Is computer audio a bust?


In recent months, I have had several audio acquaintances return to CDPs claiming improved SQ versus their highly optimized computer transports (SS drives, external power supplies, etc, etc).

I wanted to poll people on their experiences with computer "transports." What variables have had the most impact on sonics? If you bailed on computers, why?

I personally have always believed that the transport, whether its a plastic disc spinner or computer, is as or more important than the dac itself and thus considerable thought and energy is required.

agear
The only server that delivers the same SQ for wav and FLAC files that I have heard is the Antipodes. Lots of intelligent S/W customization in that server to optimize SQ.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio
If I am not mistaken, by default, Squeeze system converts WAV to flac when it goes over the wire.
Plex has made a lot of progress in the last year.   I plan to do a comprehensive review soon.   Plex is a no brainer for Audiophiles looking to cautiously get into digital streaming for both audio and AV.    Sound quality is top notch,  runs on most any common computer phone tablet and other streaming devices, nice GUI,  very full featured and one can start for free or next to nothing.  I still have my Squeeze devices but Plex is slowly taking over in my house. 
Lenovo T62 foobar2000 + 3T SACD *iso
->DSD64 via USB cable to FIIO X3 2nd,
->FIIO X3 Line out + Radioshack 3mm to RCA + Opp95 with SACD *iso and Tidal lossless play
-> McCormack TLC1 Pre-amp
->Kimber PBJ
->McCormack DNA 1 Amp
-> AQ Midnight III Speaker Cable
-> Theil 2 2

The result is super