Re: [slim] Hiss - 16/44.1 WAV

2015-09-07 Thread amey01
Julf wrote: > You could convert and downmix the file to 2 channels using ffmpeg (or > other suitable software). Done. Tested. Fixed. Thanks all! What a marvellous group this is. amey01's Profile:

Re: [slim] Hiss - 16/44.1 WAV

2015-09-02 Thread Julf
amey01 wrote: > Can I convert it? You could convert and downmix the file to 2 channels using ffmpeg (or other suitable software). "To try to judge the real from the false will always be hard. In this fast-growing art of 'high fidelity' the quackery will bear a solid gilt edge that will fool

Re: [slim] Hiss - 16/44.1 WAV

2015-09-01 Thread Mnyb
amey01 wrote: > I'm connected S/PDIF to an audio DAC. > > Can I convert it? No , it's 6 channels of audio in a lossy stream Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH 2 x MeridianDSP5200

Re: [slim] Hiss - 16/44.1 WAV

2015-09-01 Thread amey01
> What does VLC say abouyt the audio format under media > information/codec menu ? I did this (thanks bpa) and this: atrocity wrote: > Is it possibly a DTS file that VLC is decoding on the fly? Appears to be the issue. VLC says "Type: Audio" "Codec: DTS Audio" "Channels: 3F2R/LFE"

Re: [slim] Hiss - 16/44.1 WAV

2015-09-01 Thread Mnyb
atrocity wrote: > Is it possibly a DTS file that VLC is decoding on the fly? If you are conected digitally to a home theater reciever adjust the volume to 100% otherwise it wont decode dts or ac3 encoded wav . Main hifi:

Re: [slim] Hiss - 16/44.1 WAV

2015-09-01 Thread amey01
Mnyb wrote: > If you are conected digitally to a home theater reciever adjust the > volume to 100% otherwise it wont decode dts or ac3 encoded wav . I'm connected S/PDIF to an audio DAC. Can I convert it? amey01's

[slim] Hiss - 16/44.1 WAV

2015-09-01 Thread amey01
I strange issue I can't seem to find any previous posts on I've got a 16 bit / 44.1 kHz .WAV file that just plays back as hiss / white noise. 1. I can play other .WAV files without issue on my SBT. 2. This particular file plays fine on VLC. What could the issue be?

Re: [slim] Hiss - 16/44.1 WAV

2015-09-01 Thread pippin
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Re: [slim] Hiss - 16/44.1 WAV

2015-09-01 Thread amey01
pippin wrote: > Mono? No - the file is stereo. Is that what you mean? amey01's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11274 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=104226

Re: [slim] Hiss - 16/44.1 WAV

2015-09-01 Thread DJanGo
amey01 wrote: > > 2. This particular file plays fine on VLC. > 1. Dont use VLC as a reference - vlc can play files where parts @ end, the middle or the start is corupt or missing. Gruss Jan DJanGo's Profile:

Re: [slim] Hiss - 16/44.1 WAV

2015-09-01 Thread bpa
Is it really WAV - could it be AIFF which is also PCM/lossless but has different byte order which if played as WAV produces hiss. bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Hiss - 16/44.1 WAV

2015-09-01 Thread atrocity
amey01 wrote: > I strange issue I can't seem to find any previous posts on > > I've got a 16 bit / 44.1 kHz .WAV file that just plays back as hiss / > white noise. > > 1. I can play other .WAV files without issue on my SBT. > 2. This particular file plays fine on VLC. > > What could