I'm sure there are folks out there who have done this, but here goes. First go to FileHippo.com and download a program called Piriform Defraggler. It is a fully functional freeware program similar to, but I think superior to the program that comes with Windows. Install the program and it will...

If your AC power source is full of noise primarily from EMI (electromagnetic induction) and RFI (radio frequency interference) your output signal will be polluted as well. There's a reason you have to power down electronic gear when taking off and landing in an aircraft. Everything from CPU's to...

 

Hello all, Question: If you rip a ALAC file and decide to convert to an AIFF file, will there be any loss in fidelity? Will it sound as good a an AIFF straight from the CD? Thanks.

I was lucky to get one of last HeadRoom Amps  (Micro Amp and DAC) with the amp having a built in crossfeed circuit using Burr Brown OPA134 op-amps. Since then headphone amp designers have omitted crossfeed circuits. I'm not going to go into how modern recordings are engineered and produced with...

I have used both programs extensively and I can't detect any difference in sound quality if both are in WASAPI mode. If you're into audio only IMHO J River is a waste of $50. I use ALAC or AIFF files with a HeadRoom Micro Amp and DAC. HiFiMAN HE-400 'phones. Other gizmos as well that I won't go...

I purchased a pair of matching components from HeadRoom about 4 years ago. One of the features I use pretty much most of the time, especially with hard-panned rock music is the crossfeed circuit on the Micro Amp. It's the the point I'm reluctant to switch to another brand of gear is this...