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Audirvana vs Roon

I finally got around to trying Roon. I am currently running a new MacMini with Audirvana and Tidal and now Roon trial. My modest system is Mac-Sonica DAC-Modwright pre-Wyred4sound monos-Von Schweikert VR4-JRs. As much as I appreciate the Roon appearance and extra info, to my ears the Audirvana sound quality is better. Anybody else prefer it over Roon for sound quality? Both are upsampled to max capable. I saw a similar thread a year ago and wanted an update. Thanks. 
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canibefrank
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i was having issues with long tracks typically over 5 minutes causing crackle sounds while playing Audirvana. I was also having these issues on Youtube while Audirvana was open and not engaged. It did not matter if the file was streamed locally or internet. I posed the question on the Audirvana forum and was recommended to change the file buffer setting in Aud+ Preferences to about 20% of full buffer. That got rid of the noise.

MacBook Pro> USB to SMSL DAC > XLR out to powered Monitors
canibefrank
406 posts
 
well now.. I have not tried Roon... but my system is similar to yours...Furman PL-8 power conditioner > MacBook Pro > Tidal running on Audirvana + > Wyred4Sound Reclocker > SMSL SU-8 DAC > XLR outputs to JBL 310S > JBL 305s = MTM orientation on AirPulse A200. Sounds awesome. I do want to try a tube buffer-preamp for a bit more vibe... Klipsch speakers are next

edit: Macs will not run DSD in Audirvana, unfortunately
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