Die Hard
Posted 25 March 2024 - 03:37 PM
The last couple of weeks I`ve been listening to PE made of 20348.1 ADK (Server 2022). And it`s realy good sounding build.
http://jplay.eu/foru...tation/?p=68139
But now 26085.1 has so powerful fullbodied solid sound with great timings, great sound. Punchy and powerfull.
The only thing with these new builds that SystemInformer`s kernel driver does`t work. You can`t manage affinities and prorities of such processes as wiinit, registry etc.
Thanks to seeteeyou for sharing!!!
Die Hard
Posted 28 March 2024 - 12:53 PM
Announcing Windows Server Preview Build 26085
https://techcommunit...085/m-p/4098829
It's the same build as the client flavor
https://forums.mydig...35#post-1830187
26085_SRV_IP_TB_SVFSFX_REPO
Windows_InsiderPreview_Server_vNext_en-us_26085.z01
Windows_InsiderPreview_Server_vNext_en-us_26085.zip
Windows_InsiderPreview_ServerDatacenter_Core_Annual_Edition_en-us_26085.exe
Windows_InsiderPreview_ServerDatacenter_Azure_Edition_en-us_26085.exe
Microsoft_Server_InsiderPreview_LangPack_FOD_26085.zip
Microsoft_Server_InsiderPreview_LangPack_FOD_26085.z01
Spoiler
Temporary links to official downloads
https://forums.mydig...35#post-1830201
Spoiler
Offer full desktops or use RemoteApp to deliver individual apps.
https://techcommunit...es/ba-p/4046698
AVD on bare-metal hardware (or non-Azure Stack HCI)
https://learn.micros...azure-stack-hci
Well, I've discovered that you can install Server 2019/2022 RDSH on a bare metal server in a private datacenter, load the AVD agent up, and it works just fine, even RDP ShortPath!
MicrosoftWvdInfraAgent
https://stealthpuppy...ftwvdinfraagent
https://learn.micros...virtual-desktop
MicrosoftWvdMultimediaRedirection
https://stealthpuppy...ediaredirection
https://learn.micros...dia-redirection
MicrosoftWvdRemoteDesktop
https://stealthpuppy...vdremotedesktop
https://learn.micros...connect-windows
MicrosoftWvdRtcService
https://stealthpuppy...ftwvdrtcservice
https://learn.micros...op/teams-on-avd
I've been wondering if AVD were actually useful for we audiophiles at all, namely stuff like RemoteApp as shown above?
Supposedly any computers should be compatible, could that be any better than regular Ethernet cables if we're only interested in remote control via RDP?
Die Hard
Posted 29 March 2024 - 07:54 AM
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26090 (Canary and Dev Channels)
https://blogs.window...d-dev-channels/
26090.1.Germanium-X64-EN-US-XXL-SUPER-MULTI.ISO
26090.1.240322-1257.GE_RELEASE_CLIENTMULTI_X64FRE_EN-US.ISO
https://www.comss.ru...ge.php?id=13296
https://forums.mydig...6/#post-1830268
26090_IP_TB_KiTs_Mirror
https://pixeldrain.com/l/fYLrMwur
Windows_InsiderPreview_ADK_en-us_26090.iso
https://pixeldrain.com/u/gjKaQt1n
Windows_InsiderPreview_EWDK_en-us_26090.z01
https://pixeldrain.com/u/Umgb2P9u
Windows_InsiderPreview_EWDK_en-us_26090.zip
https://pixeldrain.com/u/5aZXdx2V
Windows_InsiderPreview_SDK_en-us_26090.iso
https://pixeldrain.com/u/gduFPN74
Windows_InsiderPreview_WDK_x86x64_en-us_26090.iso
https://pixeldrain.com/u/nNyKSZZ8
Windows_Preinstallation_Environment_en-us_26090.iso
https://pixeldrain.com/u/vL8AAFx5
Spoiler
Temporary links to official downloads
Spoiler
Die Hard
Posted 05 April 2024 - 05:28 AM
https://betawiki.net...2024_Update#RTM
Windows 11 Build 26100 could be the final build (RTM) for 24H2
https://winaero.com/...26100-rtm-24h2/
Windows 11 24H2 will be LTSC, Enterprise LTSC Build 26100.1 already leaked
https://winaero.com/...already-leaked/
https://pan.huang1111.cn/s/8Rg8IQ
https://pan.baidu.co...M1v6hQ?pwd=347t
https://drive.google...c_IkLsAc4u/view
https://dl.bobpony.c...64FRE_en-us.iso
https://189.ly93.cc/...Z_85Hd0G1-hOEx9
https://archive.org/...64FRE_en-us.iso
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Windows_InsiderPreview_ADK_en-us_26100.iso
Windows_Preinstallation_Environment_en-us_26100.iso
Windows_InsiderPreview_SDK_en-us_26100.iso
Windows_InsiderPreview_WDK_x86x64_en-us_26100.iso
Windows_InsiderPreview_EWDK_en-us_26100.iso
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Die Hard
Posted 19 April 2024 - 10:04 AM
I installed Foobar2000 standard version (not portable) and the ASIO driver worked fine.
FYI - another portable version 2.1.4 was released earlier today
https://download2.po..._online.paf.exe
Source
https://portableapps...eo/fb2kportable
Yet another alternative
https://www.upload.e...Online.exe.html
Source
https://portableappz...bar2000-16.html
Make sure that we're also installing the latest version of ASIO Output component for any portable versions
https://www.foobar20...ew/foo_out_asio
Die Hard
Posted 19 April 2024 - 05:49 PM
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200 (Canary Channel)
https://blogs.window...canary-channel/
26200.5001.Germanium-X64-EN-US-XXL-SUPER-MULTI.ISO
26200.5001.240412-1717.GE_PRERELEASE_CLIENTMULTI_X64FRE_EN-US.ISO
https://www.comss.ru...ge.php?id=13439
Or simply generate our own ISO images instead
https://uupdump.net/...23-81d254bc355f
Die Hard
Posted 04 May 2024 - 08:51 AM
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.461 (Dev Channel)
https://blogs.window...61-dev-channel/
26120.461.Germanium-X64-EN-US-XXL-SUPER-MULTI.ISO
Die Hard
Posted 06 May 2024 - 11:42 AM
You're very welcomed, lint.
I went back to read some replies posted by samotc and then noticed that he's actually quite fond of vinyl rips
http://jplay.eu/foru...-guide/?p=63285
I also had to leave vmbus.sys, VMBusHID.sys, vmstorfl.sys, volsnap.sys, and vpci.sys because removing them caused F2k and Bughead crashes with very high-resolution audio files (DSD64, DSD128, and DSD256).
http://jplay.eu/foru...ophile/?p=65115
I have ripped quite a few vinyl to DSD128 and it is very difficult for me to distinguish between the analog sound of the vinyl and the equivalent dsf file playing on my hi-fi system, which is not the case with any of the other operating systems.
In any case, I don't know anyone who after trying Win11PE both XPE and Ultralite has returned to a "normal" version of Windows, that is the best proof that the system is the best to date.
Then I also saw another post here
https://audiophilest...comment-1264545
Random question: Has anyone here experimented with applying PGGB to vinyl rips from a solid source like PBTHAL?
I recently applied PGGB to a few rips I've had for awhile. On the one hand, there is a charm to these PGGB-ed rips. They sound cohesive and well-put-together. On the other hand, the resolution I get from PGGB-ed CDs and Hi-Res is not even comparable to the musical resolution in these rips. Also, the vinyl rips have different EQ applied relative to what is present on the studio-provided CDs or Hi-Res content. We're also probably hearing the entire system used in the rips (from power, turntable, cartridge through the pre-amp output that feeds the D/A converter). This is opposed to whatever feeds the D/A converter at the mastering studio. Just a fascinating comparison to listen to given how PGGB provides a near-perfect reconstruction of both digitally captured vinyl rips and digital provided directly from studios.
Therefore I've been wondering if Win11PE were actually more suited for playing DSD-based instead of PCM-based files?
Recently the latest version of PGGB (DSD Edition) was released while several free samples in DSD512 format could be found below
https://audiowise-ca...ollections/pggb
If our USB DACs were able to accept DSD512 and then an option similar to DSD DIRECT is also available, feel free to give those free samples a try
So far the feedback seemed to be overwhelming positive and here's just one of those examples
https://audiophilest...comment-1277434
My primary dac is the Chord Dave. I used to feed it PGGB with SRC-DX for PCM, but for DSD I have to go USB direct. Prior to this, I have never heard DSD that I like- not even on the Holo May with HQP upsampled. It always sounded overly smoothed, like I lost clarity to gain richness.
With PGGB DSD, it is no contest. I can no longer listen to PGGB PCM 256. The first thing that strikes me is the difference in noise floor- it's like watching OLED for the first time, and discovering that what I thought was 'black' was not actually black. The background on PGGB DSD is so jet black it is incredible- and the corresponding increase in resolving ability makes me feel like I upgraded a DAC all over again. This is through USB direct to my Chord Dave, in DSD+ mode. Luckily for me, the Chord Dave is the only Chord Dac that does not decimate DSD- and it sounds glorious.My settings: 512x1, 44.1k mode (which converts 48k to 44.1k as well), as the Chord Dave does not play 48k DSD512 material properly. But no matter, Roon can't play 48k either so this works for me.Anyone else who has a Chord Dave, please try it. It doesn't sound like traditional rich/warm DSD. It sounds like PGGB taken to its absolute limit. All the beneficial richness of DSD with increased resolution and lower noise floor to beat.PS, I own a Taiko Extreme, and this upgrade (just going by memory, which is of course never accurate) is bigger than the impact of the Taiko Router + Switch combined!
Taiko Router + Switch turned out to cost about €10,000
https://taikoaudio.c...extreme-router/
https://taikoaudio.c...extreme-switch/
Beginner
Posted 07 May 2024 - 03:29 PM
my best experience for a music server is still 2012 core (using ethernet to share music)
but if you need a server to connect a dac (in usb , a thing i will never do)
windows xp is still one of the best ( i run it in pseudocore mode replacing explorer.exe by cmd.exe)
this works on windows 11 too
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
change shell from explorer.exe to cmd.exe
Die Hard
Posted 08 May 2024 - 01:38 AM
my best experience for a music server is still 2012 core (using ethernet to share music)
but if you need a server to connect a dac (in usb , a thing i will never do)
windows xp is still one of the best ( i run it in pseudocore mode replacing explorer.exe by cmd.exe)
this works on windows 11 too
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
change shell from explorer.exe to cmd.exe
Good tip! This will also work in WS2019 and probably other Windows Server versions.
Control Point: Apple iPad (9th gen), 64Gb storage, 3Gb RAM, JPLAY for iOS 1.0.18; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, 128Gb storage, 4Gb RAM, Bubble UPnP 4.3.6; Dell Inspiron 15 5510 laptop (Windows 11 Professional (x64) Version 22H2 (build 22621.3155), Intel Core i7-11390H, 2.93 GHz, 512Gb KIOXIA M2 PCIe NVMe (RAID) SSD, 16Gb DDR4 3200 MHz RAM), Upplay 1.7.1.
Control and Audio-PCs: Asus Mini PC PN60, Intel Core i5 8250U 1.6 GHz, 250Gb Kingston A2000 M2 NVMe SSD and 8Gb DDR4 2400 MHz RAM.
OS: Windows Server 2019 (Standard Edition) in highly optimized Desktop mode, command prompt shell for initial setup after which Control and Audio-PCs run headless (monitor, keyboard and mouse disconnected).
Optimization: Audiophile Optimizer 3.0, MajiorityCamisole 201 (Control-PC and Audio-PC) via TrustedClean 3.1b-server on RAM Disk (MCLE Local folder) (for automated RAM Disk procedure and TC settings used see my Guide for Creating a RAM Disk that Uses TrustedClean (TC) 3.1b-server to Install and Run MajiorityCamisole) (revised 3 May 2024), Process Lasso Server Edition 14.0.3.16, additional Windows processes/services stopped via registry editor, task manager and a modified CAD DSK script (for complete optimization procedure see my Guide for Optimizing WS2019 in a Dual or Single PC JPLAY Femto-Based System) (revised 3 May 2024).
Renderer: JPLAY FEMTO 7.0D UPnP (Alternative version), Server: JPLAY FEMTO 7.0D femtoServer, File Manager: Q-Dir 11.64.0.0, Library Manager: JRiver MC 32.0.6.
JPLAY Settings: Playing via: KS, Engine: ULTRAstream, Bitstream: Native, Bitperfect Volume: OFF, DAC Link: 1000, XtreamSize: 1000, Throttle: ON, Hibernate Mode: ON.
Equipment Configuration: Control Point Tablet/Laptop > WiFi > Control-PC > 1m SUPRA Cat 8 Ethernet Cable > Audio-PC > 3m Chord C-USB Cable > Rotel 1590C > 2m Mogami NEGLEX RCA to XLR cable with Neutrik connectors) > March Audio P501 Monoblocks with Purifi 1ET7040SA modules > DIY speaker cables (Tycab PVC doubly insulated 11 AWG OFC wire, TechFlex braid, Neotech Banana/Spade connectors) > Bryston PX-1 external crossovers > DIY speaker cables (as before) > Bryston Model T Signature Speakers. AC power filtered/cleaned via Thor A12BF Smart Power Board.
Music Storage: Main Library: 6Tb Seagate HDD/Hub+6Tb Seagate HDD (all connections via 0.5m Avencore Premium USB 3.0 cables); Backups (x2): as per Main Library.
Advanced
Posted 08 May 2024 - 01:09 PM
Agreed! It IS easy. All one needs to do is to actually get down to reading the guide that was posted to do it. It looks overwhelming at first look but it really isn't at all.
So, anyone, IMO, can do it and many have done it. If there are tweaks that can be made to affect SQ then we can share those particular tweaks here so that all can try them in their own PE's and benefit. Or not.
Die Hard
Posted 08 May 2024 - 06:05 PM
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26212 (Canary Channel)
https://blogs.window...canary-channel/
Announcing Windows Server Preview Build 26212
https://techcommunit...212/m-p/4135001
Temporary links to official downloads
https://forums.mydig...37#post-1835280
26212_SRV_IP_TB_SVFSFX_REPO
https://pixeldrain.com/l/4MtaP4Ka
26212.5000.240503-1218.GE_PRERELEASE_CLIENTMULTI_X64FRE_EN-US.ISO
https://www.comss.ru...ge.php?id=13569
26212.5000.Germanium-X64-EN-US-XXL-SUPER-MULTI.ISO
11PE26212x64(RamOS)_Admin_T.iso
https://drive.google...wMY2n61qTf/view
tools241
11PE26212x64(RamOS)_Admin_C.iso
https://e.pcloud.lin...NauMkFygmFgl570
Die Hard
Posted 08 May 2024 - 07:34 PM
I have deleted the recent series of posts dealing with a specific individuals comments relating to the PE Guide because they added nothing of value to the discussion, became personal and extremely offensive, and had no place in this Forum.
As a consequence replies from other Forum members to those posts have also been deleted, but not because they were objectionable. With the context removed those replies became unnecessary and possibly confusing to other Forum participants. One post which added value to the discussion has been retained.
The ability of the offending member to continue posting has been disabled.
Control Point: Apple iPad (9th gen), 64Gb storage, 3Gb RAM, JPLAY for iOS 1.0.18; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, 128Gb storage, 4Gb RAM, Bubble UPnP 4.3.6; Dell Inspiron 15 5510 laptop (Windows 11 Professional (x64) Version 22H2 (build 22621.3155), Intel Core i7-11390H, 2.93 GHz, 512Gb KIOXIA M2 PCIe NVMe (RAID) SSD, 16Gb DDR4 3200 MHz RAM), Upplay 1.7.1.
Control and Audio-PCs: Asus Mini PC PN60, Intel Core i5 8250U 1.6 GHz, 250Gb Kingston A2000 M2 NVMe SSD and 8Gb DDR4 2400 MHz RAM.
OS: Windows Server 2019 (Standard Edition) in highly optimized Desktop mode, command prompt shell for initial setup after which Control and Audio-PCs run headless (monitor, keyboard and mouse disconnected).
Optimization: Audiophile Optimizer 3.0, MajiorityCamisole 201 (Control-PC and Audio-PC) via TrustedClean 3.1b-server on RAM Disk (MCLE Local folder) (for automated RAM Disk procedure and TC settings used see my Guide for Creating a RAM Disk that Uses TrustedClean (TC) 3.1b-server to Install and Run MajiorityCamisole) (revised 3 May 2024), Process Lasso Server Edition 14.0.3.16, additional Windows processes/services stopped via registry editor, task manager and a modified CAD DSK script (for complete optimization procedure see my Guide for Optimizing WS2019 in a Dual or Single PC JPLAY Femto-Based System) (revised 3 May 2024).
Renderer: JPLAY FEMTO 7.0D UPnP (Alternative version), Server: JPLAY FEMTO 7.0D femtoServer, File Manager: Q-Dir 11.64.0.0, Library Manager: JRiver MC 32.0.6.
JPLAY Settings: Playing via: KS, Engine: ULTRAstream, Bitstream: Native, Bitperfect Volume: OFF, DAC Link: 1000, XtreamSize: 1000, Throttle: ON, Hibernate Mode: ON.
Equipment Configuration: Control Point Tablet/Laptop > WiFi > Control-PC > 1m SUPRA Cat 8 Ethernet Cable > Audio-PC > 3m Chord C-USB Cable > Rotel 1590C > 2m Mogami NEGLEX RCA to XLR cable with Neutrik connectors) > March Audio P501 Monoblocks with Purifi 1ET7040SA modules > DIY speaker cables (Tycab PVC doubly insulated 11 AWG OFC wire, TechFlex braid, Neotech Banana/Spade connectors) > Bryston PX-1 external crossovers > DIY speaker cables (as before) > Bryston Model T Signature Speakers. AC power filtered/cleaned via Thor A12BF Smart Power Board.
Music Storage: Main Library: 6Tb Seagate HDD/Hub+6Tb Seagate HDD (all connections via 0.5m Avencore Premium USB 3.0 cables); Backups (x2): as per Main Library.
Die Hard
Posted 15 May 2024 - 05:17 PM
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26217 (Canary Channel)
https://blogs.window...canary-channel/
[DISCUSSION] Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26217.5000 (PC) [Canary - GE-prerelease]
https://forums.mydig...erelease.88307/
26217.5000.240510-1353.GE_PRERELEASE_CLIENTMULTI_X64FRE_EN-US.ISO
https://www.comss.ru...ge.php?id=13633
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