Is Fidelizer or other optimisation software worth the asking price?

[chipcalzada]

Don't know about the Windows version but on the Mac Audirvana already has a 'System Optimisation' option in the Preferences.
There are 4 options but the first shuts down any non-essential activity that can be detrimental to sound quality and prioritises Audirvana (with 3 settings - Standard, Very High and Extreme)

Sound like Fidelizer would simply double up on (or interfere with) what Audirvana is already capable of doing

Hi Mike,

Audirvana for windows does not have the 'system optimization' option for now. Will it be incorporated in a future update? Time will tell. It is unclear to me as to what extent Apple will allow a 3rd party software to shut down non-essential activity/processes in its OS. I haven't used an Apple computer in a couple of years but as I understand Apple OS is more of a closed system which makes it safe against viruses/malware but also allows less 'tweaking' compared to windows OS (correct me if I'm wrong).

So I believe that for the time being Fidelizer does not interfere with what Audirvana windows can do.

Edit: Also, Fidelizer is only available for Windows OS.

[struth]

Didn't realise the imac version had it. About time windoz got it too

[struth]

decided against it. when i read the notes, i got cold feet

[chipcalzada]

Hi Grant. Did you consider the free trial version? You can easily uninstall Fidelizer should you wish to, I'm in no way affiliated with Fidelizer by the way, just think you'll be pleased with the results.

[CageyH]

I have just installed Fidelizer Pro.
There is an increase in sound quality, but it is not massive.

Playing FLAC files, the system sounds very good. The PC is probably one of my best value for money projects that I have undertaken.