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  1. Mantra

    do linux or mac play music better than windows?

    Hi Maybe it's a silly question , but sometime i use a mac with audirvana and seems for my ears it does play songs better than windows I was reading a topic about linux vs windows what hi fi forum and seems there are several users that do report that linux or macos can play music better than...
  2. sweetchaos

    Automated Light/Dark Mode

    Intro: Required Steps: Optional Steps (but useful to verify to avoid problems): How to do this for iOS? How to do this for Android? Changelog: Conclusion: - After sunrise, 99% of the websites I visit will show a light mode/background. - After sunset, 99% of the websites I visit will...
  3. D

    Audio interface that works with M1 Mac sleep

    I have M1 Max and Focusrite 2i2 2nd gen. After waking up from sleep, the interface will not turn on most of the time and needs to be reconnected. I've been using a USB hub (not powered btw) to work this around. It's a notorious problem, but I hoped that it's just because the 2i2 is pretty old...
  4. A

    Warning for desktop users: SMSL stacks have issues without workarounds (PC/Mac)

    Hi, I just acquired an SMSL stack for desktop use composed of: SMSL SH-9 desktop amp SMSL SU-9 Pro desktop DAC And after a day of configuring, testing and digging, I found out issues that will make me return the stack as it's an UX downgrade compared to my old Schiit stack Modi3+Magni3...
  5. Zensō

    Mac can now be an AirPlay Receiver: MacOS Monterey Released

    https://darko.audio/2021/10/turn-a-macbook-into-an-airplay-receiver-w-macos-monterey/ https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/10/macos-monterey-is-now-available/
  6. supernova

    Windows vs macOS

    Hello everyone. Recently I have made a post asking if I'm deaf or why I experience such bad sound quality. DAC seller recommended to try testing the sound on windows (it's a home-made DAC based on ES9038Q2M chip. Not a cheap one :D). And on windows everything sounds fine - no meat but it's...
  7. Wicky

    macOS fixed sample rate and bit depth output

    Apologies if this has been covered on other posts, a quick search did not reveal the information I was seeking. Using a macOS (iMac) as a Roon Core, output via USB to both RME ADI DAC & HIDIZS S9 I found the sample rate received by the DAC did not dynamically change in accordance with the...
  8. mononoaware

    (Solved) MacOS Big Sur “Apple Music” (Player Software) - USB to DAC - Equalizer delayed after pausing

    Setup: M1 Mac Mini>USB cable>SMSL SU-8 DAC Is anyone else using Apple Music Application to playback using with Equalizer “on” after pausing experience a delay of 2-3 seconds before Equalizer actually enables? You can test the Equalizer by cutting everything above 1khz by -12dB, or cutting...
  9. D3Buddha

    TIDAL: No EQ is a major oversight

    Regarding TIDAL for iOS & macOS: First of all, I love the song selection and you simply can’t beat the sample rate (bravo there!), but how does an industry-leading hifi service like Tidal not include EQ natively? Someone hasn't done their homework regarding what audio enthusiasts really want...
  10. DonH56

    Apple's Latest: June 2017

    I have friends with Macs who can't believe I'm still Windows-based, but I have too many Windows programs and such. And every time I price one out it's 2x the price for the same HW and performance. Still, I follow Apple a bit, and thought y'all might like this person's take on their latest show...
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