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sbgk wrote:

John Dot wrote:

sbgk wrote:8.16 sounds about right, think I'll stop there.

Not working on my system, losing hope...

so, have you had a non pa wdm ks version work ? I can undo the changes to see if that would work.

uploaded a 8.16 normal orig version, might work for you, sounds a bit rough.

tried an install of the preview server version of win 10
seems like a more logical arrangement than win 8

i didnt get sound out of it yet as i tried to install dac driver and went to minimal server
anyway i messed up hope to retry tomorrow

havent tried 8.16 yet

sbgk wrote: uploaded a 8.16 normal orig version, might work for you, sounds a bit rough.

Wow thank you! Now it's working. My first impression - CRYSTAL CLEAR.

With all due respect for the Gordon's hard work and everybody else's opinions, I must say that either is something wrong with my system, or with myself, but I still can't hear the details, the clarity and the balance of 5.14 in the KS, including the latest 8.16's!

sbgk wrote:
uploaded a 8.16 normal orig version, might work for you, sounds a bit rough.

Thanks’ Gordon, that (8.16 normal orig) is the first version working again with my system (Server 2012 R2; AO 1.30, Minimal Server fully optimized) since mqnplay 7.41 normal, pa 93 normal, control 3.64 and 3.65. None of the non pa versions worked either in GUI or minimal server mode, optimized or not.

Recognized it is even working with W7 Professional again which had the latest working combination with mqnplay 7.39 normal, pa 57 normal and control 3.65.

I can’t make any remark about sq as I can’t test at 3 o’clock in the morning ;) I will check later if it might work within core mode as well. [edit] AO optimized core mode is not working, guess windows audio is still used without pa as well.

By the way, if anyone is thinking about updating Phil Audiophile Optimizer, go for it. I did that end of last week and can confirm that Phil made huge steps forward regarding transparency and detail next to adding more comfort in handling the tool. I think Phil is following the same path with the OS as you, Gordon, doing with the player. The combination is a benefit for all of us.

Great work
Thomas

sima66 wrote:With all due respect for the Gordon's hard work and everybody else's opinions, I must say that either is something wrong with my system, or with myself, but I still can't hear the details, the clarity and the balance of 5.14 in the KS, including the latest 8.16's!

8.16 orig finally works ! overall sound is great
needs more decay

uploaded MQnPlay1644.exe8.16 orig MOD20
https://drive.google.com/?usp=folder&au ... 0plZTNGd0E

PE mod.
agility better. fast notes better.
did try tighten sound further my machine cannot handle.

sima66 wrote:With all due respect for the Gordon's hard work and everybody else's opinions, I must say that either is something wrong with my system, or with myself, but I still can't hear the details, the clarity and the balance of 5.14 in the KS, including the latest 8.16's!

It's got to be a Canadian thing...:)
Every time I go back to 5.14 I feel good. 5.14 possess something special and not measurable, called musicality. It makes me no tired to listen music hours and hours.
In KS world, I like 7.55 and especially 8.16.

nige2000 wrote:tried an install of the preview server version of win 10
seems like a more logical arrangement than win 8

i didnt get sound out of it yet as i tried to install dac driver and went to minimal server
anyway i messed up hope to retry tomorrow

havent tried 8.16 yet

server version doesn't have the usb2 drivers built in
sounds ok
will try regilar win 10
thought 8.16 win 10 version sounded a little worse

dont think mqn ks has reached its potential yet

nige2000 wrote:

nige2000 wrote:tried an install of the preview server version of win 10
seems like a more logical arrangement than win 8

i didnt get sound out of it yet as i tried to install dac driver and went to minimal server
anyway i messed up hope to retry tomorrow

havent tried 8.16 yet

server version doesn't have the usb2 drivers built in
sounds ok
will try regilar win 10
thought 8.16 win 10 version sounded a little worse

dont think mqn ks has reached its potential yet

have only tested it 16/44, it did download something when I plugged the cuinas in

it's just picking a random filter, so don't know if different filters might sound better, the one I get is usb video.

cvrle59 wrote:

sima66 wrote:With all due respect for the Gordon's hard work and everybody else's opinions, I must say that either is something wrong with my system, or with myself, but I still can't hear the details, the clarity and the balance of 5.14 in the KS, including the latest 8.16's!

It's got to be a Canadian thing...:)
Every time I go back to 5.14 I feel good. 5.14 possess something special and not measurable, called musicality. It makes me no tired to listen music hours and hours.
In KS world, I like 7.55 and especially 8.16.

what do other players sound like ? Do they lack detail ?

I don't have a preamp, if I did maybe I would prefer a different version because even the best preamp removes some of the sq. If you like 5.14 then any small buffer asio player should sound good.