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ASIO/ JRiver versus Windows Media

I have both and I think media player has a more forward sound more presence/midrange and ASIO/J River is more laid back in the midrange. I was wondering if you guys have any other observations that could be useful. I dont compress any audio I rip Lossless and I cant just use one or the other depending on the artist and I have found live albums sound better with windows so please leave your thoughts on this or a way around this. Thanks A-gon community!
jayb77
jayb77 OP
46 posts
 
Ok I have been working on this and finally I have my equpment and my gear synced up and NOW I hear a massive difference between wdm player and J River its night and day!!! Yes J river with ASIO and up sampled to 24/192 is definately the way to go! I agree now about windows being flat and haveing no dynamics.
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cerrot
1,700 posts
 
Cool. Enjoy listening. I am actually pretty amazed at how good my PC sounds.
jayb77 OP
46 posts
 
I agree! As I said before this already beats my sony DVP-S7700 with emperical mods and I didnt think that was possible for as little as I have invested in this setup!Very surprised!
doctorcilantro
59 posts
 
Great to hear. Guys please try to AB or ABX the ASIO you are running with WASAPI. I'd be interested in what your experience.
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steveashe
113 posts
 
I'm running JRiver / WASAPI (FLAC only) through an M2tech HiFace (connected to one of my computers USB out's) into an MHDT Havana DAC into and ARC LS17 preamp, into a Sandersound ESL amp, into my Quad 63's. Personally, I don't think it matters much which "brand" of windows laptop is used. I'm a convert.
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