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Alternatives Software for iTunes on Mac

Been an iTunes user since its inception and quite satisfied with it with its overall sound quality in my system. Recently I have encountered some significant problems and have decided to look for an alternative to it. Have a large collection of music on a separate external hard drive in AIFF files, 2500 CDs or albums. Currently uses Apple airport express to wireless play music from my computer through a Rotes Integrated Amp and Monitor Audio Gold 100 speakers.  I am looking for a high quality software to replace iTunes. I must to able to easy transfer existing files to the new software. Any suggestion would be appreciated.
joscow
mgattmch
558 posts
 
I use Audirvana Plus, works very well for me. I have no plans to change anything in this system: https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7324
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mkgus
324 posts
 
Another vote Audirvana. I’m not aware of better audio playback software for Mac. It can also stream Tidal from within the app and you can remote control it with your phone.
mrgrtt123
15 posts
 
MacX MediaTrans

  • Back up your photos
  • Manage your entire music library
  • Transfer videos to and from your phone to other devices
  • Encrypt files
  • Manage voice and create customized ringtone as well
  • Organize your books
  • Use your phone as a flash drive

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kijanki
4,410 posts
 
@joscow  What do you mean by "high quality"?  When you send music over wireless you really send data.  No matter what program you use it is still the same data (no timing involved), unless program modifies it somehow (like upsampling), making data not "bit perfect".  Make sure to set playback volume at max.  Playback program can affect quality when it can affect timing (jitter) of the D/A conversion.  It can happen when you output data with S/Pdif cable.  

I also use Itunes with Airport Express.  The only complain I have is clumsy interface.  I created "Smart Playlists" for each genre (for instance: "match music for the following rule: Genre is Classical") and select playlists.  It places thumbnails for each record - about 21 on each page. Much easier to find each record.
ljgerens
152 posts
 
@joscow, What problem are you having with iTunes? Maybe it can be resolved. Like you I have been using iTunes for a long time. I still use it to wirelessly stream my AIFF ripped CDs to an Airport Express or Apple TV and have not encountered any problems.
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