[auee]

   
I promise you that no one can tell the difference between WAV and AIFF, short of some serious software issue.
 
AIFF is basically WAV, but with provisions for meta data and is typically big endian, where WAV is little endian. So on an Intel/AMD system, that means a simple byte swap, which computers can do really, really, really efficiently. The CPU utilization difference on a modern computer would be immeasurable, as a practical matter.
 
Apple has a little endian version of AIFF, if you convert/rip with iTunes; in that case there isn't even the byte-swap, so it's nothing-ball.
 
People who hear more "air between the instruments", when comparing AIFF and WAV and smoking something.

I appreciate the technical information you present and have no opinion on whether objectively WAV files and AIFF files created and listened with identical hardware and software can sound differently. However, since this a hobby that is meant to provide us with pleasure, etc. if people believe one format is better for them than the other then good for them. 

 

[Krutsch]

 
I appreciate the technical information you present and have no opinion on whether objectively WAV files and AIFF files created and listened with identical hardware and software can sound differently. However, since this a hobby that is meant to provide us with pleasure, etc. if people believe one format is better for them than the other then good for them. 

 
Of course; apologies. Have fun. 

 

 

[auee]

   
Of course; apologies. Have fun. 

 

No need; but a very nice gesture and kindness should always be appreciated.

 

[kakao]

I tried "vox", "Amarra" and "JRiver".
I did not hesitate for one second about which one to use: JRiver makes me happy!
I recommend...

 

[joeexp]

Audirvana v2.2.1 update  is online now. Even better "improved" SQ according to the makers….

 

[BirdManOfCT]

 
Audirvana v2.2.1 update  is online now. Even better "improved" SQ according to the makers….

Thanks for the update!

 

[groovyd]

i'm selling these special stones that if you place them on top of your amp you get better sound. pm me for paypal details 

 

[JamesBr]

 
Audirvana v2.2.1 update  is online now. Even better "improved" SQ according to the makers….

Thanks

 

[Zoom25]

Did the same comparison as before with Audirvana Plus, but with different DAC/pre-amp and monitors. Only WAV and FLAC (compressed) though.
 
Setup: Audirvana Plus -> Emotiva Stealth DC-1 -> Mackie HR 824 Mk1
 
DIsclaimer: Not a blind test as before. Just my own listening and switching back and forth (sister not available this time)
 
Results held up, FWIW. YMMV.

 

[Krutsch]

  DIsclaimer: Not a blind test as before. Just my own listening and switching back and forth (sister not available this time)
 

 
Unsub'd.

 

[mikesale]

 
Audirvana v2.2.1 update  is online now. Even better "improved" SQ according to the makers….

Maybe I'm missing something, but this release, according to the notes, is all about library no SQ, no mention of SQ I can find, where are you seeing it?

 

[joeexp]

On twitter @audirvana 
 
#Audirvana Plus 2.2.1 released with Date Added, Playlists Import/Export, 10.11 compatibility, ...
"... and further sound quality improvement!" …..

 

[auee]

  On twitter @audirvana 
 
#Audirvana Plus 2.2.1 released with Date Added, Playlists Import/Export, 10.11 compatibility, ...
"... and further sound quality improvement!" …..

 
The sound quality is wonderful, but is great to read that the developer is continuing to work to improve it. 

 

[Lohb]

I don't like the new embedded number of albums, total play time in days/hours/minutes below the volume slider.
Useless information that clutters the top bar.

 

[sheldaze]

 
Audirvana v2.2.1 update  is online now. Even better "improved" SQ according to the makers….

Must have been something wrong. Version 2.2.2 was released.