After a while using, of course, Foobar, I decided to check again what's out there, and so far I am very pleased with AIMP3 as an alternative, due to:
[size=small]- default ASIO/WASAPI/FLAC/APE/etc support[/size]
[size=small] - remote control apps for Android smartphones via Wifi/LAN - Nice for couch/bed headphones listening! They DO work.[/size]
[size=small] - very fast[/size]
[size=small] - compact yet detailed playlist with bitrate/format/size[/size]
[size=small] - nice default VU-meters[/size]
[size=small] - very nice playlist auto-sorting[/size]
[size=small] - seemingly everything can be customized/toggled on/off[/size]
[size=small] - hover windows tray icon to see file playing + can copy file info[/size]
[size=small] - scheduler[/size]
[size=small] - IT JUST WORKS! no clicks,pops,crashes wtvr... I've had that with Foobar when seeking through a song.[/size]
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[size=small] I can't detect sound differences to Foobar. I am aware there may be a hint of new toy syndrome, but look forward to what others think. And yes the looks resemble Winamp. [/size]
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[size=small] This was with the latest 3.50 Beta 2.[/size]
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[size=small] Hint: Just make sure you set it up taking the volume to 100% and going to Preferences -> Sound Effects > Disable all the effects/fade non-sense. I also didn't care for the Information Bar when a new song is starting. To disable it: Preferences > Plugins > Information Bar > Untick[/size]