Audirvana Plus 3 (official thread)

[jimdukey]

I just drag and drop.

No muss, no fuss.

 

[jimdukey]

What or where is the Mac Integer Mode?

I thought I.M. was for PCM playback.

I upsample PCM to DSD 128, so I thought it didn't apply.

TIA!

[jimdukey]

Thanks. 

 

[jimdukey]

DSD 64 to 128-

You need HQ for that.

[jimdukey]

HQ does Not convert DSD 64 to PCM before converting to DSD 128.

Korg Audiogate will convert PCM to DSD, and export the File.  That File can be can be played on AV+.

It doesn't take long, but you need their Dac to get the best results.

[jimdukey]

I met an Engineer who said mp3 is all anyone needs.

Sometimes people value their opinions more than actual experience.

[jimdukey]

"I don't upsample,"

 

HQ IS an Up-Sampling Player.

Not the best choice if you don't want that.

[jimdukey]

It's not RAM, but Memory Allocation, in Prefs.

[jimdukey]

One of the few times I knew the answer!!

[jimdukey]

Neither Logic, Wavelab nor Ableton or Adobe Audition sound like that.

 

I think that's the idea.

[jimdukey]

I only use A+ to upsample PCM to DSD 128.

Integer Mode isn't involved, I don't think there's any way to do it wrong, it just works.

If you prefer Pro Tools, then use it, that's fine, if you are getting what you want from it.

I like a refined sound, so it doesn't bother me, just the opposite.

[jimdukey]

Pro Tools doesn't use an external Dac , does it?

What Dac did you use with A+?

If you aren't happy with the sound, I'd try another Dac.

[jimdukey]

No idea !

[jimdukey]

There's no There There!

That is, no Direct Mode in High Sierra, you have to apply the Patch.

Unfortunately for me, I'm not Computer-Savvy enough to do it...

 

I really hope Damien comes up with another way to get it back!

[jimdukey]

Since this situation with Sierra and High Sierra, I feel that A+ is now

compromised, and can never sound its best without Direct Mode.

Can anyone quantify how much better it would be with Direct Mode?

I like upsampling, and usually use HQ these days.

I tried adjusting some of A+ parameters, but now I'm not sure where the default setting is.

I always used it in stock form, never changed any of the sliders.

My overall impression is that HQ is more vivid, A+ more bland,

but what bothers is that part of A+ isn't available to me, and I'm just NOT qualified to do the Patch.

In fact, I'm very unhappy that A+ isn't what it was or could be anymore,

unless you are a Computer Expert.

I'm not.

[jimdukey]

Where can we Get these Placebos?

Thx to the Simpsons...

[jimdukey]

According to most at the AA, MQA Doesn't work!

I've been unable to buy any MQA Files I might want, due to Country Restrictions, and the fact that the Onkyo Music Site didn't work for me at all.

I only have the Updated Dragonfly Red that would decode MQA, but don't want to pay for Streaming Tidal,

but would buy 2 or 3 Files to check it out , if I could.

[jimdukey]

SRC to DSD 128.

I you convert PCM to DSD 128 ( I do ), then Integer Mode doesn't apply.

AFAIK, that is.

[jimdukey]

Hi, where is that Integer Mode Light?

I have an iMac, not Mini.

I do have it ( Integer Mode ) checked, along with Exclusive Access, and Large Core.

But I thought it only applied to PCM Playback.

Anyone who actually knows might chime in here...

 

OK, I see it now, along with System Optimizer.

They are both on for a DSD 64 File, so I guess they do apply to DSD.

[jimdukey]

I found this on the A+ Web site.

I guess I still don't get the whole Direct Mode thing, post El Capitan.

How can it be advertised as an Optimization and not be available without the patch at the same time?

 

[jimdukey]

I have more software that is updated to Sierra.

I suppose buying separate computer for EC is possible, but don't know how to get EC installed instead of High Sierra, which a new one would have.

Or maybe I could Partition the one I have.

Again, don't know how.
I wish Damien would just re-design A+, maybe that's coming with the new version coming out.

And it's not a question of choosing not to apply the Patch, I don't know how, in spite of detailed instructions.

I think A+ needs to simpler to use, patches or old OS's aren't the best way forward, IMO.

 

[jimdukey]

"no one will notice it is not there anymore"

That doesn't work for me.

Direct Mode was offered as an enhancement to the sound of A+, now it's gone, for most of us.

To me, that's a step backwards, and I won't ignore it.

98% of A+ isn't good enough when I used to have 100%.

And who is to say it makes only a .5% - 2% difference as some claimed?

I don't know how he can sell the product under the circumstances.

I will get the new version if it eliminates the problem.

otherwise I'll stay with HQ.

Almost as good isn't.

And you have the Patch, how can you then tell us that it's not really necessary?

[jimdukey]

Or,

Move on.

It IS an A+ Problem, as it doesn't affect HQ.

The other solutions involve spending money on a Rendu, or new computer.

Not going to happen.

I like USB, the Jitterbug and Ifi Box I already have improve the sound a Lot.

As Miska at HQ said, each Developer has their own way to 

make their software work on a Mac.

Not all are at the mercy of that Audio Family Kext thingy.

I'm hoping that Damien will find another, even better way to make A+ 3.5 work!

Either way, I won't bother anyone here again.

 

[jimdukey]

What is a pain about HQ?

Just as easy as A+ for me. 

HQ offers many choices, listen and decide.

A+ Sliders offer fine-tuning, if you you know what they are and do.

I don't. Too many Variables to mix and match.

I never got an Error Message from any other Software Players, only A+ one day, saying that Direct Mode had to be Un-Checked.

I don't know why Miska was upset with Apple.

This Audio Family Kext thing doesn't affect HQ, tho at least one person here said it affected all Players.

Not my Experience.

When's A+ 3.5 due?

I'm very eager to see what Damien does with it! 

[jimdukey]

OK, I'll bite!

What problems can S.O. cause?

Either on a network, or simple usb or firewire connection?