Click to open the classic Control Panel window. Double-click your DAC playback device. Navigate to the Advanced tab. Check both boxes under Exclusive Mode : Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device Give exclusive mode applications priority Click Apply and OK . Adjust Windows Power Plan
Configuration for optimal audio quality
Choose between (features integrated cloud streaming like TIDAL and Qobuz) or Audirvāna Origin (dedicated strictly to offline local music libraries). audirvana windows install
: Windows 10 (version 1803 or later) or Windows 11. Click to open the classic Control Panel window
Windows offers on top of ASIO and WASAPI, providing an additional layer of playback engine optimization not available on macOS. This gives Windows users an alternative high-performance audio path. Check both boxes under Exclusive Mode : Allow
: During installation, allow access for "Public networks" in the Windows Defender Firewall prompt. This is necessary for the Audirvāna Remote app (iOS/Android) to connect to your PC. Common Troubleshooting How to install Audirvāna Studio/Origin?
When you open Audirvana for the first time, you will not see a music library. You will see an activation screen.