Locate the downloaded file (usually in your Downloads folder) and double-click it. A Windows window will appear. Click the Install button.
: Visit the Audirvāna try page to sign up for a trial or log in to your existing account to access the download link .
Windows Defender Firewall may pop up. You must allow Audirvāna access to "Private networks" to ensure it can communicate with UPnP/DLNA network players or remote control apps.
Step-by-step installation process
Crucially, the user must install the correct drivers for their Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). Unlike macOS’s core audio, Windows relies on proprietary drivers like ASIO (Audio Stream Input/Output) or WASAPI (Windows Audio Session API) in exclusive mode to bypass the system mixer. Installing the manufacturer’s latest driver for your DAC is a prerequisite; without it, Audirvana cannot achieve its hallmark bit-perfect output.
Let’s address the elephant in the room. Windows audio is messy. Between the dreaded Windows Audio Enhancements, driver conflicts, and the infamous WASAPI vs. ASIO wars, installing audio software on PC usually requires a computer science degree. Audirvana, however, has streamlined the process.