Free Download Signalyst HQPlayer Desktop full version standalone offline installer for macOS. It is a high-fidelity audio software offering advanced audio processing for audiophiles and music enthusiasts.
Overview of HQPlayer Desktop for macOS
It consists of two parts: the server, which is the actual HQPlayer Desktop application, and the HQPlayer Client, which is a library browser and control application. If needed, these two components can reside on a different computer. The Desktop can be used without the Client if some other control application is used, such as Roon or HQPDcontrol. It can also be used when drag-and-drop is sufficient to manage the playback queue. Also, the Desktopp can be standalone for cases where real-time inputs are used.
Features of HQPlayer Desktop for macOS
- Software upsampling/downsampling with selectable algorithm up to 32-bit 1.536 MHz or down to 8-bit 32 kHz PCM (61 options)
- Delta-Sigma modulators for upsampling PCM/DSD content up to 98.304 MHz 1-bit SDM (30 modulators, 68 PCM oversampling options, and 3 DSD rate converters)
- Selectable dithering/noise shaping algorithm (10 options)
- DAC-specific output signal correction
- 128 DSP pipelines for routing and mixing with various algorithms (max 48 DSD source channels)
- Selectable convolution algorithm (FIR) for equalization, such as digital room correction (2 options), for PCM/DSD content
- Optional high-frequency expansion for the convolution engine
- Parametric equalizers for PCM/DSD content, minimum- and linear-phase
- RIAA equalization for vinyl sources
- Software-based digital volume control for PCM and SDM (DSD)
- Source content analysis to detect the need for apodizing oversampling filter
- Source content metering and analysis displays
- Playback of DSF/DSDIFF files through any supported audio interface (PCM conversion and DSD rate conversion)
- Selectable algorithm and noise filters for DSF/DSDIFF PCM playback (14 / 12 options)
- Native/direct playback of DSF/DSDIFF files (ASIO DSD, DoP v1.1 with both 0x05/0xFA and 0x06/0xF9 markers)
- Playback of stereo, 2.1, 3.0, quadrophonic, 3.1, 5.0, 5.1, and 7.1 channel material
- Speaker configuration for multichannel playback (delay and level) for PCM and SDM (DSD)
- Matrix processing for routing, filtering, and mixing channels with gain for PCM/DSD content
- Bypasses operating system software mixer and sample rate conversion
- Support for professional ASIO drivers
- Network endpoint support with Signalyst Asynchronous Network Audio Adapters
- Support for ID3v2 tags on AIFF, DSF, WAV, and MP3 files (versions 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4)
- Smooth level limiter for clipped material
- “Dual wire” channel bonding support to reach 2x rates, PCM, and DoP (DSD)
- 64/80/128-bit and arbitrary precision floating point processing
- Support for 128 channels (max 48 DSD source channels
- Full support for multi-core processors
- Lightweight GUI to lower graphics noise
- Touch-aware remote control client
- DSP offload to GPU using NVIDIA CUDA
- Headphone cross-feed processing
- Adaptive loudness control
- Library analysis for actual peak and RMS levels, loudness, and need for an apodizing filter
- Support for ReplayGain 2.0 metadata
Technical Details and System Requirements
- macOS 12.0 or later
- On Intel silicon hardware, support for AVX2 instruction set
- Minimum full-HD resolution (1080p)
FAQs
Q: Can I use it with any DAC on macOS?
A: It is compatible with most DACs that support USB or other digital audio interfaces. For the best experience, pair it with a high-end DAC.
Q: Does IT support streaming services?
A: It supports integration with compatible streaming services, depending on the specific service’s software or hardware requirements.
Q: Can HQPlayer improve the audio quality of standard MP3s?
A: Yes, It applies advanced processing even to standard audio files, enhancing playback quality through its noise shaping, upsampling, and dithering algorithms.
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