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« on: October 23, 2011, 08:59:17 pm » |
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Hi Peter,
why could it be, that I can't have the same SFS 370 anymore, since I installed 6-1c? I now max. can have a SFS from 270...
greetz, HW
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« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2011, 07:51:46 am » |
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Well, first off, I don't think I have a reference for 64bit and 4GB (only), so maybe others with that configuration can tell whether things really changed. Because ...
Because I wonder whether what you perceive is reality. Or better, *was* reality. So, 0.9z-6 (first version) allowed for changing the SFS with the Audio Engine running under the hood, which really didn't change a thing, unless it was killed first (the Off button). That was a bug, and it really took some time before I got it how people could achieve way higher SFS's than officially possible. In other words : it can very well be possible that you did the same before; Only when you had the SFS set to 370 right from the start (after a reboot) and it worked, then it will have been genuine.
If you think it is ... nothing changed ! But what easily can have happened is that you changed something in your system, and then mainly right at startup (can easily be some new driver - anything). And notice this is not about something using a huge amount of memory suddenly; it is about the way it scatters through the available memory, hence how it degrades the contiguous portions of it.
Peter
PS: In 0.9z-5 versions it always was "genuine" what you saw. But I don't think you can have achieved such high SFS numbers with those versions ...
270 already seems a lot to me with 4GB !
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« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2011, 08:31:38 pm » |
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Hi Peter,
thanks for your reply. I did some investigation and found out, that I can actually have an SFS of 280 for Mixed Contiguous. I'll find out later on, what the max setting is for Straight Contiguous.
Furthermore: can I expect a better SQ when I double the Memory to 8 Gb?
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« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2011, 08:38:30 pm » |
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Hey hey ...
When you think the higher SFS setting brings you better sound, sure. You will be able to reach an SFS of 500 then, although that is too much for my likings. I stick to 430 ...
With 12GB the SFS of 500 will possibly sound better again (I assume this, but never tried it myself).
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« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2011, 08:54:36 pm » |
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Hi Peter, I don't think anything, that's why I asked you about it. I expected somehow that you have somewhat more experience with XXHe....  I thought, before spending any money, and so on... |
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« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2011, 09:04:15 pm » |
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BTW, I just found out that with my 4 Gb the max SFS for Straight Contiguous is 20. Is this a normal SFS for it?
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« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2011, 09:42:59 pm » |
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Now *that* looks far more normal, yes. But wen you start playback as soon as possible after a boot you might get further.
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Removed Switching Supplies from everywhere (also from the PC).
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W10-10586.0 - May 2016 (2.05+)
*XXHighEnd PC -> I7 3930k with Hyperthreading On (12 cores)* @~500MHz, 16GB, Windows 10 Pro 64 bit build 10586.0 from RAM, music on LAN / Engine#4 Adaptive Mode / Q1/-/3/4/5 = 14/-/1/1/1 / Q1Factor = 1 / Dev.Buffer = 4096 / ClockRes = 1ms / Memory = Straight Contiguous / Include Garbage Collect / SFS = 0.10 (max 60) / not Invert / Phase Alignment Off / Playerprio = Low / ThreadPrio = Realtime / Scheme = Core 3-5 / Not Switch Processors during Playback = Off/ Playback Drive none (see OS from RAM) / UnAttended (Just Start) / Always Copy to XX Drive (see OS from RAM) / All Services Off / Keep LAN - Not Persist / WallPaper On / OSD On / Running Time Off / Minimize OS / XTweaks : Balanced Load = *43* / Nervous Rate = 1 / Cool when Idle = 1 / Provide Stable Power = 1 / Utilize Cores always = 1 / Time Performance Index = *Optimal* / Time Stability = *Stable* / Custom Filter *Low* 705600 / -> USB3 *from MoBo* -> Clairixa USB 15cm -> Intona Isolator -> Clairixa USB 1m80 -> 24/768 Phasure NOS1a 75B (BNC Out) async USB DAC, Driver v1.0.4b (4ms) -> Blaxius BNC interlink *-> B'ASS Current Amplifier /w Level4 -> Blaxius Interlink* -> Orelo MKII Active Open Baffle Horn Speakers.
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« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2011, 10:03:49 pm » |
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Okay, I'll try that
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« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2011, 10:50:16 pm » |
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No Peter, a SFS of 20 is really the maximum in my system for Straight Contiguous...
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« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2011, 11:23:53 pm » |
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Hi Peter, just noticed in your signature that you are listing windows 7, "sp1". Are you using SP1 and not "vanilla"? Just wondering. There are some other things I'd like to say in this thread but I stop myself..... I know I' not crazy....well, maybe a little.  |
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« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2011, 11:29:38 pm » |
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Of course you are completely crazy. Everybody knows that. Especially me ! But I like crazy ... hehe Yes, I am using SP1 for a while again. Don't tell anybody ...  PS: Tell me by email if you want. It may be more confident for both of us.  |
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A: W-Y-R-G, B: *W-G* USB 1m00 -> Phisolator 24/768 Phasure NOS1a/G3 75B (BNC Out) async USB DAC, Driver v1.0.4b (16ms) -> B'ASS Current Amplifier -> Blaxius*^2.5* A:B-G, B:B-G Interlink -> Orelo MKII Active Open Baffle Horn Speakers. ET^2 Ethernet from Mach III to Music Server PC (RDC Control).
Removed Switching Supplies from everywhere (also from the PC).
For a general PC :
W10-10586.0 - May 2016 (2.05+)
*XXHighEnd PC -> I7 3930k with Hyperthreading On (12 cores)* @~500MHz, 16GB, Windows 10 Pro 64 bit build 10586.0 from RAM, music on LAN / Engine#4 Adaptive Mode / Q1/-/3/4/5 = 14/-/1/1/1 / Q1Factor = 1 / Dev.Buffer = 4096 / ClockRes = 1ms / Memory = Straight Contiguous / Include Garbage Collect / SFS = 0.10 (max 60) / not Invert / Phase Alignment Off / Playerprio = Low / ThreadPrio = Realtime / Scheme = Core 3-5 / Not Switch Processors during Playback = Off/ Playback Drive none (see OS from RAM) / UnAttended (Just Start) / Always Copy to XX Drive (see OS from RAM) / All Services Off / Keep LAN - Not Persist / WallPaper On / OSD On / Running Time Off / Minimize OS / XTweaks : Balanced Load = *43* / Nervous Rate = 1 / Cool when Idle = 1 / Provide Stable Power = 1 / Utilize Cores always = 1 / Time Performance Index = *Optimal* / Time Stability = *Stable* / Custom Filter *Low* 705600 / -> USB3 *from MoBo* -> Clairixa USB 15cm -> Intona Isolator -> Clairixa USB 1m80 -> 24/768 Phasure NOS1a 75B (BNC Out) async USB DAC, Driver v1.0.4b (4ms) -> Blaxius BNC interlink *-> B'ASS Current Amplifier /w Level4 -> Blaxius Interlink* -> Orelo MKII Active Open Baffle Horn Speakers.
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« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2011, 06:01:32 pm » |
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Hi Hw,
I can confirm most of the things you say. I couldn't get my SFS higher than 15-20 with 4 Gb. On the basis of Peter's and other people's recommendation I upgraded to 12 Gb (also had 2x2Gb, like you, but two empty sockets. There I plugged in 2x4Gb). Now, with the 12Gb in total I can get my SFS to 400. But 400 is a bit sensitive: when you've run another process on your computer you might need to reboot. So I've put it to 380 and that works fine.
And the sound? Really an improvement... once again...
Kind regards,
Hein
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NOS1 Dac --> LFD power amplifier --> Harbeths monitor 40.1
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wushuliu
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« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2011, 07:56:19 pm » |
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Hi Hw,
I can confirm most of the things you say. I couldn't get my SFS higher than 15-20 with 4 Gb. On the basis of Peter's and other people's recommendation I upgraded to 12 Gb (also had 2x2Gb, like you, but two empty sockets. There I plugged in 2x4Gb). Now, with the 12Gb in total I can get my SFS to 400. But 400 is a bit sensitive: when you've run another process on your computer you might need to reboot. So I've put it to 380 and that works fine.
And the sound? Really an improvement... once again...
Kind regards,
Hein
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hwk
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« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2011, 04:54:29 pm » |
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Okay guys,
higher is better. As usual...
grHW
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XXHe 2.11: KS mode: Special, Device Buffersize: 1024; Processor scheme: CORE 3-4; Player Prio: Below Normal, Threadprio: Above Normal, Clock Res.: 10 msec; HDCD on; SFS: 105.19, Mem.Org.: Mixed Cont.; Q's=13x10,0,0,0; PE: Off, Custom: On; Playing Mode: Min.OS; XTweaks= On Indicates: "OPTIMAL": Bal.Load=45, Nervous Rate=99, rest=1 - Sound Gear: Meridian 502 PreAmp (upgraded), 588 CD, 2x 505 MainAmp (upgraded) (all balanced driven), Speakers: Magnepan 3.5 SE, extra: Aphex 204 Aural Exciter; Cables: CD>Pre: Siltech SQ88, PC>Pre & Pre>Dedicated Headphones Class A Amplifier: John van Gent Reference+, Amplifiers>Speakers: Discovery 4; Headphones: AKG K1000 & Ultrasone Pro550 + dedicated Class A amp; Music Dedicated Power Group (copper shielded main cables + Oyade plugs) with parallel noise filter for the main-amps and PS Audio Quintet for the front-end. Analog: Micro Seiki DD33 modified, Denon301
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« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2011, 07:36:15 am » |
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Hi Peter,
A week back my SFS was set at 500 & then I reduced it to 430. This reduced the harsh brightness in the sound. I then experimented to bring it furthur down to 340, but the sound became a bit dull. So i thought let me try around 375 (somewhere in between 340 & 430). At 375 I get an error window asking me to reduce SFS. Now what could possibly cause this, just a week back I was at 500 & now I cant get 375 to work? All other settings are the same.
Presently I can't go over 365.
Arvind
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