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BitPerfect for Mac vs Pure Music

I just installed BitPerfect and began using it. Have been using Pure Music up til now. In my system the BitPerfect has revealed a startling layer of detail I've not heard before with my music. Mids, seem a little harder, tho not harsh as when using iTunes alone. Pure Music is easier on the ears to a small degree, but seems muffled by comparison. I understand all our results may vary, but I'd appreciate hearing your experiences and thoughts regarding this software. Its native file format automatic switching is a nice feature....but worth its sound?
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kennyb
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Try defeating upsampling in Pure Music just to see if it has any effect on the muffled sound you've been hearing. Though there were many positives from upsampling in PM, this seemed like one drawback. But a friend did not hear the same thing in his system, so YMMV.

Automatic sample rate switching is a MUST HAVE if one owns music in multiple sample rates.

I have not used either PM nor BitPerfect in well over a year. I made the switch to Audirvana Plus (A+) and have not felt any desire to return to the others. You may want to try A+ as well. There's a 15 day trial.
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kennyb
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Loud blasts of static should not be occurring. No way that your older Mac mini is to blame for this.

You should definitely try A+. I considered the cost of the license to be one of the best investments I made in digital audio. Not only did the sound improve relative to PM, A+ is also more stable and predictable.
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