![]() ![]() I've seen statements that XLD can play audio, but I've not figured out how. ![]() I've been using XLD to do some conversions of audio formats on Mac (convert cue+flac to iTunes compatible format). I'm assuming I will get Parallels, VMware, or something similar to run Windows under MacOS for some legacy programs, can I run foobar2000 under windows on the Mac? I just want to stream to audio, I don't want it added to anything. It is also annoying that when I play an audio file iTunes wants to add it to my iTunes library. (It was communicating with a DAC that did not use a dedicated driver, maybe it doesn't cope well with MAC data streaming.) I want something that will output raw 44.1 kHz data without any tampering. Also, I noticed some clicks or pops indicating that there was some data loss. My DAC indicated 48 kHz audio was being received, meaning MacOS was managing audio output by converting to a common time base. I experimented with iTunes, (used XLD to convert cue+flac to apple lossless files). Is there a program for Mac that would allow something similar, streaming digital audio data from a FLAC file. By allowing foobar2000 to have direct access to the port the 44.1kHz stream came out unaltered. I used to use foobar2000 to stream a cue+flac to a DAC through an optical output on the desktop PC's motherboard or through a USB port. My music files are organized by folder in a way that allows me to find whatever I want by browsing the directory structure. I don't care about tagging, organization. I want to stream them to a DAC using my Mac. My last Windows computer died, I have a pile of audio files in the form of cue+flac. For the latter, the ones from Mitsubishi are probably OK. For making copies of CDs, I use the cheapest first-class media for CDs or DVDs. I've never tried buying digital, but that should make listening to classical music even better.įor making copies for portable listening, I just use MP3 and standard settings to adjust to storage constraints. I do have a Spotify premium account because relatives got a family account. I'm guessing tweaks will be made in the receiver, so it doesn't matter what software is used.įor software, I got a copy of Music Collector during one of those holiday sales, but since I have not been buying a lot lately (I balance between music, books, and films), it's not that important. I've not tried using the PC (which has a regular 5.1 audio card and Creative Labs speakers), but I read that the best option is to attach the PC to a good receiver and speakers, and the audio should be fine. Without the headphones, I use the speakers included with the set and a Jamo SUB 210 subwoofer. I still have a Sony Discman that runs, but I rarely use it.įor home use, a Sennheiser HD 518 connected to a JVC EX-A5 (it's a 24 m2 room). It made me a happy camper/listener for sure.įor portable players, I've been using a FiiO X1 with a Sennheiser CX300II. I am not affiliated with Swinsian, but when I find something that simply works AND proves to be useful I am happy to help the developers by spreading the word. It still features the handy cover art display in the lower left corner that was removed in iTunes It has a simple, efficient and fast search It plays lossless formats, as well as gapless It can do all the tagging and advanced organization that you might know from iTunes It is much, much faster than iTunes when you have a large library ITunes has become a nightmare, the search has become counter-productive with its super-slow pop-up menu and regarding privacy it calls home constantly for undocumented reasons.Īnyway, a few aspects of Swinsian () that made me choose it (and I run it for over 2 years now as the main player) On a Mac - after trying out dozens of options I found Swinsian to be the best music player - hands down. With Spotify, you have access to a world of music. Listen to the right music, wherever you are. Spotify is now free on mobile and tablet. Top Software Keywords Show more Show less ![]()
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