Streaming vs Physical Media


I have a decent digital front end with a Lumin U1 Mini (w/ external power supply) and a Border Patrol SE dac.  Have some CDs, but no transport.  Would a CD transport sound better than a streamer of similar quality/price?  

mdonda

Just for some balance, there are quite a few audio enthusiasts whom understand IP networking who believe that audiophile routers and switches and signal reclocking dongles have no positive effect. 

there may be something to upgrade at the streamer end.  But the network before it should have no audio quality aspect except if you literally have dropouts.

@lalitk  couldn't figure it out but put the Levenson monoblocks one as my picture by my handle on here. Regards 

@retiredfarmer

Once you’re logged in, go system.Audiogon.com and then click on ‘create system’ on menu bar.

@tomcy6 @charles1dad

No server or streamer is ‘completely’ immune to noise being transmitted through your mass produced routers. A server like Taiko at $30K may do a better job than others at rejecting incoming noise but nonetheless still susceptible to incoming noise. Every streamer or server out there regardless of price simply benefits from noise filters placed in between server or streamer and your router. To what degree, that comes down to your components and overall system transparency. Read up on updated review of Taiko with JCAT network card, upgraded Router and Etherregen Ethernet switch. Interesting feedback indeed as how each of these components impacts the overall sound of Taiko Server.

 

 

@lalitk 

Hi,, Again no disagreement with your comments. My point is that Taiko Audio is an example of a company with a very committed and focused approach to tackling the inherent noise issues associated with streaming. I didn’t intend to suggest that they have completely solved the problem and that “all” noise has vanished. Some manufacturers are further along this path than are others.

Charles