This is the primary reason to use Audirvāna.
Read the EULA (End User License Agreement). Check the box "I accept the agreement" and click "Next."
If you have completed the Audirvana Windows install and basic configuration, congratulations. But for the true purist, Windows is a noisy operating system. Here is how to take it further.
Before clicking the download button, verify your hardware. The Audirvana Windows install requires a modern setup, especially if you plan to use heavy upsampling. audirvana windows install
Minimum Requirements:
Recommended for DSD Upsampling:
Note: Audirvana does not support Windows 7, 8, or 32-bit versions of Windows. If you are on an older OS, you must upgrade first. This is the primary reason to use Audirvāna
Installing Audirvāna on Windows is straightforward, but there are specific settings you must check to get the best performance.
1. Download & Installation:
2. The Audio Settings (Crucial Step):
Once installed, do not just hit play. Go to Settings > Audio. Recommended for DSD Upsampling:
3. Library Setup:
| Feature | Audirvāna | Roon | Foobar2000 | JRiver | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Price | Subscription (~$10/mo) | Expensive Subscription | Free | One-time Purchase | | Sound Quality | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | | Interface | Functional/Dated | Beautiful/Modern | Retro/Complex | Complex/Dated | | Streaming | Tidal, Qobuz | Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify* | None (Native) | None (Native) | | Setup Difficulty| Easy | Moderate | Hard | Hard |
Note: Roon has limited Spotify support.
You have installed the software, but it is not yet optimized. To get the "Audirvana sound," you must configure the audio engine correctly. Navigate to Settings (gear icon) > Audio System.