Mac vs streamer.


Is the difference between a Mac and a streamer as one's original source noticeable/significant to ordinary ears listening to a mid-level system? I know there are supposed to be drawbacks to the Mac and I understand why they exist, but if one listened to both back to back...?
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Here is very general (and basic) info from Deezer support.

https://support.deezer.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115003875089-Deezer-data-and-Smart-Cache

If you are open to digging deep, search 'optimizing Mac OS for DAW' (Digital Audio Workstation).  Be specific with your OS version.

Here is one search result:

https://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/macos-10-15-catalina-optimization-guide-for-recording/

***Much, much easier to run Audirvana, JRiver, etc.***

Here is a partial list of other options:

https://alternativeto.net/software/audirvana-plus/?platform=mac&p=2