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Is JRiver still the best software?

Finally got around to curing a nagging problem with my MacBook Pro (13", mid-2012) that had stalled my converting it into a music server.  Looked back into the advice I got here several years ago on the matter, and JRiver was the top recommendation.  Is that still the case today?  I'm running OS X Catalina on a fresh install and will be feeding a McIntosh C50 that accepts up to 32 bit, 192 kHz PCM input.

Thanks in advance for the benefit of your wisdom!
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@effischer 

"Turns out that while JRiver is now presenting the native frequency (44.1, 192, whatever), the bit depth is fixed at 32."

You might be able change the bit depth with this sequence within JRiver:

Tools -->Options-->Device Settings-->Bitdepth

I'm running Windows 11, JRiver 28 and drivers which are specific for my DAC, but this sequence may get you to where you want to go.

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