[10.9.0] Default MP3 Decoder on XP

Hello! For some reason the Fraunhofer decoder is used instead of LAV Audio when I try playing an MP3 file with MPC-HC.

Code:

Filters currently loaded:
  - DirectSound: VIA HD Audio Output
  - Audio Switcher
  - MPEG Layer-3 Decoder
  - LAV Splitter Source (internal)

Is it intended behavior? Some of my MP3 files wouldn't play back correctly if the Fraunhofer decoder is used. What are the reasons not to use LAV Audio?

It looks like the issue may be related to merits.  Try the following steps:

1. Go to MPC-HC -> Options -> External Filters.
   
2. Add LAV Splitter, LAV Video Decoder, and LAV Audio Decoder to the list.
   
3. Select "Prefer" for the three LAV filters' merits, and click on OK.
   

To access LAV filters' configurations, double-click on the filters in the External Filters window.

Lower the merit of the Fraunhofer decoder. Then you won't have to change any other settings.

GraphStudioNext > Graph > Insert Filter > Change Merit > select MERIT_NORMAL

Thank you, sirs! I haven't checked those problematic files since KLCP moved from ffdshow audio decoder, which probably had a higher merit. That's why I haven't noticed the problem for a long time.