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Is the g4 the aforementioned laptop? If so, try running on battery power
download "process wizard" or the equivalent and use it to renice (re prioritize) you processes.
Turn spotlight off
make sure that music files are not on the same drive as the OS
Turn off power saving and use a hot corner to turn screen off after you start tracks.
You may also try getting more RAM- the more the merrier for memory play. Be sure to use memory play and HOG mode along with "less is more". Playlists really help keep the tunes flowing with this.
I'd also try Ayrewave and Audirvana as players. I prefer Ayrewave at the moment, but it is a moving target.
If you haven't already, you might try taking a few choice cuts and make an AIFF and WAV copy to see if you can discern a diff.
It is chilly here in Michigan, I recommend a single malt scotch to make the left brain to right brain switch!
Is the g4 the aforementioned laptop? If so, try running on battery power
download "process wizard" or the equivalent and use it to renice (re prioritize) you processes.
Turn spotlight off
make sure that music files are not on the same drive as the OS
Turn off power saving and use a hot corner to turn screen off after you start tracks.
You may also try getting more RAM- the more the merrier for memory play. Be sure to use memory play and HOG mode along with "less is more". Playlists really help keep the tunes flowing with this.
I'd also try Ayrewave and Audirvana as players. I prefer Ayrewave at the moment, but it is a moving target.
If you haven't already, you might try taking a few choice cuts and make an AIFF and WAV copy to see if you can discern a diff.
It is chilly here in Michigan, I recommend a single malt scotch to make the left brain to right brain switch!