found a site which lists the audio controller of every smartphone   http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=device&s=query&d=detailed_specs#section163   section "Audio Subsystem", tab "Audio Controller", select your desired audio chip, (Asahi Kasei, ESS Sabre, Cirrus Logic etc)   then go back to top...

@Ech0 Thanks for the recommendation. I'm looking for a cheaper bit-perfect transport so I can have more funds for a DAC. What I've found so far from the ALSA mailing lists : Quote: Q: Can anyone suggest a couple of ALSA-safe cards that will provide "bit perfect" SPDIF throughput ...

Which are the soundcards that are bit-perfect in Linux? I plan to use it only with a 2-channel DAC. Please recommend any low to medium range cards, other than Chaintech AV-710. This card is impossible to find in my country (Singapore), and I'm not sure if anyone wants to ship it there as...

With the use of LADSPA / TAP plugins in Aqualung, specifically the TAP Equalizer/BW, more details of playing instruments can be revealed. I'm impressed by the richer tunes when listening and ditching Amarok. OSSv4 is way better than ALSA, the audio is cleaner, but I'm having trouble getting...

aqualung as player (APE, FLAC, WavPack etc), it's better than foobar or amarok, especially when used with LADSPA or TAD plugins. If you have a good soundcard, Jack with real-time kernel is best. Aqualung Music Player - Screenshots

Use Jack with aqualung. Aqualung is similar, if not better than foobar, especially when used with TAP plugins. LADSPA plugins are supported too. I am totally impressed with their features, playback APE, FLAC, WavPack etc. http://aqualung.factorial.hu/home.html Aqualung Music Player -...

Quote: Originally Posted by es2mac Yeah the driver is updated. That reminds me, before I started trying out different sample rate settings in "Audio Midi Setup" utility, VLC forces AF to sync to the sample rate of the files I play. Like when I open mp3's with VLC, the sample rate jump...

Have you tried updating the Audiophile drivers for your version of Mac OS X? iTunes upsamples to 96KHz while VLC doesn't.

For most, the only reason to pay for premium memory is to overclock with high FSB/HTT. Tighter memory timings are useful for bandwidth intensive apps (encoding, some games etc) where the performance & savings in time lag are felt. It's not worth to pay premium for normal usage, the effects...

If the pc is purely for audio listening, pentium-m is the way to go. Get good coolers (link) & run passively (no fan). The only other noise is the PSU or cdrom drive. Another option for audio rigs, use low voltage (LV) Intel cpus or HE AMD cpus, typically used on blade servers. These CPUs can...

Get those 4 or 6 heatpipe coolers. Scythe Ninja has the best performance-to-noise ratio when coupled with 2 low noise/rpm fans (intake & exhaust). (I'm getting the Ninja for my AV workstation). AMD retail coolers are efficient but they're loud. Avoid PSUs' bundled with case. Get the best...

Thanks for the replies So, it's either RME HDSP 9632 or Lynx L22. I'll get whichever that's available in Singapore. Lynx 2 is above my budget (>$1000). Have to keep some funds for the dual X2, it's an AV workstation for the lab

If it's only going to be one card, which is better? HDSP 9632 or Lynx 2? Thanks.

I need 2 cards for multiple I/O (simultaneous recording, processing & playback). Maybe I should get 2 pieces of the same card? Which card has the best DAC (<$700)? Thanks.

Based on my limited knowledge, I'm motivated to upgrade my source & DAC to improve the listening experience. Please help me to choose 2 cards : one to function as a source and another as DAC, connected by optical. Much thanks. Budget : $700 Type : PCI cards only (external DAC is not an...