While it has been a while since I compared software, I tried Foobar, iTunes, JRiver and a couple more. The difference was virtually inconsequential in comparison to getting off of the PC and MacBook and using a dedicated streamer.
What software has good sound quality?
I recently configured a pc to play music (cd rips) and movies (blu ray mkv files) from my pc. It is a dell optiplex micro using windows 10 send via usb to a usb to s/pdif converter to my dac (a monarchy audio M24). I am looking for recommendations for software for the best possible sound quality for music and movies. I have tried jriver (sounds warm), mpc hc (sounds punchier with more bass) and foobar (sounds more detailed - and only for music). Any thoughts would be very welcome and appreciated. Thank you.