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Old 02-27-2007, 05:51 PM   #51 (permalink)
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Thanks for the response, Elias. So in the real world the key is to output one audio stream at a time, through a software program like J River Media Center, correct? Will Windows system sounds playing at the same time (for example, if an email arrives in Outlook) result in Kmixer chicanery? My RME soundcard always went haywire in that situation, and I wonder if this is the cause.

Also, are there specific optimal settings for the media software when playing back FLAC files, for example? Is it ideal to upsample to the DAC1?
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Old 02-27-2007, 06:27 PM   #52 (permalink)
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Hi Elias,

It would be great to see Benchmark come to the Head-fi show in San Jose in April!

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Hi Elias,

It would be great to see Benchmark come to the Head-fi show in San Jose in April!

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It will be great to see Benchmark at the International Meet.
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Old 02-27-2007, 07:29 PM   #54 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by gregeas View Post
Thanks for the response, Elias. So in the real world the key is to output one audio stream at a time, through a software program like J River Media Center, correct? Will Windows system sounds playing at the same time (for example, if an email arrives in Outlook) result in Kmixer chicanery? My RME soundcard always went haywire in that situation, and I wonder if this is the cause.

Also, are there specific optimal settings for the media software when playing back FLAC files, for example? Is it ideal to upsample to the DAC1?
One audio stream at a time is a good idea. Windows system sounds, though incredibly annoying, shouldn't cause any problems with the audio however. The sounds are 44/16, so as long as your audio is at least 44/1 kHz, your audio won't be converted. It will be invaded for the duration of the system sound only.

As for recommended players, we will be implementing a section of the website outlining the popular players, their tested performance, and recommended configurations.
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It will be great to see Benchmark at the International Meet.
yes, Benchmark will be there.
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Originally Posted by EliasGwinn View Post
USB protocol was not designed to stream data fluently and consistent; it was designed to transfer 'bursts' of data.
Isn't that the case for Bulk transfer type only, and not Isochronous?
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As for recommended players, we will be implementing a section of the website outlining the popular players, their tested performance, and recommended configurations.
awsome Foobar will be included, for sure?
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I wonder if these gems of information will finally put to rest all the debates about kmixer, asio and kernel streaming in regard to which sounds best.
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Yeah, after all the hoops I jumped through to avoid Kmixer, I find out its a myth...?
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Yeah, after all the hoops I jumped through to avoid Kmixer, I find out its a myth...?
The myth has been busted! I'm telling you, it's all placebo effect! Everyone can go back to using iTunes now:evil:
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