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How to avoid Kmixer

Hi, is there any solution to avoid Kmixer without having to give up on using Apple Lossles in iTunes or a PC?

This is my digital source:
- PC (Windows XP)
- Burn with EAC, import into iTunes in Apple Lossless
- Remote control via bluetooth with Salling Clicker on Palm TX
- Wavelength Audio Brick USB DAC

I don´t want to give up on using iTunes (Apple Lossless format) for PC or the USB DAC.

I am thinking the only solution is buying a Mac and problem solved. Any other suggestions?
josep_hernandez
herman
2,253 posts
 
The only way to avoid it with iTunes and XP is to transmit it wirelessly to an Airport Express. Since the brick has only a USB input and the AE only an optical output you would have to convert it.

You will be amazed how much better your current set up will sound without Kmixer. You absolutely have to avoid using it.
audioengr
3,282 posts
 
Herman is correct, AirPort Express is the only way to use iTunes with a PC. The problem is that the output is very jittery and it does not take advantage of the USB interface on your Wavelength DAC. MAC is the best solution for you to use USB and iTunes.

AirPort Express can be world-class too, with addition of a reclocker called the PAce-Car.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio
Manufacturer
herman
2,253 posts
 
Steve,

I stated it was the only with a PC and XP, is it the only way if using Vista?
bigamp
219 posts
 
AirPort Express is the only way to use iTunes with a PC

I'm confused by the responses here. In XP, you can bypass kmixer for a device simply by going into Control Panel and unchecking the box to map through the device. Does this change when you use iTunes? You can't use iTunes with a USB device, even the Turbo-2? Or is it because XP doesn't see the Brick as an audio device that can be unmapped?
bigamp
219 posts
 
My first line of my last post was meant to be a copy of a quote from Audioengr, not my statement.
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