The mad decoder plugin lets you listen to mp3 files in 24 bit resolution if your sound card will let you.
I understand that it presents problems in the display of ID3 tag information and the like, which is why some don't care for it, but the vast improvement in the listening is definitely worth it in my humble opinion. If at first you do not notice a difference in the resolution of your music, then make sure you have everything set as I have tried to explain below. Keep in mind that I am using the equalizer with the rock setting. I also have my midrange cranked up quite high. In high quality mp3 encodes, your bass response should really increase. Anyway, needless to say, your mileage may vary. At 05:47 PM 2/19/2007, you wrote: >Hi Larry, > >What does the Mad plug-in do? > >Reed > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >On Behalf Of Larry Higgins >Sent: 2007/02/19 15:27 >To: PC audio discussion list. >Subject: Re: mad plugin > >Hi Joe, > >And glad someone elsse is interested in the mad plugin. I've been using it >for the past year or so, and noticed a little difference in >16 bit mode. Then I discovered the 24 bit setting and Winamp, got both mad >and Winamp on the same page, and I've never looked back. > >The first thing you need to do is to find the now playing options in the >preferences dialog box, and check the 24 bit box. Next go to the mad >configure dialog box, and to the decode tap. Then look for resolution. Set >your resolution to 24 bit. Then go to equalization, and link eq to Winamp. >After going through all that, you should be all set. > >This thing really shines with mp3 files above 160kb. Give it a shot, I think >you'll like it if you really give it a chance. > >If you need any further help, just let me know. I do have what I believe to >be the latest version if you need it. > >Larry > >At 01:46 AM 2/19/2007, you wrote: > >Hi again.A Few months ago someone mentioned the mad plugin for winamp. > >I installed it but I can't notice any difference in audio. > >Its in the input plugin section of my winamp. Is that the proper place > >for it? If its for playback, I would think it would be in output. Can > >anyone give me an example of what this does, and how to use it? Thanks, > >Joe. > > > >Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >http://www.pc-audio.org > > > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > >__________ NOD32 2069 (20070218) Information __________ > > > >This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > >http://www.eset.com > > > >Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >http://www.pc-audio.org > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > >Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >http://www.pc-audio.org > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >__________ NOD32 2070 (20070219) Information __________ > >This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
