Audirvana bypasses the audio mixer and assumes exclusive use of the wasapi driver on the Windows 10 box. I use Qobuz not tidal so when I compare Audirvana vs the Qobuz app, the sound is noticeably improved with Audirvana. If you visit their website and review the technology section it explains the CPU processor controls and other components of the interface to reduce noise. It does not lock in or limit bit rate and sampling. I do not use mac so can not offer experience with that OS. My solution was to download the free trial, and listen. My ears heard the improvement. Good Luck.
What does Audivana do that TIDAL "Exclusive Mode" does not?
I am currently running TIDAL on my MacBook Pro. I have TIDAL’s "Exclusive Mode" on so hopefully the digital signal is going straight out the USB port to a RME ADI-2 DAC without IOS messing with it. If that is true, why would something like Audivana be any use to me?
Thank you
Thank you