In an audio system, everything matters. Obviously, some stuff matters more some less. It's up to us to determine where we spend our money. Hopefully by trying for ourselves, rather that posting something online to simply confirm our biases. Confirmation bias works both ways
Point of higher priced streamer?
Hello,
Assuming I have separate DAC, and I just want to play songs from iPad by Airplay feature.
In this case, I need a streamer to receive music from my iPad -> DAC.
What’s the point of high price streamer? I’m bit surprised that some streamers are very high priced.
From my understanding, there should be no sound quality difference.
(Streaming reliability and build quality, I can see it but I do not see advantages in terms of sound quality.)
Am I missing something? If so, please share some wisdom.
Assuming I have separate DAC, and I just want to play songs from iPad by Airplay feature.
In this case, I need a streamer to receive music from my iPad -> DAC.
What’s the point of high price streamer? I’m bit surprised that some streamers are very high priced.
From my understanding, there should be no sound quality difference.
(Streaming reliability and build quality, I can see it but I do not see advantages in terms of sound quality.)
Am I missing something? If so, please share some wisdom.
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No. It’s not confirmation bias. Not everything matters unless there are reasons. Most of them matters - basically subjectively. I get it. But some facts should not matter. Dac matters, but remote control for that DAC should not matter as long as remote control works properly. Have you heard about audiophile grade router? I do not find a reason for streamer yet. |
My point is if there is any technological aspect that I’m not aware of. It’s not just about pricing. I’m very open minded. If someone can tell me the technical reason, I’m more than glad to listen and learn. Again, I totally understand spending more money for brand name and pure aesthetic. I do that too. But when one claims there is “technically better something”, I want to know technical reasons. |
sangbro My point is if there is any technological aspect that I’m not aware of. It’s not just about pricing. I’m very open minded.If you're serious and open minded, why not visit a dealer and listen for yourself? |
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