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It is recommended that you use JPLAYStreamer, which allows you to play local files via a local server. Setting up Foobar2000 and JRiver is straightforward.

KS, UltraStream, 20 Hz (40 Hz didn’t work with the Hugo 2), and 1s sounded great as well (warmer).

WASAPI, Engine: Classic, DAC Link: 40 Hz, PC Buffer: 1s, rest at default.

WASAPI (push) had this uneasiness to the sound while Kernel Streaming seemed a bit tonally-lifted and glassy.

After extended listening sessions (ASIO, Kernel Streaming, etc), the following software configurations sounded the best in my system: JPLAY looked a little bit daunting to install so I’ve avoided it for the past half year or so. I’ve always used Foobar in the past (quick and easy) and have recommended JRiver to plenty of friends.

Sennheiser Massdrop HD-6XX headphones ($200).

Chord Hugo 2 ($2,695) – No filter, No XHD.

MSI GS40 Gaming Laptop – One noisy machine.

Due to these realizations (and frustrations), I’ve resorted to the only measuring device that matters. It’s not just about the zeros and ones anymore, it’s about timing as well. It’s quite clear we still have a lot to learn and discover in this space. Both players claim to be bit-perfect but the sonic differences are audible. The Google Chromecast Audio is supposedly bit-perfect but sounds completely different depending on the optical cable I use. But when I change out a USB cable, the sound is transformed while the purple star still shines. Roon will let you know if a stream is bit-perfect with a little purple star.

Is it possible for two bit-perfect players to sound different? Only in audio would a piece of software be called a hoax lol. I’m not one for drama and didn’t care to read any of the reports or test results. Essentially, I don’t really care which sounds best.

Well – because I love you…I’ll dust off my old PC and do some digging.Īside from Roon, I haven’t used any of these players heavily nor do I plan to. I’ve been kindly asked by readers to compare these players. When I’m on the go, I just plug in my Chord Hugo 2 and stream off Spotify or Tidal. Understandably, there are plenty of audiophiles who use their Windows machines as their server/streamer.