Article – Fidelizer.Audio

Re-enabling WMIC to keep Fidelizer working on Windows 11 version 24H2

Windows X — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 07:13:08 +0000

After Microsoft released Windows 11 version 24H2 on 1st October 2024, I start getting reports about Fidelizer failing to generate the key or not working after updates. After investigation, it appeared Microsoft will remove WMIC after updating Windows 11 to version 24H2. To resolve the incompatibility issue, user needs to re-enable WMIC feature again by opening command prompt as administrator…

The effect of sampling jitter in digital audio and why it’s still not a resolved case in highend audio

Windows X — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:29:10 +0000

Sampling jitter is one of the most misunderstood thing about digital audio. It’s very complexed issue without clear solution and happen in everywhere. Today I’m going to teach how sampling jitter happens in digital audio world and why it’s still a problem in highend audio till this day. First of all, let’s talk about how sample rate works. PCM will…

Fidelizer AirStream2 – Effects of hardware improvements on network latency and jitter

Windows X — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:27:48 +0000

It’s been a while since last time I made an article. This video will explore the effect of hardware modification on wireless router. These effects and associated expressions are described in relation to network latency and jitter in network. Enjoy. 🙂

YouTube Sound Labs – EP1 – Can WiFi affect streaming quality?

Windows X — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 21:31:56 +0000

Hello guys. This is the new project I started for fun. One is Tidal music playback recorded from standard router provided by ISP. And another one is recorded from audiophile grade network switch and router powered by linear power supply. I’m not going to say which one is which. You guys can listen and tell me if you prefer A…

Fidelizer on Windows 10 v2004 (May 2020 Update) Update Report

Windows X — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:56:51 +0000

Hello everyone. Windows 10 v2004 update was out for a while and I spent a long time testing since this update has very good sound quality improvements over previous v1909 update. It has the new kernel from 20H1 base fixing some flaws in v1909 version. To make sure this is properly tested, I installed a new v2004 update on SSD…

Fidelizer Purist ROM – Step by step ROM flashing instructions for iBasso DAPs

Windows X — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 07:39:37 +0000

As some people asked about making a video guide to flash Fidelizer Purist ROM for iBasso DAPs, here’s step-by-step instructions from first step down to the last one. Sorry for video mismatched size in display. I didn’t notice it’d be affected different resolution from camera with scene swapping.

MAN301xNimitraOS Project – Reviving Weiss MAN301 to support Roon/uPNP/HQPlayer with NimitraOS

Windows X — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 05:39:53 +0000

As some people questioning if it’s appropriate to publish this article, I reached out to Mr. Daniel Weiss before publishing this article and he’s also interested in this project too. 🙂 Are you Weiss MAN301 owner? Do you wish to stream Tidal/Quboz with bit-perfect native streaming rather than using legacy Airplay? Do you wish to enjoy Roon experience…

Things I realized while refactoring USB audio drivers for Nimitra server

Windows X — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 23:40:30 +0000

Today I refactored USB audio drivers for Nimitra server and update latest drivers from possible sources I found for 2019 update. While during driver update for whole night, I realized something interesting. 1. Many clients are computer illiterate and I often see my Fidelizer clients asking his friends to setup with driver. Companies not providing public driver…

Fidelizer on Windows 10 v1909 (November 2019 Update) Update Report

Windows X — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 19:18:24 +0000

Hello everyone. Windows 10 v1909 update was out on another day. It still has the same kernel base 19H1 so 20H1 will not be out any time soon. Usually when they launch minor update from v1x03 to v1x09, it usually sound worse so I hope it’s not that bad. Now that v1909 is updated, the first impression I noticed is…

All the things you need to know about RAM aside CL

Windows X — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 06:37:25 +0000

As I observe forums since past year, it seems computer audiophiles are making demands and speculations based on information shared in online community. There’s only few bits shared among audiophiles who tried to build DIY servers and some are mixed with uninformed or misunderstandings. So I’ll try to share my knowledge that should help people in community trying to look…