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Media Center has industry leading support for high-end DACs (Digital to Analog Converters). |
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MC14 and above have some special settings for certain |
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== DAC's == |
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You will need to select 24-bit in DSP Studio. High end DACs seem to like 24-bit data. They don't like the default WASAPI option "Present 24-bit data in a 32-bit package". |
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== Recommended Settings == |
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Use WASAPI Output |
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'''Options > Playback > Audio > Output Mode''' |
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You will need to select the best audio output mode for your device. |
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With Media Center 15, use "WASAPI - Event Style". |
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With older versions of Media Center, use "WASAPI". |
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Note that some DACs listed below offer native ASIO drivers that may be better than WASAPI. |
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Buffering: 100ms (assuming WASAPI - Event Style). If you hear audio hiccups or drop-outs, increase this size. |
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'''DSP Studio > Output Format''' |
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You will also need to choose the output format using DSP Studio. These settings are recommended: |
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Bitdepth: 24-bit |
Bitdepth: 24-bit |
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Channels: Source number of channels |
Channels: Source number of channels |
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Sample rate: Depends (with an outboard DAC, try "Source sample rate") |
Sample rate: Depends (with an outboard DAC, try "Source sample rate") |
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Known to work with: |
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== Known to Work With == |
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* [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. |
* [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. |
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* [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=58312.0 DACmagic] on Interact. |
* [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=58312.0 DACmagic] on Interact. |
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== More Information == |
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Related topic: [http://wiki.jrmediacenter.com/index.php/Audiophile_Info Audiophile Info] |
Related topic: [http://wiki.jrmediacenter.com/index.php/Audiophile_Info Audiophile Info] |
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Related topic: [[Audio Output Modes]] |
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[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]] |
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]] |
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Revision as of 20:28, 14 October 2010
Media Center has industry leading support for high-end DACs (Digital to Analog Converters).
Recommended Settings
For the best quality playback with high-end DACs, use these recommended settings:
Options > Playback > Audio > Output Mode
You will need to select the best audio output mode for your device.
With Media Center 15, use "WASAPI - Event Style".
With older versions of Media Center, use "WASAPI".
Note that some DACs listed below offer native ASIO drivers that may be better than WASAPI.
Options > Playback > Audio > Output mode settings...
Inside "Output mode settings..." for WASAPI, use the following settings:
Open device for exclusive access: Checked
Present 24-bit data in a 32-bit package: Unchecked
Buffering: 100ms (assuming WASAPI - Event Style). If you hear audio hiccups or drop-outs, increase this size.
DSP Studio > Output Format
You will also need to choose the output format using DSP Studio. These settings are recommended:
Bitdepth: 24-bit Channels: Source number of channels Sample rate: Depends (with an outboard DAC, try "Source sample rate")
Known to Work With
- 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 Wavelength
- Ayre QB-9 DAC
- DACmagic on Interact.
More Information
Related topic: Audiophile Info Related topic: Audio Output Modes