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Takedown of pricey servers, streamers OCD HiFi guy

Not sure if anyone caught this, but it's quite the take down of some of the very expensive server/streamer stuff out there. It seems logical to me -- especially when he prices out what some of the internal components are -- but this is above my pay grade so I cannot confirm. It's here: https://youtu.be/MMSC9-qQ_K4

Wonder if others agree or disagree with the basic takedown.
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audio2design
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Don’t get me wrong, I am an extremely technical guy.
FWIW I have a dual degree in Engineering and hold several Patents in my field.


Okay ... Obviously not Electrical Engineering. I have patents too ... In audio.
worldwidewholesales
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Hi,

 

I agree 100% with musicfirst and bigkidz. Listening to different audio products/servers is the key to this hobby. Respectfully I believe enjoying this hobby involves many different opinions.

 

Audiodesign I think what musicfirst is saying is that you need to listen to the different server/streamers and make your own decision on the sound quality rather than hypothetically saying that there will be no difference between the units.

Cheers and enjoy your weekend.
audio2design
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What I am saying is I have AND I understand the why. Buy a good USB isolator and a good DAC and the streamer becomes 0 importance unless it is intentionally modifying the sound.
daleberlin
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Exactly audio2design.  What is so hard to understand?  If bitstream A is identical to bitstream B, they will sound identical.  
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lalitk
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“Buy a good USB isolator and a good DAC and the streamer becomes 0 importance unless it is intentionally modifying the sound.”

@audio2design,

What did you buy to accomplish above? Please list brand names so we can replicate and learn from your experience. 
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