Can we try the 64b windows version now? :)
+1 !!!
+1 !!!
@timequest: I’m not going to build the “ultimate” audio server or anything. As a matter of fact, it is far cheaper to buy a pre made computer from Big Box and then modify it as you wish. In my case, I want to build one that is relatively quiet but not using “break the bank” hardware. This essentially means buying a quiet case (Antec Solo II) and a quiet PS (haven’t chosen one yet). Then I will add large diameter cooling fans and a fanless CPU cooler. I want more processing power than the ones on the Computer Audiophile site because I seem to get the notion that 4 cores might sound better (?). I have no proof, just going off of rumors. A bigger processor means more heat and that means fans or a tricky and costly liquid cooling setup. 120mm Fans- cheap and easy. I will have a smallish hard drive for Windows, dBPoweramp, WS and JRiver etc… and then a big HD for my AIFF which are my working copies. All other drives for backup and CD ripping will be USB so that when I am not in need of them they may be unplugged and unnoticed by the OS. I also think that I will try the fan power filters and SATA filters mentioned in the CA builds. Other than that I like Intel guts. I figure the MOBO and CPU from the same mfg is a sure thing. I will have to research video cards. The main Idea is to use the video set up that makes the least demand on the OS/CPU. Oh yeah, don’t forget the cool neon lights and a picture of an alien on the side!
Any luck with your speakers? My friend has not seen his neighbor yet.
jvilly said: Not a 64 bit mac version in house? I thought any Mac from 2007 should be capable of handling 64 bit (OSX Leopard and on).
Starting with "core 2 duo" all Macs are 64bit.
My guess is 80% of PSA customers on on 64bit.
Paul - When can some of use test that 64 bit windows version? I’d love to give it a try. Thanks.
Unless I am misreading, Paul was speaking only of the Mac version in his last post.
Gordon said: My guess is 80% of PSA customers on on 64bit.
But a 64-bit Mac will run 32-bit applications also, yes?
Good question.
Maybe a “bit” over my pay scale though.
Most new software will run on any “intel” Mac so it could be?
I suppose you can boot a 64 Mac into 32 bit but as far as I know Mac will run a program in it’s native mode [ unlike a PC] since every program is a complete entity and not reliant on other factors like “registry” etc. A 64 bit program will crash though if opened on a 32 bit machine.
Gordon said: My guess is 80% of PSA customers on on 64bit.
But a 64-bit Mac will run 32-bit applications also, yes?
Yes it will. It's about time PSA upgraded that Mac, whatever it is. They should at least be able to run the latest OS version, which a 32-bit Mac won't.
List of Macs that will run 64 bit.
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
{ excluded are the very first series of intel Macs which has to do with hardware requirements for booting to 64-bit mode. In some of Apple’s earlier Intel-based Macs such as the first Mac Pro, even though they included 64-bit chips that can process 64-bit code, the systems’ EFI firmware is 32-bit and therefore will only interface with a 32-bit kernel. As a result of this limitation, if a Mac system is only able to boot a 32-bit kernel, then it will not be able to load the 64-bit kernel in Mountain Lion.
I suspect Paul has an early Mac Pro?
stevem2 said: Yes it will.
As I would expect.
A 64-bit version would be appropriate as well however.
On OSX with 64 bit you certainly can run 32 bit applications, it is quite normal as some parts of the OS are not 64 bit at all. Or you can force iTunes for example to run 32 bit modus instead of 64 bit because some applications (Fluke or older versions of Amarra I am not sure which of both) only allow 32 bit.
I am surprised the Mac PS Audio has been using is that old that it does not run a 64 bit version of OSX.
Can we try the 64b windows version now? :)
So can we?
I have one of the first Mac towers that ran Intel and haven’t seen the need to upgrade for several years. I am working on getting a polished copy of the 64 bit program to let you all have at it and try. The programmer is packaging it now.
We need to run it in Beta first.
We have a list of equipment and set-ups for Beta testers which helps to narrow down variables in the bugs, if any.
Also users who are knowledgeable about their computers so the support at the PSA end is minimal.
We could use a couple more Mac Beta Testers so pls send me your info by PM if you meet the above criteria.
It can be fun to test new software but we don’t want you without your computer if there are any undiscovered bugs in the “ALpha/Beta” process.
And what about the windows version? When do the forum members will get it for testing?
Hopefully the next release will be approved by the Beta team and then we will release to the forum members.
It is working now, for some, and we are awaiting a new build this week.
The goal is to make sure it loads and works for all and to write a “clear” instruction list.
I know it is a tease to have to wait but this is the way it should be as in the past many have had issues with firmwares and NOT only those who have posted in the forum. Many ask for help directly to Marcus and I by PM. This really cuts into our BEER time.
Thanks for your patience.
I wouldn’t be too hard on Paul with his Mac Pro. Members of this forum are almost certainly not representative of the wider community of Hi-Fi users; while not geeks most are well into computing & keep up to date. I’ve every sympathy with Paul as I too have an early Mac Pro that I have not felt the need to replace - it has more than adequate power for video editing simultaneously with a couple of background tasks for example. My laptop too is early 2008 vintage. I tend to spend money on music and better hi-Fi rather than computers. I’m sure there are many others out there with the same view of the world so producing a 32-bit versions of the Wavestream software should be a priority. Incidentally I have yet to come across another Mac application without this backwards compatibility.
Waiting and waiting . . . . My 3 year warranty passed the two year mark last month, I’m hoping to have a fully functional system before it expires! :-S