Xrayz - One last thought - what software are you using to stream?
I use iTunes for Library Management (only), but I use Audirvana to actually stream the data in the file to the DAC.
Audirvana bypasses all of the apple code that is normally used for streaming - WHY? - because Apple actually messes with the data file before sending it across the USB link and Audirvana has an option to send just the raw data.
Using Audirvana improved the fidelity and details considerably, but you have to set it up correctly - the user manual is very good.
Audirvana will also play DSD files (so I'm told) by converting them in real time on the computer - NOT in the DAC.
Audirvana also caches the entire track in memory before it starts to play, so there are no delays in playback waiting on network and hard disk processing - just straight down the USB pipe!
Regards...
I use iTunes for Library Management (only), but I use Audirvana to actually stream the data in the file to the DAC.
Audirvana bypasses all of the apple code that is normally used for streaming - WHY? - because Apple actually messes with the data file before sending it across the USB link and Audirvana has an option to send just the raw data.
Using Audirvana improved the fidelity and details considerably, but you have to set it up correctly - the user manual is very good.
Audirvana will also play DSD files (so I'm told) by converting them in real time on the computer - NOT in the DAC.
Audirvana also caches the entire track in memory before it starts to play, so there are no delays in playback waiting on network and hard disk processing - just straight down the USB pipe!
Regards...