I would need a little more explanation to try this thanks magicknow Link to comment
magicknow Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 On 3/20/2019 at 2:14 PM, FelipeRolim said: Well, my computers use Windows Server in Core mode, with no GUI. All I do is by command line. I leave, to facilitate, remote access enabled, so that I can command the two computers through the notebook (mstsc.exe). When the computer has the IP set as fixed (task for which use the command netsh interface ipv4 set address name ="Ethernet" source=static addr=192.169.0.1 mask=255.255.255.252), there's no internet access. And, as the Audiophile Optimizer only needs internet at the time of installation and configuration (and this only in the Beta version), when I use it, just activate DHCP again, through the command netsh interface ipv4 set address name="Ethernet" dhcp. I then connect the computer to the router. To revert, just fix the IP again and you're done. I find it simple and, for my case, fully functional. For a user of a JCAT network card (which has two possible connections), this isn't even necessary. Just swap the network port. thanks Felipe this worked FelipeRolim 1 Link to comment
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