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Originally Posted by BVLDARI
Grasshopper, I just saw that you used a software named XLD to rip your CDs. Any recommendations on what to use for Windows? I don't use AIFF because my Onkyo can't read it so my preference is WAV.
Also, does specialized software make enough of a difference vs. say itunes?
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dBpoweramp seems to be one of the favorites for windows. And YES 1000% yes, the bit perfect players add a TON vs. iTunes. It becomes much more apparent if you play higher resolution files. (This is coming from a former skeptic). Running a $15,000+ system driven by iTunes is like throwing crappy low octane gas in a performance car.
I think I recall you are running the B&W 802's...very revealing speakers. With those speakers, EVERYTHING matters (source files, transport, cables, DAC, preamp, amp, etc.).