Audirvana Windows [ 480p UHD ]

Your DAC does not support Native DSD over ASIO. Fix: In Preferences -> Audio Device -> Setup. Change "DSD to PCM" conversion to "DoP (DSD over PCM)." Most Windows DACs support DoP natively.

At its core, Audirvāna for Windows—specifically through its latest iterations like Audirvāna Studio and Audirvāna Origin—prioritizes the "shortest path" to audio output. Unlike standard media players that route sound through the Windows system mixer (which can alter the sample rate and introduce artifacts), Audirvāna utilizes exclusive playback modes such as , WASAPI , and a specialized Kernel Streaming mode. audirvana windows

Play a 44.1kHz file (CD quality). Then play a 96kHz file (Hi-Res). Look at your DAC’s display. You should see the sample rate physically change. If your DAC’s light stays stuck on 48kHz, you have not properly enabled Exclusive Mode. Your DAC does not support Native DSD over ASIO