Juan,
I think any of the Array Solutions filters are likely a bargain, but I've only used the custom model, designed to operate at a higher frequency than normal audiophile filters.

The filter definitely improved the sound of my system when used between computer and AC, but I've not compared it head to head to other filters.

I also use Audience Adept AR1Ps (which I bought used, as I don't consider them great value when purchased new), in line with the Array Solutions box

I've also heard great things about PS Audio filters like the Ultimate Outlet and it's replacement the Duet, which is supposed to be even better.  Note: I recently picked up a B stock Duet from Parts Connexion at a great price, but haven't listened to it yet.

These are the boxes I use for the computer side of the setup.

If money is no object, perhaps the Ayre LX-5e would be a consideration.  Charles Hansen knows a thing or two about isolation & filtration.

Note: I never plug anything else into the same filter as a computer, or the same duplex, for that matter.

Sorry, Peter, I should have been more specific.  I meant for the OS partition.

I suppose to do this right, I need to re-partition an entire external drive (to use for music files) in FAT32, for best access via either OS - linux and Windows?

I'm now shamefully aware of the extent I've totally ignored any opportunity to learn about best practices for Windows audio.

thanks again,
clay

Juan,

I use a custom version of this filter between my computer and AC circuit.  A fellow computer audiophile asked Ed Wetherhold to add some additional filtering to deal with frequencies not usually addressed by typical filters.

You might want to ask Ed if he would consider another run?

As I recall, the price increase for the add'l filtering was nominal, although the box was twice as big.

clay

Thanks Peter, Mani and Claudius.

As for the "when pigs fly" comment, well, my reticence was despite huge amount of respect for Peter's work, and your  opinions of it (which I trust).  I just hate the idea of having to buy a Windows license for audio, when I've avoided doing so thus far.

So, I'll get the Pro version.  Have no idea why Ultimate version was suggested for CAPS V2 - more services to turn off I guess.

Is 16B a reasonable amount of disk space?

Mani,  I'm very well aligned with your thinking on smaller processing footprint, power supply, etc.

thanks all
clay

Hello Peter, Mani and others I recognize.

I've a question about the setup & configuration for trying XXHE on Apple hardware.  I'm a total windows idiot when it comes to audio, but have much experience tweaking OS X music servers.  I also have limited Linux experience, but I have been listening to Auraliti PK90 for the last few months.

I'm considering purchase of my first ever Windows license to try out a couple of Windows software players. Note: as a lifelong consultant, I've been exposed to Windows on a regular basis since I move off the mainframe in the early 90s. 

I'm assuming I should pick up 64bit version of Win 7 SP1, either Home or Pro.  Does it matter which?  I'll be expecting to control the Windows music "server" from a Macbook Air. Not sure if I can use all the necessary features of Remote Desktop with the Home version.

My available hardware is a Mac Mini 4,1 (aka mid-2010 thru mid-2011).  I'd be using Bootcamp of course, to run Windows (almost?) natively in it's own partition.  I could also run this on the latest model Macbook Air, but prefer the Mini unless there's an advantage to the latter.

Any setup, install, XXHE-specific issues, concerns, I should worry about if I install Win7 on the Mac box?

Note: yes, I'm quite aware that the Mac Mini is a "cesspool of noise"(TM).  This is why I switched to an Auraliti PK90 toaster, several months ago.  In an ideal world, I'd move to a CAPS type setup, or better, running XXHE via a Linux box (a la Mani's recent setup), but I'm getting ahead of myself.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

clay

PS, FWIW, I have an XP license