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Tried Atlas OS before due to client's suggestion. It's designed for gamers. It's fast and snappier that's for sure. But some tweaks also applied for gaming and audiophile wise, I don't quite like the changes that boost gaming performance and affect sonic performance. If you want to try debloating with Playbook script, maybe you can consider ReviOS which focus on lightweight and non-intrusive approach. I used to try both AtlasOS and ReviOS and I found more positive results on ReviOS. Not as good as my on NimitraOS in my Nimitra server but I guess free debloating tool on active OS won't go wrong with ReviOS. Regards, Keetakawee

I see. I hope you enjoyed your vacation. :)

Hi. Can anyone get in touch with Phil after new year? I asked him to check about order client placed on website in December but didn't get a word from him since then. I hope he's okay. Regards, Keetakawee

You can still do DoP streaming but yeah Native DSD through uPNP isn't possible with foobar2000 uPNP. Maybe you can try sacd components to convert DoP back to Native and see if it can work. This project is designed to help new audiophiles to transform their PC into streamer with single click since many can't configure software as uPNP themselves. Then again, paid solutions like JRiver and Audirvana might be more preferable for you. Regards, Keetakawee

With pleasure. SDM Type E is newer release after standard A-D for years. There's also "Trellis E" which is used in Merging Pyramix. It's more intensive version and can only work as offline file conversion version. FidelizerServer and FidelizerRenderer is configured DLNA/uPNP solution to work with mobile apps such as mConnect / JPLAY / BubbleuPNP / Audirvana and others that support DLNA/uPNP technology. Spotify doesn't support DLNA so it won't see this. You can download DLNA component separately from website and configure from here. https://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_upnp Regards, Keetakawee

After successful launch of the first release of foobar2000 – setup assistant project that helps resolving pain point in setting up PC as a streamer for so long, version 2.0 with more updates and optimizations is released with the following changes: -Added ASIO+DSD Output 0.3.8 component to support ASIO and DSD playback -Configured default theme to support music library browsing with album art -Configured FidelizerServer to detect all music files in computer automatically -Improved DSD playback with SDM type E modulation and streaming support -Updated DSD Processor to version 1.3.2 -Updated Super Audio CD Decoder to version 1.5.10 If you use legacy device that doesn’t support 24-bit, you can click on File > Preferences > Playback > Output > Devices and change Bits on “Primary Sound Driver” to 16. I considered changing default bits to 16 but that’d ruin most people’s experience with hires DAC in market right now. You can select native ASIO output by clicking on File > Preferences > Playback > Output menu and select ASIO output device for your DAC. You can use recommended apps in mobile/tablet device to stream Tidal/Qobuz and music files in local network to FidelizerRenderer. Download: Fidelizer – foobar2000 setup assistant 2.0 Recommended apps: BubbleuPNP, (Android), JPLAY (iOS), mConnect Player Lite (Android), mConnect Player Lite (iOS)

With pleasure. It's not complicated for logging into streaming service but setting up platform to support one is not commonly known knowledge. I hope this single click solution will reduce another pain point in this hobby. :)

Some people are computer illiterate and don't know where to setup those accounts or even configure bit-perfect audio output. I still see a lot of people using default System output without enabling specific device with bit-perfect configuration in Roon or use default Audirvana output with OS mixer. And let's not forget those apps aren't free. Regards, Keetakawee

Yeah. The main purpose for this project is I realized there're still a few people who can't get started with setting up PC as streamer due to not knowing how to setup to make it work properly. I hope this will help reducing pain points in this hobby. Regards, Keetakawee

I recommended BubbleuPNP / JPLAY / mConnect Player app that can stream Tidal / Qobuz to foobar2000 directly from mobile phone yeah. foo_upnp is based on Platinum UPnP SDK code which is 32-bit only. In this package I setup with primary audio device in exclusive and event mode with standard safe buffer around 25ms. You can install ASIO output plugin and use ASIO driver as an alternative to built-in WASAPI. Personally I'd prefer connecting USB output to DAC directly using foobar2000 as upnp endpoint device. I didn't integrate foobar2000 into Fidelizer by the way. This is a separated setup assistant project to help audiophiles getting started with PC as streamer easier for free. :) Regards, Keetakawee

After releasing Fidelizer 8.10 for a while, I noticed something about computer audio setup. It’s not easy to setup computer as a streamer for most people. Even Roon or Audirvana need some configuration to use Tidal / Qobuz and can be quite complicated for end user. foobar2000 is free easy to be downloaded and installed to use. But to get streaming working with foobar2000, most people don’t know how to setup. JRiver is good and affordable solution that supports DLNA/uPNP too. But most people don’t know how to set it up. Meanwhile in Rasberry Pi and other arm devices have Linux distro pre-configured with streaming feature ready to be used. It’s actually easier for beginner to select firmware image and flash on micro SD card to boot. After realizing this, I checked foobar2000’s license terms again and prepare a separated installer software outside original installer called “foobar2000_setup.exe” This program will perform silent installation of foobar2000 and setup components and configuration after installing. With foobar2000 version 2.0, WASAPI exclusive audio output is implemented by default so you won’t need 3rd-party components to setup. That way, it’s possible to redistribute unmodified installer and apply configuration file separately with high audio performance optimized. Since DLNA/uPNP and SACD input components have GPL license, I hope it’s okay to redistribute those files outside foobar2000 installer for community’s benefits. With foobar2000 setup assistant, you can turn PC into an uPNP streamer with a single click. Download: Fidelizer – foobar2000 setup assistant Recommended apps: BubbleuPNP, (Android), JPLAY (iOS), mConnect Player Lite (Android), mConnect Player Lite (iOS)

Hi. Just heard news about Paul Hynes closing business. Can't believe it's 2 years now. To be honest, I have a hunch that Covid would great affect his business as it did on my Nikola linear power supply design too. The production cost increased a lot during Covid times. several parts shortage from main suppliers and parts increased a lot. If customers already paid for their orders months or even a year ahead of schedule, production cost for their units will likely go higher. I also adjusted the price due to changes on production cost that both technician and I are okay with. As long as people involved in production are okay with it, business can continue as long as it meets demand on market. Regards, Keetakawee

For those who don't have time to watch the entire video. Methodology: 1. Use PingPlotter Pro to monitor network latency between stock router and AirStream2 2. Both wireless router units have the same model with same firmware and configuration 3. Play music from Tidal application then trace local main router (testing unit works as AP) 4. Record tracing results from first 10 minutes Test results Average latency decreased (3.8 -> 2.3) Maximum latency decreased (84.2 -> 43.5) Minimum latency decreased (1.8 -> 1.1) Jitter decreased (2.6 -> 1.6) Conclusion Upgrading clock with better frequency stability and reduce noise in network can reduce latency and jitter.

Well, it's your personal preference and I respect that. I shared technical point of view why I consider Intel is a better processor for audiophile applications. Regards, Keetakawee

To be fair you should compare the same TDP processor and Intel has better instructions for Intel optimized software version like JPLAY for example. You can use Intel app version to get better sound quality. But yeah it's personal experience and it's all good if you enjoy your system. :)