Networking for Audiophiles Webinar - AXPONA Zoom Webinar - AbeCollins 15:32:42 02/19/21 Got it too - E-Stat 10:51:12 02/21/21 ( 2 ) And the Pi4 USB vs. Audirvana Plus 3.0 - now with MQA - review by Kurt Lassen Readers of my stuff at monoandstereo.com do know that I really, and I mean REALLY like this new MQA thing happening right between my ears. And the fact that one of my favorites software players, which sounds VERY very good already, now in the 3.0 version comes with new features as well.
Audirvana, the popular audiophile music software now has a new 3.5 version for MacOS. The new version is completely rewritten and features a new GUI, better sound quality, and a new mini player view.
The following is courtesy of AUDIRVANA:
Paris, 25 April 2019 – AUDIRVANA, maker of the leading expert audio software for Mac, has redesigned the software and is thrilled to unveil its new version 3.5. AUDIRVANA, Completely rewritten, the new Audirvana version 3.5 for Mac benefits from an improvement in Sound Quality compared to previous versions, as well as a new-generation Graphical User Interface and new features such as the Mini Player.
Created by Damien Plisson and acclaimed by users all around the world, AUDIRVANA has quickly established itself as the world leader in paid audio software for Mac owners by allowing music lovers who use macOs to replace Apple's iTunes and take advantage of optimal sound quality, whether using HD online music services or managing locally stored files, including high resolution formats. And July 2018, for PC owners, AUDIRVANA also launched the new version of AUDIRVANA for Windows 10 for PC owners.
AUDIRVANA transforms the computer into a source of true high-fidelity audio
By becoming master of the computer's flow of audio signals, AUDIRVANA avoids the intervention of other applications during listening as well as any hidden modification of the audio samples. The expert software reduces processor activity and stabilizes power supply, to minimize digital distortion and possible radio interference. Finally, it optimizes the operation of the digital-to-analog converter— integrated or external— of any hi-fi installation by providing it with a suitable and pre-decoded digital stream.
AUDIRVANA also allows audio files to be sent to compatible network players that use the UPnP/DLNA protocol, the most universally used standard for transmitting music to the wireless hi-fi systems without loss of sound quality.
Library management and navigation in AUDIRVANA
AUDIRVANA allows the playback of the most popular audio formats, especially those in high resolution: FLAC, WAV, AIFF, the new MQA format, as well as DSD files. The software also integrates TIDAL, Qobuz, and HRA Streaming high- definition streaming services. The software manages all types of music-file libraries, regardless of their size.
Thanks to AUDIRVANA, the user can view and directly modify the information of about albums and songs in various metadata fields, especially for classical music: Conductor, Orchestra, Soloist, Period, Style, Main Instrument…
Standard Playlists can be created, as well as intelligent playlists whose content is automatically updated according to the criteria defined in AUDIRVANA. Playlists created from a streaming service are also available.
What's new in AUDIRVANA 3.5 for MAC?
The new version 3.5 of AUDIRVANA for MacOS of AUDIRVANA brings an improvement in Sound Quality thanks to the complete rewriting of the software. Version 3.5 also presents a new graphical user interface, the result of a meticulous work in integrating the choices between two themes proposed to users: a light mode and a dark mode.
To make it easier to use AUDIRVANA, the following features have been added:
- A new view by Artists, in addition to views by Tracks and by Albums
- Direct selection of the audio device via a button directly on the main window
- A new search system, to facilitate searching by Track, Albums, Artist, or Playlist
- Integration of HRA Streaming, a high definition streaming service from the German HIGHRESAUDIO download site
- A new Mini-Player
Trial Version available for free for 30 days. Imovie 10 1 1.
Suggested retail prices of AUDIRVANA 3.5 for Mac software (taxes not included):
- Full Version 3.5 : $75
- Upgrade for owners of Version 1 : $52.50
- Upgrade for owners of Version 2 : $45
- Upgrade for owners of Version 3 : FREE
About Audirvana:
Standard Playlists can be created, as well as intelligent playlists whose content is automatically updated according to the criteria defined in AUDIRVANA. Playlists created from a streaming service are also available.
What's new in AUDIRVANA 3.5 for MAC?
The new version 3.5 of AUDIRVANA for MacOS of AUDIRVANA brings an improvement in Sound Quality thanks to the complete rewriting of the software. Version 3.5 also presents a new graphical user interface, the result of a meticulous work in integrating the choices between two themes proposed to users: a light mode and a dark mode.
To make it easier to use AUDIRVANA, the following features have been added:
- A new view by Artists, in addition to views by Tracks and by Albums
- Direct selection of the audio device via a button directly on the main window
- A new search system, to facilitate searching by Track, Albums, Artist, or Playlist
- Integration of HRA Streaming, a high definition streaming service from the German HIGHRESAUDIO download site
- A new Mini-Player
Trial Version available for free for 30 days. Imovie 10 1 1.
Suggested retail prices of AUDIRVANA 3.5 for Mac software (taxes not included):
- Full Version 3.5 : $75
- Upgrade for owners of Version 1 : $52.50
- Upgrade for owners of Version 2 : $45
- Upgrade for owners of Version 3 : FREE
About Audirvana:
Audirvana is a French company founded in 2011 by Damien Plisson, an engineer recognized as an expert in the audiophile world. Since its creation, the company has developed Audirvana,* the reference hi-fi player for Mac, which has quickly established itself among audiophiles worldwide. Its sound quality and reliability have won over sound engineers, who use it both in the studio and in concert. Audirvana has received numerous awards such as the 2016 Audio Excellence Award from the Japanese magazine AUDIO ACCESSORY, the 'Five Star' award for an Exceptional Product from iCreate magazine in September 2017, and the 'Remarkable' award from VUmètre magazine in 2018.
Editor's note:
*We recently decided to name our software simply Audirvana, and no longer Audirvana Plus. The 'Plus' was originally added because we thought of offering a premium version of the software. But down the road, deactivating features in order to design a more basic version seemed artificial, and we found that the 'Plus' designation was confusing to customers. Now our brand name is our product: Audirvana.
More information at audirvana.com.
I'm an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the late 90s. That's where I discovered the magic of 2-Channel sound. My thirst for great sound has led me on a delightful music quest that continues today.
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