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Good news!
With the latest version of WinAmp - v2.79, I can use MAD with WinAmp's built-in "CrossFading DirectSound" output plugin. Both 24-bits and 32-bits can be used for playback.
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I am sorry pal, not meant to burst your bubble...
but the method you described of MAD using 24bits,
even 32bits mode actually has NO BENIFIT in sound
quality what so ever.
As matter of fact, I would say the sound quality
might actually decrease compare to flat out uses
16bits mode with wave output.
The reason is that when you uses direct sound mode
and uses 24bits even 32bits, you are actually make
the unnecessary mix/wrap of sound..and since there
is not a soundcard present that's capable of handle
the actual 24bits/32bits processing, you might just
been filling 0 during the process, so there is no
benefit to sound quality compare to 16bits mode.
Second, all the unnecessary converting/wrapping might
result in worse sound quality than original result.
SOUND BLASTER AUDIGY's 24bits function has no actual
processing capability, it can only send out digital
signals at 24bits, not internally process the signals
at 24bits..