This new free 'bit-perfect' Hi-Res Audio player for Mac was apparently a 'nightmare' to make, but could become the lossless player of your dreams
And while it's very much a work in progress it's got lots of potential.Developer Yonesh Murugan has posted details of the app to r/audiophile. Getting it approved was apparently a "nightmare" because the app takes exclusive control of your audio hardware, something App Store reviewers weren't too happy about. You may like These two budget hi-res music players evoke the best of the iPod era, but with modern features The best MP3 players and hi-res audio players Ever wondered whether upping the sound quality of your PS5 might improve your gaming chops?
- ▪And while it's very much a work in progress it's got lots of potential.Developer Yonesh Murugan has posted details of the app to r/audiophile.
- ▪Getting it approved was apparently a "nightmare" because the app takes exclusive control of your audio hardware, something App Store reviewers weren't too happy about.
- ▪You may like These two budget hi-res music players evoke the best of the iPod era, but with modern features The best MP3 players and hi-res audio players Ever wondered whether upping the sound quality of your PS5 might improve your gaming c
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Audio Hi-Fi DACs This new free 'bit-perfect' Hi-Res Audio player for Mac was apparently a 'nightmare' to make, but could become the lossless player of your dreams News By Carrie Marshall Published 15 September 2026 YM Pro is still a work in progress, but it's an interesting option for external DAC users on Mac When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Reddit / Yonesh Murugan) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A new Mac music player called YM Pro has been released on the Mac App Store and promises 'bit perfect' playbackIt bypasses macOS' system mixer…
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