Audirvana 3.1

[damien78]

2 minutes ago, stefano_mbp said:

update:

the problem seems due to High Sierra, in fact I went back to A+ 3.14 and the bug was still there. I'm on High Sierra second update

Your preferences file may have been damaged, and thus explains the issue. The most likely cause for this is if you had two instances of Audirvana Plus (e.g. different versions) running simultaneously.

You can try deleting it: com.audirvana.audirvana-plus.plist

It is located in ~/Library/Preferences

To access ~/Library with the Finder, use its Go menu. While pressing the alt/option key, its Library command is revealed. Select it.

Be sure to reboot before launching again Audirvana Plus to get the preferences cache reloaded by macOS.

[jos]

18 minutes ago, damien78 said:

Your preferences file may have been damaged, and thus explains the issue. The most likely cause for this is if you had two instances of Audirvana Plus (e.g. different versions) running simultaneously.

You can try deleting it: com.audirvana.audirvana-plus.plist

It is located in ~/Library/Preferences

To access ~/Library with the Finder, use its Go menu. While pressing the alt/option key, its Library command is revealed. Select it.

Be sure to reboot before launching again Audirvana Plus to get the preferences cache reloaded by macOS.

Done, and loaded Audirvana Plus. Keep your license code ready to enter it again and go further;  don't sync, if this is what you using and define all your preferences again.

[stefano_mbp]

3 hours ago, damien78 said:

Your preferences file may have been damaged, and thus explains the issue. The most likely cause for this is if you had two instances of Audirvana Plus (e.g. different versions) running simultaneously.

You can try deleting it: com.audirvana.audirvana-plus.plist

It is located in ~/Library/Preferences

To access ~/Library with the Finder, use its Go menu. While pressing the alt/option key, its Library command is revealed. Select it.

Be sure to reboot before launching again Audirvana Plus to get the preferences cache reloaded by macOS.

 

Thank you Damien, but the behavior is the same, randomly A+ loose all the parameters. If I select again the right database file location all the customized parameters came back again

[jamesg11]

What are the settings needed to avoid what I think are stuttering issues caused by initial loading of the track & then the next track?

[jos]

48 minutes ago, stefano_mbp said:

 

Thank you Damien, but the behavior is the same, randomly A+ loose all the parameters. If I select again the right database file location all the customized parameters came back again

I think you are looking for the wrong file. It’s not the database file, but another file (.plist) on an other location, as you can read in the mail from Damien above.

[stefano_mbp]

20 minutes ago, jos said:

I think you are looking for the wrong file. It’s not the database file, but another file (.plist) on an other location, as you can read in the mail from Damien above.

 

I deleted the com.audirvana.audirvana-plus.plist file, then restarted the Mac. The behavior did not changed, all parameters are set to "factory value" included the database file location. This happens randomly.

When it happens, if I change just the database file location A+ is forced to restart and all the customized parameters are back again

[jos]

29 minutes ago, stefano_mbp said:

 

I deleted the com.audirvana.audirvana-plus.plist file, then restarted the Mac. The behavior did not changed, all parameters are set to "factory value" included the database file location. This happens randomly.

When it happens, if I change just the database file location A+ is forced to restart and all the customized parameters are back again

I guess this is a specific problem for your situation. You could ask for support by the Audirvana support site. When I starten to solve this lookalike  problem, I deleted all the files at the database location and build a new one by starting a fres sync.

 

I wish you good luck!

[Rezseeker]

With Onyx finally available for High Sierra, I just tried Direct Mode. Funny thing is I now find Direct Mode a bit more harsh and less detailed. I now prefer it off

Since  Apple making it difficult to use Direct Mode in recent OS's, maybe Damien just tweaked A+ so the software sounds best without it. It would make sense rather than make everyone jump through Terminal hoops for the best sound.

[jimdukey]

AV+ 3.1.5 doesn't work for me on Mac/Sierra.

What's involved with getting a refund/credit?

[jos]

1 hour ago, Rezseeker said:

With Onyx finally available for High Sierra, I just tried Direct Mode. Funny thing is I now find Direct Mode a bit more harsh and less detailed. I now prefer it off

Since  Apple making it difficult to use Direct Mode in recent OS's, maybe Damien just tweaked A+ so the software sounds best without it. It would make sense rather than make everyone jump through Terminal hoops for the best sound.

I think Damien should remove this option from the preferences menu.

[TamTam]

I have been using Audirvana 3.1 on my Mac Mini for a while. I do not use iTunes integration, and all my AIFF/FLAC files are stored in Synology NAS drive. My Mac is connected to Cambridge CXA80 and my speakers.

 

I was tempted to get the CXN (Network Player), but it seems to be that A+ Remote will do the job? Please advise if A+ Remote will be connected to my Mac (via Bluetooth?) and I can manage my Music Library (over 1TB) via my iPad?

 

Furthermore, is there a view option for Artist List (instead of Album List) in Audirvana? This is one feature I missed from iTunes. Thanks!

[copy_of_a]

1 hour ago, jos said:

I think Damien should remove this option from the preferences menu.

pretty bad suggestion if you think about users with older OS X versions (Mavericks, El Capitan...) or those who do replace the audio kext file.

 

If at all the setting maybe could be hidden in some kind of „expert settings“ section in the prefs to make life easier for new users...

[RunHomeSlow]

Release 3.1.5

• Fix DR rating computation rounding error
• Workaround for reading DSF files with damaged end
• Remove Direct Mode option when the OS does not support it (e.g. non patched Sierra or High Sierra)
• Fix Airplay playback for High Sierra

[Jud]

3 hours ago, TamTam said:

I have been using Audirvana 3.1 on my Mac Mini for a while. I do not use iTunes integration, and all my AIFF/FLAC files are stored in Synology NAS drive. My Mac is connected to Cambridge CXA80 and my speakers.

 

I was tempted to get the CXN (Network Player), but it seems to be that A+ Remote will do the job? Please advise if A+ Remote will be connected to my Mac (via Bluetooth?) and I can manage my Music Library (over 1TB) via my iPad?

 

Furthermore, is there a view option for Artist List (instead of Album List) in Audirvana? This is one feature I missed from iTunes. Thanks!

 

Yes, A+ Remote works (via Ethernet/wi-fi).

 

There are view options for both the main application and the remote to list by artist.

[TamTam]

1 hour ago, Jud said:

 

Yes, A+ Remote works (via Ethernet/wi-fi).

 

There are view options for both the main application and the remote to list by artist.

 

Thank you! In this case I can forget about Cambridge CXN for now - will buy the A+ remote

[jos]

9 hours ago, copy_of_a said:

pretty bad suggestion if you think about users with older OS X versions (Mavericks, El Capitan...) or those who do replace the audio kext file.

 

If at all the setting maybe could be hidden in some kind of „expert settings“ section in the prefs to make life easier for new users...

If it is not supported by the operating system anymore, you can’t go on supporting it forever. People have to move on...

[jos]

12 hours ago, jimdukey said:

AV+ 3.1.5 doesn't work for me on Mac/Sierra.

What's involved with getting a refund/credit?

You should ask for support first.

[jimdukey]

I did, twice.

[damien78]

27 minutes ago, jimdukey said:

I did, twice.

I have not received any email from you recently, though I've provided you with support more than a handful of times before.

Anyway, what is your precise issue?

[damien78]

13 hours ago, copy_of_a said:

pretty bad suggestion if you think about users with older OS X versions (Mavericks, El Capitan...) or those who do replace the audio kext file.

 

If at all the setting maybe could be hidden in some kind of „expert settings“ section in the prefs to make life easier for new users...

This is exactly what is done in 3.1.5: Direct Mode option is hidden when it is checked to be not available.

So users on Sierra or HighSierra who have patched the kext still see the option.

[jos]

56 minutes ago, damien78 said:

This is exactly what is done in 3.1.5: Direct Mode option is hidden when it is checked to be not available.

So users on Sierra or HighSierra who have patched the kext still see the option.

I didn't notice this new feature, very nice!

[trybeingarun]

I have been using Audirvana since v3 came out and especially love the really simple & usable interface it provides along with the sound quality. I am using the following setup Audirvana (macbook pro) -> Aune X1s -> Nuforce Ha-200 -> HD6xx. For those who're not familiar, Aune is a sabre dac and to me it feels like it (more than) sometimes gives excess highs and is sibilant. I tried using Jriver Media Center 23 in the same setup and it feels like the sibilans/highs aren't as bad (and is a bit bassy-in a good way).

When I try to break down the differences, Audirvana seems to have a more forward presentation of the vocals and the transients aren't as smooth as MC. I understand that in a different/better setup MC might sound a bit polite compared to A+.

Is there a way to get rid of sibilance. I am fine if resolution goes down a bit. I tried changing integer mode, it din't help much.

 

The following is my A+ config

 

Integer mode: 1

Exclusive access mode: true

Direct Mode: true

OS: Sierra 10.12.6

izotope params: 150/130k/1.02/200/0.86

Upsampling: Max sample rate upsampling

 

MC config: (haven't touched too many things)

Sample rate: upsampled to max

Exclusive access mode: true

Integer mode: true

 

[copy_of_a]

1 hour ago, damien78 said:

This is exactly what is done in 3.1.5: Direct Mode option is hidden when it is checked to be not available.

So users on Sierra or HighSierra who have patched the kext still see the option.

great solution!!

didn't recognize this change since I am on El Capitan...

[copy_of_a]

30 minutes ago, trybeingarun said:

Is there a way to get rid of sibilance. I am fine if resolution goes down a bit. I tried changing integer mode, it din't help much.

 

The following is my A+ config

 

Integer mode: 1

Exclusive access mode: true

Direct Mode: true

OS: Sierra 10.12.6

izotope params: 150/130k/1.02/200/0.86

Upsampling: Max sample rate upsampling

 

MC config: (haven't touched too many things)

Sample rate: upsampled to max

Exclusive access mode: true

Integer mode: true

 

Try this:

 

Integer Mode: 2

 

change in izotope parameters:

steepness: 31

cutoff:  0.96 (or 0.97)

Anti Aliasing: 100

 

 

[trybeingarun]

2 minutes ago, copy_of_a said:

Try this:

 

Integer Mode: 2

 

change in izotope parameters:

steepness: 31

cutoff:  0.96 (or 0.97)

Anti Aliasing: 100

 

 

Thanks, will try. Currently going through your post explaining how the settings work  .