Amiga soundcard Prelude vs Prisma?

[matt3k]

Hi All,

I am tempted to pickup either a Prelude with Mpegit or the new Prisma.

I have heard that the Prelude can use more sound programs, what would be the benefit?  Is this a function of AHI or a direct call to the card?

Seems like the Prisma will play newer file formats but won't have AHI for a bit.

What programs can the Prelude use beyond the Prisma?

Not much of a gamer, but which is better for games?

[matt3k]

Ian, can you tell us more about the Prisma's software? I think there's still a lot of confusion as to how that will work (well, on my part at least ). How will programs take advantage of the Prisma?

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[matt3k]

Thanks for the great description!

I'm looking to primarily use this in a HIFI system for listening to audio.  

How will the quality compare with a Prelude for that?  The chip will be faster than the Mpegit, but will the quality output to a HIFI be comparable?

[matt3k]

Thanks!

I'm using lame to encode the MP3's with the Insane setting for quality on my Powerbook running MOS and Flacapella, but I can switch if I can hear the difference.  These sound brilliant on my Delfina Plus using amplified speakers with a base box.

This card will go into my old school HIFi, which is RCA jacks for the input.

[matt3k]

Sounds like MP3 will be the only format it will play initially, is that true?

[matt3k]

Guess I have to go back to school and learn how to read..

You mentioned parsing and I read playing....

What software are you using to play OGGs and FLACs?

[matt3k]

Will a gui be provided for OGG/Flac playback?