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Media Center has industry leading support for high-end DACs (Digital to Analog Converters). Note that the setup is completely different for directly connected DAC's (e.g. USB, S/PDIF) vs. network connected DAC's (e.g. DLNA over ethernet). Please use the appropriate section below for setup. == Recommended Settings (DAC's with direct USB or S/PDIF connection) == For the best quality playback with high-end DACs, use these recommended settings: '''Tools > Options > Audio''' If you have multiple playback zones configured, make sure you first select the zone for which you want to configure audio at the top of the dialog. : '''Media Center Windows''' :: ''Audio Device'' :::If your device has it's own driver installed, select it from the list. Otherwise the best option will normally be "High Definition Audio Device [WASAPI]". Find more information at [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Audio_Output_Modes Audio Output Modes]. :: ''Device settings'' :::Open device for exclusive access: Checked :::Disable event style: Unchecked (may need to enable this on some older devices if you have problems) :::Maximize device volume during playback: Unchecked :::Play a little silence on DoP stop: Unchecked (try enabling if you experience a 'click' sound on your DAC) :::Bitdepth: Automatic :::Buffering: 100ms (If you hear audio hiccups or drop-outs, increase this size) : '''Media Center Mac''' :: ''Audio Output / Output mode:'' ::: Use "Core Audio". ::''Audio Output / Output mode settings...'' :::Device: Choose your DAC device from the list. :::Buffer size: Normally "Hardware default". Other settings may cause clicks or pops with some DAC's. :::Open device with exclusive access: Checked :::Channel offset: 0 :'''Settings > DSP & output format...''' :You may also need to choose the output format using DSP Studio. These settings are recommended: ::Sample rate: No change (if your DAC can't handle some sample rates, modify those to what it accepts) ::Channels: Source number of channels (or downmix to '2 channels (stereo)' if desired) ::More info here: [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Audio_Setup#Output_Format Output Format] :'''Settings > Bitstreaming''' ::Normally set to "None". This lets Media Center package the original audio bits exactly how the DAC wants to receive them. More info [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Audio_Connection_Type#Bitstreaming here]. == Recommended Settings (DAC's connected via DLNA over ethernet) == '''Make sure "Media Network" is enabled in Media Center''' :Go to Tools / Options / Media Network and verify that the option "Use Media Network to share this library..." is checked. ::If it's not, check it. A configuration wizard will run: :::- You may see a pop-up window with an access key - this is for use from other computers running Media Center and from Android and iPhone apps. You don't need to worry about it for your DAC setup. :::- On the wizard page with "Configure DLNA server for your renderer" at the top, select the "Audiophile 24-bit DAC..." option. '''Make sure there is a "Audiophile 24-bit DAC" DLNA server available in Media Center''' :Go to Tools / Options / Media Network and click on "Add or configure DLNA servers...". ::If there is no "Audiophile..." option in the server list at the top, click the "Add..." button and select it from the choices. ::When the "Audiophile 24-bit DAC" server is highlighted, you can configure the options in the lower window. Normally, you'll just be configuring the Audio section. :::The "Mode:" should normally be "Specified output format". :::The "Format:" should normally be set to "PCM 24 bit". :::Under "Advanced" it should normally have "Stereo downmix" checked, and "Sample rate:" should be "Same as source". '''Associate your DAC with the "Audiophile 24-bit DAC" server configured above''' :Find your DAC under "Playing Now" in the left tree view in Media Center. If you don't see it in the tree, wait a bit - sometimes it takes a bit for it to broadcast it's existence. If it still doesn't show up, try power-cycling the DAC. ::Right-click on your DAC and select "Associate with DLNA Server". ::Choose the "Audiophile 24-bit DAC" choice from the list. ::Normally you shouldn't need to modify the items under "DLNA Controller Options". '''More DLNA information here...''' *[[DLNA]] == Known to Work With == This list is quite old, Media Center supports many many more devices. * [http://www.audioresearch.com Audio Research] DAC8. Install Audio Research's DAC8 drivers (ASIO) on the PC, and select ASIO in MC15, then select the DAC8. * Proton USB DAC from [http://www.usbdacs.com/Products/Products.html Wavelength] * [http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/ Benchmark] USB DAC1 [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=58722.msg397185#msg397185 Settings] * [http://www.ayre.com/qb9.htm Ayre] QB-9 DAC * [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=58312.0 DACmagic] on Interact. * PS Audio PWD * Arcam RDAC * M2Tech Hiface (May require an [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=56403.0 older driver]. * HRT Music Streamer II * [http://www.exaSound.com e18 DAC] from exasound. == More Information == * [[Audio Setup]] * [[Audio Troubleshooting Guide]] * [[Audio Output Modes]] * [[Audiophile Info]] [[Category:Setup]] [[category:Audio]] [[category:Options]] [[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]
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