Windows 8 sounds much better than Windows 7

[ruskiru]

Windows 8 Release Preview sounds much better than Windows 7. I don't know what Microsoft did to the audio stack, but the differences are clear. More focussed and detailed sound, and not in a subtle way. At least with my Kingrex UD-01 PRO that's what I experienced. I expect that Windows 8 will become a must have OS for audiophiles on Windows.

 

[shafesk]

heres to opening a big can of worms....good luck! :cheers:

 

[quadpatch]

Unless you are using WASAPI (or similar), then it'll make no difference.

 

[ruskiru]

OK let me rephrase that. For the bits are not just bits people, Windows 8 sounds better than Windows 7 Naturally your mileage will probably be device dependent. Everyone else stick with Windows 7. That would be my advice.

 

[landzw]

Windows has some major changes in the pipeline , some will upset alot of people, though from what i have seen i like the hole new look of windows and that its going to work cross platform with PC, Tablets and Phones and even game consoles.

 

[SteveR750]

I can hear no difference between XP and W7 when using J River set up for bit perfect playback. Is that hissing I can hear in the background?

 

[relocated]

I can hear no difference between XP and W7 when using J River set up for bit perfect playback. Is that hissing I can hear in the background?

Is that like 'hissing in the wind'?

 

[SteveR750]

I can hear no difference between XP and W7 when using J River set up for bit perfect playback. Is that hissing I can hear in the background?

Is that like 'hissing in the wind'?

That too possibly, though I had rapidly approaching cobras in mind....

 

[fr0g]

placebo. unless 8 is doing something with the signal. who knows maybe its being eq'd and you prefer it?

 

[relocated]

I can hear no difference between XP and W7 when using J River set up for bit perfect playback. Is that hissing I can hear in the background?

Is that like 'hissing in the wind'?

That too possibly, though I had rapidly approaching cobras in mind....

Sweet reply, +1 to that. I guess they would be greased or, in some other way, lubricated.

Are we not the bigger fools in replying to this sort of thing? :O