How much does a modem impact sound performance when streaming high resolution music and or video via Ethernet connection? If you believe the impact is important/noticeable, can you make a recommendation on your favoured modem? Thank you
Sadly, by the time the signal reaches the DAC it’s too late. The damage has already been done. All the King’s horses and all the King’s men couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty 🥚 together again. 😥
“None at all. See: buffer”. I am somewhat in the dark when you mention buffer. I did a search on “buffer” and found numerous discussions. Most talked about using an active buffer in the chain. Is that what you are referring to? If so, what brand/model do you recommend? If not, can you help me understand what you mean by “buffer”. Thank you
The output of your cable modem is likely ethernet, so isolated at some level. The power supply would also likely be an isolated 2 prong class-2 supply. Not perfect, but pretty good.
Modem - Router - Some audio equipment. To Miller’s point, all buffered, so you are either getting it, or not, and it will be bit perfect (which the CD may not be .. but likely is).
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