There's Android and iOS remote apps for Audirvana (paid 3rd party app) so you can remote control the application on your computer to control what music is being played back if that's needed too. :).įavorite Tracks not loading, goes to white screen Also, their motto is "Hear the Difference". Trust me or try it yourself ( they offer a free trial). As I've said before, no real rival in terms of sound output quality.
And the fact that one of my favorites software players, which sounds VERY very good already, now in the 3.
Otherwise I use the Qobuz player for convenience. I only use Audirvana occasionally when listening to Qobuz with certain DACS. It's the pricing, not necessarily the subscription model that's the critical decision for developers, and their customers. So, if push comes to shove I'll ditch Audirvana. Qobuz on its own provides significant value for me. But the pricing does, somewhat.įor me, I must now pay Audirvana and Qobuz nearly $20/month, altogether. The move to a subscriber model doesn't bother me. I have used Audirvana for years, with iTunes and Qobuz. So at this early stage I am really like using Studio and will gladly pay the subscription rate if no tedious software issues.
I haven't had any problems so far, but they would be a deal-breaker. I'm also concerned by comments relating to issues of compatibility with the MacBook. This is the Benchmark Audio support model which, for me, distinguishes real customer support from the community approach that is merely a convenience to the company. I preferred sending in a question and Damien, et al, responding. Take control of Audirvana with your smartphone or tablet with the Audirvana Remote app. Now, what I don't like is the vague support system which seems to rely on the "community". What is the difference between Audirvana Plus and Audirvana. I hope to have more to say on this down the road. The Studio download went fine and, though early days, I am very impressed with Studio over Plus. I am running the Benchmark amp and DAC3L with the LA4 preamp to be added soon. Founded in 2011, Audirvana is a French company created by Damien Plisson, a well-known developer acknowledged as an expert in the audiophile community. Approximate public price : 74 USD/ 64 excluding VAT. As a long-time Tidal subscriber, I have no issues with subscriptions so long as there is performance value for the investment. Audirvana Plus for Windows 10: Available in June 2018.
I was surprised by the subscription business model and to learn that my current software is now a "legacy". I've used Audirvana for years, but less so over the last several months.
I recently initiated the 30-day trial of Studio.