I run mpdPup on an Intel Dual Core 1.66 GHz Atom D510 mobo with 4GB RAM.ldolse wrote:
@willemoes, glad you got SRC working - regarding Sox, sounds like you neglected to disable the default output before enabling a Sox output - depending on the hardware this can do a variety of bad things, you have to be diligent about disabling the default output before enabling a Sox output. This is because the underlying hardware is the same and if both are enabled conflicts will ensue. MPD doesn't have any features to protect a user from themselves in this case.
Once you get them both working let us know what you think of the difference.
I have now had a chance to compare SRC/SOX on that PC. I run SRC at 'Highest' quality level (0)
SOX at 176,400 was unable to run without stuttering whereas SRC at 176,400 runs fine. I have to conclude that SOX is more CPU intensive.
At 88,200 both ran fine. There was very little in it for SQ, but in the end, I prefer SRC as being more 'natural'. Both IMHO though enhance 44.1/16 CD usefully, especially at the top end.
Of course, your mileage may vary.