hi guys...

jus in case is relevant, i m using z5500 + x-fi platinum fatality champion series

note: i only listen to CDs and NO other formats even the losses one (FLAC, TTA, Monkeys Audio) not to mentioned the lossy types.

currently, does enjoy the WMP11 sound quality. And i do aware as some said the foobar2k + additional plugin is better, i wondering.

i download the lastest version of foobar2k with the additional 3rd party plugin, as follows: -

1) kernel streaming
2) Asio
3) DSP Delta
4) Secret Rabbit Code
5) Advance Control

Is the above, sufficient for GOOD AUDIO QUALITY? i do presume the ASIO plugin is sufficient right?

Thanking u in advance

cheers!!!

This post has been edited by gac: Oct 15 2008, 04:51 AM

what's wrong with lossless formats?

nothing wrong... but i only listen to CDs.

aiya..trust your ears lah...

if you said wmp11 is good for you..then so be it lah..

as for fb2k...only asio n ks is output plugin..others are all dsp

i vote for lossless..

CDs, Z5500, X-Fi platinum fatality champion series...

With this such combination, I suppose you do not need to look any further to distort your sound with plug-ins. Keep it original

yup, im using ASIO output and resampler [44.1kHz], nothing else, no EQ no nothing, try to stick to the most orginal as it can...

huh..... just wanna compare both sound quality.

Why do foobar2000 need asio? I tot totally no plugin is the most original sound?

To talk the truth when you got the decent soundcard like yours it's best if you just use the both plug-ins nothing else.The difference is unnoticable with my ears last time.

try leaving it into this only :_

1 - Secret Rabbit Code
2. - ASIO plug-in

This post has been edited by Hitman66: Oct 15 2008, 12:48 PM

i tried foobar2k without plugins is sucks!!

ok.... i will try both plugin...

Using Secret Rabbit now. ASIO is juz for onboard soundcard? My fubar cant use it =.=

ok or not

ASIO for those sc come with ASIO.if onboard sc use KS will be enough.

using kernal steaming would be enough like scy320 earlier

This post has been edited by Hitman66: Oct 15 2008, 03:22 PM

what is the use of SRC???

i m currently using optical as output.

so is there any different optical & coxial cable???

This post has been edited by gac: Oct 15 2008, 03:28 PM

SRC is for resampler.

dude if you have any prob regarding to foobar pls use this guide

http://www.gempakstarz.com/gforum/viewtopi...=foobar#p334845

I can use DS only I think it is becuz my DAC is USB type.

This post has been edited by DEVICLOT: Oct 15 2008, 05:34 PM

I use this asio plugin for foobar because my USB DAC headphone amp needs it, otherwise no sound.

First time I heard about Rabbit Code and its SECRET.

Anyway, just tried it and its pretty good at reducing sibilance. Thanks for letting know. Havent read much about audiophile stuffs lately. But it consume 25% of my P4 2.26GHz. Holy god...