@goofyfoot re: what I did to make improvements was to put all my network and streaming components in line with an ADD-POWR power conditioner, I recommend checking out there website.
Downloads Versus Streaming
Hi Again,
I’ve been streaming Qobuz through my Bryston Pi to my Ayre QB9 Twenty. Despite being told that streaming quality is every bit as good sounding as my local library on an external SSD, my ears tell me otherwise. Even at higher bit rates and resolutions. Yes, a better streamer and/or tweaks and upgrades would have effective results, at this stage I believe I’m better off with downloads. I’m just wondering what you folks out there have experienced regarding this matter and what you’ve done to make improvements.
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@kota1 I'm using something like the eau2. Which piece did you buy? |
Thanks for the info. I recommend installing a Ethernet filter like Network Acoustics ENO and switching to ENO USB III cable. Both of these items will likely address your concerns with streaming and improve the overall performance of Pi. I have used both of these products in the past and they are outstanding (especially the USB cable) and highly recommend them. I realize they are not cheap but they do come with 30 days no questions asked return privileges. If you can’t do both, I would start with ENO USB III cable. |
@lalitk I'm happy with the Wireworld but I'm also using an ISO Regen with LP1 and that adds an improvement to my DAC from the comparisons that I've done with or without. I also have an XLR Akiko tuning stick in the DAC and I am happy with that. My local library sounds very good, it's not bright, it's full and rich with a low noise floor, good detail and wide sound stage. That's with the described above. I would like to at least try the ENO. |
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