A series of updates to the InnuOS Sense operating system has yielded major improvements in SQ n My Zenith Mk3. And that‘s before you work on the streamer‘s PSU, powercord, fuse, etc, worry about the quality of your ethernet connection or the connection to the DAC. So: emphatically: No!
Are all streamers the same?
Dogma says they’re all the same. Experience suggests otherwise. Price may or may not be guide. Are there solid tech reasons such as bleed of noise into the digital signal? What does “it’s all about the ‘implementation’”really mean? How come power cords and interconnects make a difference? For example, there are numerous USB cords that separate the power from the signal cables to minimize interference and noise transference.
Why don’t we have an accepted science of audio, as yet? Where’s the research compilation esp at textbook level? Yes I’m happy just listening and using my ears and my biases to make judgments; no problem.
Yet I continue to see dogma, from the USA and Europe, indeed everywhere, that remains steadfast in their disbelief in variances. It becomes tiresome at times. But hey what do I care? Lol, my pursuit of fidelity and knowledge remain equally strong.
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https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/2717861 Some great examples of the impact of power supplies, cords, and associated electronics as having a direct impact on the audio signal. |
Mostly difference is in the controlling app. Many require Roon which means paid subscription. Aurender has its own app. Now as for the unit, they do have different hardware. It is up to you to decide if power supply in your computer makes a difference on the performance in general and sound in particular. I can't see how SSD brand can make a difference, but YMMV. |
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