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« Reply #60 on: January 28, 2013, 01:36:22 pm » |
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Haha, I read your first lines and wanted to tell what you already told yourself in bold.
Anyway, see ? that kind of things I was talking about.
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« Reply #61 on: January 28, 2013, 01:41:20 pm » |
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« Reply #62 on: January 28, 2013, 07:28:15 pm » |
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Well, Mani, have you tried W8 and if so are you liking the sound better than W7? Because of course Peter that bad man knows how to pique my curiosity and so I just had to order W8 last night. (Downloaded but didn't have time to install to a USB stick and thence to the computer. Will wipe out W7, but I have a backup of that on my external drive, so no problem reinstalling if I decide I really dislike W8. Won't do a "dual" boot because I already have two other OSs on the same machine (Lubuntu and FreeBSD-STABLE), and there would be less space for each OS than I'd like running four on my 256GB SSD.)
So Peter, Mani, and everyone else, with SFS=430, what are you finding sounds nice for Q1 and Q1 factor? (I assume my result will be a little different because the device buffer size for the Dragonfly DAC is 512, rather than the 4096 it seems most others have for the NOS1. But I at least can perhaps use what I learn from others as a starting point.)
And what about XXTweaks? Anyone playing with different values for those than you used on W7 and finding something better?
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« Reply #63 on: January 28, 2013, 10:02:22 pm » |
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Listened for a while to W8 and although it does some things nicer it also makes things "boring" and flattisch with a "greyish" layer on top of everything. Bitstream?
At least all those things mentioned dissapeared when I played W7 again and that is more to my liking. Perhaps more rough according to some but to my ears not unnatural and very acceptable if present.
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« Reply #64 on: January 28, 2013, 10:14:44 pm » |
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Hey Bert - what settings were you using in Win 8? I did not like the sound in W8 with the big latency settings but the sound at SFS=2 in Win8 I really like.
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« Reply #65 on: January 28, 2013, 10:22:04 pm » |
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Hey Bert - what settings were you using in Win 8?
Hi Paul, I used SFS=2 with the first trials and did not liked it, changing it to 430 (Peter's suggestion) seemed to make things better (sweeter, less digital) but the basic "error" was still in there. In W7 all is clear and alive sounding, more real. Bert |
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« Reply #66 on: January 31, 2013, 12:22:43 am » |
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Very nice, Peter. Very nice indeed. There was the merest edge from W7 with XXTweaks and SFS=2 that's now gone with W8 and SFS=430, and I was even able to ratchet up Balanced Load a touch (from 63 to 67) to get a little more "swing" into the smoother sound. Not only is that tiny edge gone, but I can hear more real details as well. As you say, it's "right."
Overall, happy I switched to W8, though that is pretty well entirely because of the better sound from XXHE. (Thank goodness for the W7 shell. What could they have been thinking with Metro? It's like some damned torture device to keep you from finding anything on your computer.)
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« Reply #67 on: January 31, 2013, 12:36:08 pm » |
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Well, Mani, have you tried W8 and if so are you liking the sound better than W7? Hey Jud, still haven't gotten around to trying W8 yet. I guess it must be today if I want to save some dosh. But you know what, I'm just not that bothered. It seems a lot of hassle for an uncertain return. If I get my annual UK tax return submitted ahead of time (deadline midnight tonight - yes, I leave things until the last minute) I might bring myself to trying it this evening. But I really appreciate all the effort you others have put into trying W8 first. I promise I'll do my bit with W9... ... But maybe Peter will have learned how to program in Linux by then. Wouldn't that be totally cool? Not XX the playback software, but XX the complete OS. TOTAL CONTROL OF THE SOUND... finally! Mani. |
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« Reply #68 on: January 31, 2013, 01:09:06 pm » |
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Yes, I never would have switched to W8 if Peter hadn't mentioned the improvement in sound (I agree, even with my middling rig) and the $40 US price versus $200 February 1st. And I have a feeling if you do go to Win 8 you will be extremely grateful for the nice little application included with XXHE that lets you get rid of the more dumbfoundingly obnoxious bits of Metro. But apparently there is something more to the new OS than just the (very wrongheaded IMHO) Metro. This from Ars Technica: Just as is the case with the user interface, many of the improvements made to the Windows 8 core are motivated by Microsoft's desire to transform Windows into an effective tablet operating system. Even those of us with no interest at all in tablets can stand to take advantage of these changes, however. For example, Windows 8 is more power efficient and uses less memory than Windows 7; while such work is critical to getting the software to run well on low-memory tablets with all-day battery life, it's equally advantageous for laptop users.
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« Reply #69 on: January 31, 2013, 07:35:12 pm » |
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After a new W8 installation and with no problems so far, let me tell you something: the sound with W8 is AMAZING!!. I haven´t even set everything as is should be, e.g. I don´t have yet a new Activation Code, so I´m playing without Minimize OS and Attended but I can´t wait to let you know this: - The bass has weight, I mean is solid and palpable, big difference with W7 (the bass was great but not the way it is now) - The middle tones are sweet, not in a colored way but in a musical and realistic way. So the highs. I can´t "see" holes in the middle in between the speakers or the music displaced to one side or the other. The stereo image is ok. Big sound stage. The sound is clear and clean but rich at the same time. In other words a pleasure to listen. If this stay this way there is no return to W7 for me. I know, I know...all the first impressions loose some of the emotion with the time but, isn´t it better a start like this?. Sorry if these words are so contaminated by emotion but for now my recommendation is, go ahead and try W8!. My settings right now are the ones in my signature. SFS: 2.0. I´m using a pen drive as Playback drive. Music in a different hdd than OS and XXHE. I´ll post further impressions with other settings. Can´t go worse with Minimize OS and Unattended. I have to change some important things like maybe to make a new clean W8 installation, now is an upgrade although without preserving previous files or programs (there is a windows old folder however). I asked for a DVD so in a few days I´ll do a new clean installation but if I discover a way to do it right now I´ll do it, then I only have to buy a new Activation Code (with refund ). So Peter, let me congratulate you again for this new jump ahead in SQ. Best regards, Juan |
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« Reply #70 on: January 31, 2013, 07:46:46 pm » |
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After a new W8 installation and with no problems so far, let me tell you something: the sound with W8 is AMAZING!!. I haven´t even set everything as is should be, e.g. I don´t have yet a new Activation Code, so I´m playing without Minimize OS and Attended but I can´t wait to let you know this:
- The bass has weight, I mean is solid and palpable, big difference with W7 (the bass was great but not the way it is now) I agree, the tightness of the bass (real notes, not just growling along on the bottom) is very nice. I have to change some important things like maybe to make a new clean W8 installation, now is an upgrade although without preserving previous files or programs (there is a windows old folder however). I asked for a DVD so in a few days I´ll do a new clean installation but if I discover a way to do it right now I´ll do it, then I only have to buy a new Activation Code (with refund ). So Peter, let me congratulate you again for this new jump ahead in SQ. Best regards, Juan Don't know if you can cancel the DVD, but if you have a USB thumb drive 4GB or more, follow this, particular attention to steps 10 and 11: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows-8/a/clean-install-windows-8-upgrade.htm . Then you won't need a DVD, and yes, you can do this right now instead of waiting. |
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« Reply #71 on: January 31, 2013, 08:52:47 pm » |
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Thank you Jud for the link, I´ll see if I can do it with an USB key, I´m affraid I can´t cancel the DVD order but it is ok to have it anyway, just in case.
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« Reply #73 on: February 01, 2013, 09:49:10 am » |
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I'm all up and running with W8 - no issues whatsoever (though I haven't installed the BT dongles as yet).
Well, it's certainly different sounding to W7. With my W7 settings (in sig), the sound is a lot more forward. Initially it sounds more detailed, but I'm not sure it'd be listenable over a long period of time. Increasing the SFS helps but seems to 'dullen' the sound very quickly. I need to spend a bit longer playing around with settings. (BTW, these comments apply to the music PC in my office - I have W8 all installed on my main system too and will give W8 a spin there later today.)
Thank God for the W7 shell - on first bootup you are at a total loss as to what to do.
EDIT: Increasing the phase strength from 0 to 1 seems to help. Currently listening to SFS=430, Q1=30, xQ1=20... and quite like the sound. Too 'thick' and bass-heavy with phase strength 0, but much more balanced with 1.
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« Reply #74 on: February 01, 2013, 10:05:30 am » |
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Increasing the SFS helps but seems to 'dullen' the sound very quickly Ignorant f**l !! I told you ... you must NOT start out with a low SFS. When you do, you will NOT be able to have piece of mind. DOES EVERYBODY HEAR NOW ?? I am not kidding. |
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For the Stealth III LPS PC :
W10-14393.0 - July 17, 2021 (2.11)
XXHighEnd Mach III Stealth LPS PC -> Xeon Scalable 14/28 core with Hyperthreading On (set to 14/28 cores in BIOS and set to 10/20 cores via Boot Menu) @~660MHz, 48GB, Windows 10 Pro 64 bit build 14393.0 from RAM, music on LAN / Engine#4 Adaptive Mode / Q1/-/3/4/5 = 14/-/0/0/*1*/ Q1Factor = *4* / Dev.Buffer = 4096 / ClockRes = *10ms* / Memory = Straight Contiguous / Include Garbage Collect / SFS = *10.13* (max 10.13) / 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) / Stop Desktop, Remaining, WASAPI and W10 services / Use Remote Desktop / Keep LAN - Not Persist / WallPaper On / OSD Off (!) / Running Time Off / Minimize OS / XTweaks : Balanced Load = *62* / Nervous Rate = *1* / Cool when Idle = n.a / Provide Stable Power = 1 / Utilize Cores always = 1 / Time Performance Index = Optimal / Time Stability = Stable / Custom Filtering *Low* (16x) / Always Clear Proxy before Playback = On -> USB3 from MoBo -> Lush^3
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.
Removed Switching Supplies from everywhere.
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