Audirvana — Windows

If you’re looking to boost your listening experience on Windows, Audirvāna

Scan library: allow Audirvana to import metadata and analyze files.

Configure audio device:

ReplayGain: enable/disable depending on library loudness consistency.

Exclusive mode / integer mode: use for the cleanest signal path.

DPC latency spikes >200μs occurred on the Windows test system when USB selective suspend was enabled, causing audible pops. Disabling this feature resolved the issue.
Audirvana’s iZotope 64-bit SRC upsampling to 384kHz caused buffer underruns on older USB 2.0 ports.

Author: [Generated AI] Date: April 13, 2026 audirvana windows

1. WASAPI Exclusive Mode

Audirvina takes exclusive control of your sound card or DAC. This means that when you press play, the "Windows mixer"—the culprit behind much of Windows' audio degradation—is completely bypassed. No more notification dings interrupting your symphonies, and no more forced sample rate conversion. If you’re looking to boost your listening experience