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Media Monkey for Windows

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Benchmark's guide for configuring Windows-based media players

General strategies for setting up your computer for high quality audio playback

*this article was researched using Media Monkey. Some information in this article may not apply to different versions of this software, though most information can be applied to most versions of Media Monkey. Email us to report any errors or discrepancies, or if you would like more information on this topic.

1 Overview
2 Recommended Player Settings
3 Known Problems
4 Article Outline

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Overview

Media Monkey performs very well. For 16-bit and 24-bit audio, Media Monkey was able to stream bit-transparently (with the volume set to 100%). The volume control is also of high-quality. When engaged, the volume control added no significant distortion, and did not degrade the quality of the audio in any significant way.

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Recommended Player Settings

KEEP VOLUME ABOVE 50%
- Not detrimental with regards to distortion, but applying too much digital attenuation may decrease your signal-to-noise ratio.
- Read more about digital volume control, and how it affects the quality of your audio.

BYPASS "DSP/Effect" PLUG-IN'S AND OTHER AUDIO 'Enhancements'
- "DSP/Effects" Plug-in's should be disabled to preserve the quality of the audio. This can be configured by going to:
  - ```
   Media Monkey -> Tools -> Options -> DSP Plug-ins
```
- EQ should be disabled. The can be configured by going to the following menu and unchecking "EQ Enable":
  - <pre> Media Monkey -> View -> Equalizer -> EQ Enable
- Read more about how DSP and plug-ins affect your audio

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