Snakeoil ISO Version 0.1.5 (Power Cable)

[agent_kith]

Hello. Thank you for snakeoil. This is a great project. I use only squeezlite (v1.6.4). Tell sq 0,1,5 better than 0.1.4. (You think)? Or is it just software update and will not affect the sound? It seems to me that sq 0.1.4. better on my system.  
Your opinion. Thank you. Sorry for my English))

SQ between 0.1.5 and 0.1.4 will be different, and it's all dependent on the computer system. Right now, the ISO is optimised for my home setup. Reason why I catalog and log every system change in that showcase thread now.

If you use FLAC, maybe try comparing the same track against FLAC compression 0  or WAV and see how it goes.. I've only tested with FLAC compression 4 against WAV. Sometimes when something sound worse, it's actually a good thing as it may (A) have increased resolution. Allowing you to find something bad about something you liked before. Other times, when it sounds bad, it really is (B) bad sound.

Something that sound good before isn't as good now because you're hearing more of the flaws - high compression, background noises, closed in sound stage etc. 

The problem is identifying when it's A, and when it's B. And unfortunately, there is no unverisal answer. Everybody listens differently and want different things for their setup. e.g. some people want chest thumping bass, it's something I avoided when I tune the ISO because I'm using tiny stand mounts.

If you like 0.1.4, best to stick with that. All the images are still available to download so you can tailor your system exactly the way you want it.

One of my design goals for Snakeoil is I'm not going to tell you what sounds good. You guys have to find your own mix that works for you. The project is to make it easy for you to make changes to the Linux OS without actually knowing how to use Linux. The only difficultly is to install the OS into the computer (hopefully the walkthrough videos will make that less daunting).

Reason why this project is called Snakeoil, all software players are supposed to sound the same. FWIW the Americans absolutely hated this name, I'm actually very surprised by this TBH.