Explanation of superiority of Linux for audio?

mr_push_pull · 3rd December 2011, 01:09 PM

I keep reading/hearing about the superiority of Linux audio but can't find any scientific explanation for it. Windows is proven to give bit-perfect playback if configured correctly. there is asynchronous USB and jitter can be virtually eliminated. so what's left? can anyone give me a logical explanation of this?

mayhem13 · 3rd December 2011, 07:21 PM

Once configured properly, just about any OS will produce near identical performance.

phofman · 3rd December 2011, 07:24 PM

I do not think there is any advantage of linux in terms of sound quality, at least not on a general basis. Individual HW systems sound and perform differently.

Linux is a highly tweakable, configurable, and inspectable system. But if you are happy with your windows machine, I do not think it will give you any benefit in terms of sound playback and quality.

3rd December 2011, 01:09 PM	#1
mr_push_pull diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: At the output stage	Explanation of superiority of Linux for audio? I keep reading/hearing about the superiority of Linux audio but can't find any scientific explanation for it. Windows is proven to give bit-perfect playback if configured correctly. there is asynchronous USB and jitter can be virtually eliminated. so what's left? can anyone give me a logical explanation of this? __________________ we all love a good ol' stereotype until it's against us

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3rd December 2011, 07:21 PM	#2
mayhem13 diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2008	Once configured properly, just about any OS will produce near identical performance.

3rd December 2011, 07:24 PM	#3
phofman diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pilsen	I do not think there is any advantage of linux in terms of sound quality, at least not on a general basis. Individual HW systems sound and perform differently. Linux is a highly tweakable, configurable, and inspectable system. But if you are happy with your windows machine, I do not think it will give you any benefit in terms of sound playback and quality.