Audio error with iTunes (12.x.xx) for Windows (10).

Hello again tt2,

Yes I have quite a collection of itls and xmls. The one that works is from early 2018. I have tried many versions of iTunes but this is the only one that loads a library. Unfortunately there were 22,000 missing wav files. Most of which are 24bit and 192kps for the DAC to play at hi res.

I had one more throw of the dice and to my amazement the latest version started without the error window, loaded my whole library and 230 playlists. Playing a vinyl import at the moment which sounds perfect.

The only thing that really changed was the iCloud installation using the Microsoft Media Pack. I'm sure it wasn't because I uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes, as I had tried that tip so many times.

Thanks again for your help. I have learnt a great deal about iTunes with your directions. You have made an old man very happy.

kindest regards

Tom.

• What a useful link tt2! Thanks very much.
• A lot of info to absorb and all very interesting. Installed Icloud which needed MS Media Pack which I haven't had on my PC for years. I have installed "iTunes 12.6.5.3 for Windows (64-bit) (2018-09-12) (Last build to support apps, books, and tones)"
• This version starts with no error message. Unfortunately it doesn't recognise my 120,000 strong 'Wav' uncompressed audio library (3.34 TB)
• I will have to move to a slightly newer version until I can find a stable version to use my original (and precious) library.
• This confirms that the problem is somewhere in iTunes 12 x setup, and not my equipement.
• Thanks for taking time for me. I am in your debt.

Tom

Hello,

Thanks for responding.

I have an Asus Maximus X Hero with a disabled on board sound card unconnected from my AVR which is turned off in the BIOS. (Latest)

I also have an Asus Essence STX which I use to record Vinyl (via the ASIO driver) to my PC. The main sound card is my ASUS / nVidia Geforce 1030 HDMI video adaptor (Connected to a Marantz AVR). Also included on a separate input is a Topping D50 DAC connecting my record deck to the AVR phono in. This setup has not changed for 2 years or so.

Foobar2000 works perfectly in stereo, DSD and multichannel and MusicBee was functioning OK as a stand by, but I am more comfortable with iTunes.

iTunes for Windows was a simple install but I have also tried installing from the Apple website. I still see the error window before itunes loads and it looks OK but locks up when Play is pressed. I have to close down with Task Manager. If I click song info it brings up the window and also finds the audio file on Windows.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

Tom

Hello again tt2,

I have only recently disabled the ASUS onboard soundcard, removed the drivers and disabled it in the BIOS. This has made no difference. My next plan is a Windows 10 reset. As I have an aversion to such a drastic plan, I am holding off in case someone has a better idea.

The info on the internet refers to this error some 3 or 4 years ago and places the blame on Quicktime, as this is not possible now, the most recent advice has proved fruitless. That is reinstall, update drivers etc. and the usual basic fixes which have not helped.

I am mostly interested in playing Hi Def audio imported into iTunes and Foobar. iTunes is my go-to choice for audio playback as the layout suits my requirements. I have used iTunes before since version 6. Foobar and iTunes have shared the same library without problems with playback until recently with iTunes. All my drivers and BIOS are up to date.

Thanks again for your interest in my problem

regards

Tom