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| − | + | Media Center has industry leading support for high-end DACs (Digital to Analog Converters). | |
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| − | + | == Recommended Settings == | |
| − | + | For the best quality playback with high-end DACs, use these recommended settings: | |
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| − | DSP Studio > Output Format | + | '''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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| + | '''Options > Playback > Audio > Output mode settings...''' | ||
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| + | Inside "Output mode settings..." for WASAPI, use the following settings: | ||
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| + | Open device for exclusive access: Checked | ||
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| + | Present 24-bit data in a 32-bit package: Unchecked | ||
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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 | ||
Channels: Source number of channels | Channels: Source number of channels | ||
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 == | ||
* [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 == | ||
Related topic: [http://wiki.jrmediacenter.com/index.php/Audiophile_Info Audiophile Info] | Related topic: [http://wiki.jrmediacenter.com/index.php/Audiophile_Info Audiophile Info] | ||
| + | Related topic: [[Audio Output Modes]] | ||
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[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]] | [[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]] | ||
Revision as of 15:28, 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
