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A new Version of Audirvana just appeared in my Dock this morning.

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Posted on July 22, 2016 at 08:45:16
oldmkvi
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 It's Version 2.5.3.
I've always installed manually after Notification previously.
The Library Function is gone, only ITunes now.
There's a Picture of a Digital Player on the screen, no Playlist or Library. and I have no idea how to work it.
A version with PCM to DSD 128 Upsampling had come just recently, that version worked great.
I've emailed AV+ Support.
This is SO Annoying!
Anyone else have a Surprise this morning?

 

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I'll check mine later this morning - there was an operating system update. . . , posted on July 22, 2016 at 09:05:16
Chris from Lafayette
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 . . . on OS X a couple of days ago (to 10.11.6), and I was thinking that Audirvana might be coming out with a new version to fix any minor compatibility issues associated with the OS update. I almost always use Audirvana in iTunes compatibility mode, but I'll uncheck that box and see what happens.

 

RE: I'll check mine later this morning - there was an operating system update. . . , posted on July 22, 2016 at 09:11:40
oldmkvi
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 Where is that check-box for ITunes Compatibility?
I looked through the Prefs, don't see it.
My Version now is 2.5.3, don't know if it was 2.5.2 before or not.
Maybe Un-checking is all I need, but I don't know where it is.
Thanks!
I have current OS on Yosemite, with recent update.

 

I found the place to uncheck ITunes! Thanks for the tip! nt, posted on July 22, 2016 at 09:19:41
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RE: A new Version of Audirvana just appeared in my Dock this morning., posted on July 22, 2016 at 09:25:05
AbeCollins
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 Are you sure the AV+ library function is gone, or perhaps it's not selected by default since you updated. Some updates may change your settings so you might have to go back and redo your AV+ settings to the way you had them before the update.

I updated to Mac OS X 10.11.6 last week along with AV+ 2.5.3 (also last week) but I don't use the AV+ library management capabilities. I use AV+ in iTunes Integrated Mode so iTunes manages my library with AV+ offering additional features and sonic improvements.


 

RE: A new Version of Audirvana just appeared in my Dock this morning., posted on July 22, 2016 at 09:30:38
oldmkvi
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 Does ITunes manage DSD Files?
I'm surprised the ITunes Int Mode offers sonic improvement, can you elaborate?
My problem was a Check-Box thing, tho I didn't change it.
I haven't used any kind of Library Management before, just loading files manually.
I'd like to learn more and give the INT Mode a try.

 

RE: A new Version of Audirvana just appeared in my Dock this morning., posted on July 22, 2016 at 09:41:44
fstein
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 This version integrates TIDAL!

 

RE: A new Version of Audirvana just appeared in my Dock this morning., posted on July 22, 2016 at 09:52:36
AbeCollins
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 No, iTunes will not handle DSD files. AV+ will, and it will do so in iTunes Integrated Mode as well. But I recall that I didn't like the way it was handled. This was quite a while ago so things may have changed.

I'm surprised the ITunes Int Mode offers sonic improvement, can you elaborate?

I didn't say this. AV+ is what offers sonic improvements over iTunes. Using AV+ in iTunes Integrated Mode allows AV+ to perform the sonic improvements (along with a couple other cool features like 'memory play', disabling of unneeded processes, sample rate conversion, etc). BUT instead of using AV+ to manage your library and music playback, you use iTunes.

When I use AV+ with iTunes in iTunes Integrated Mode I will usually 'hide' AV+ behind iTunes set to full-screen mode. So my library management, library navigation, album selections, playlist selections, etc., are all handed through my interactions with iTunes. AV+ is handling the sonics.



 

Excellent - glad it worked out for you! [nt], posted on July 22, 2016 at 14:02:05
Chris from Lafayette
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How do you set that?, posted on July 23, 2016 at 01:00:17
Frihed89
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 Is that under A+ Preferences Itunes? I did not deactivate completely, but checked the two boxes below it.

It would be nice if they had a button somewhere in A+ preferences that simply said,"kill everything you don't need to play Red Book"!

 

How do you set what ?, posted on July 23, 2016 at 07:41:19
AbeCollins
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 iTunes Integrated Mode? I'm not sure what your question is.

 

RE: How do you set that?, posted on July 23, 2016 at 11:29:04
Frihed89
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 You made reference to an Itunes integrated mode (perhaps I read it wrong). I run Itunes with A+ and A+ handles the audio and volume. I can select tracks from Itunes. I was wondering if I was missing something else in A+ preferences.

 

RE: How do you set that?, posted on July 23, 2016 at 23:39:24
AbeCollins
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If you are running AV+ -AND- using iTunes to navigate your library and play tracks, then you must already have AV+ set to "iTunes Integrated Mode".

When you launch AV+, iTunes will automatically launch.



 

Yes. That is what I have. Thanks. Nt, posted on July 25, 2016 at 07:52:03
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 Nt

 

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