Downloads Versus Streaming
Hi Again,
I’ve been streaming Qobuz through my Bryston Pi to my Ayre QB9 Twenty. Despite being told that streaming quality is every bit as good sounding as my local library on an external SSD, my ears tell me otherwise. Even at higher bit rates and resolutions. Yes, a better streamer and/or tweaks and upgrades would have effective results, at this stage I believe I’m better off with downloads. I’m just wondering what you folks out there have experienced regarding this matter and what you’ve done to make improvements.
Your scenario is very much like comparing apples to oranges. Downloads especially DSD’s in most cases will always sound superior to Qobuz high resolution files. Having said that, there are many files on Qobuz that sounds extremely good and satisfying. I wonder what tweaks you’ve done with Bryston Pi? 2) Are you using any Ethernet filters between your router and Bryston Pi 3) What Ethernet and digital cable you’re using between Bryston Pi and QB9 |
@lalitk Yes, I have a Linear Power Supply attached to my Pi. I do not have Ethernet filters. I’m using a Wireworld Platinum Starlight USB cable from the Pi to my DAC. |
@goofyfoot re: what I did to make improvements was to put all my network and streaming components in line with an ADD-POWR power conditioner, I recommend checking out there website. |
@kota1 I'm using something like the eau2. Which piece did you buy? |
Thanks for the info. I recommend installing a Ethernet filter like Network Acoustics ENO and switching to ENO USB III cable. Both of these items will likely address your concerns with streaming and improve the overall performance of Pi. I have used both of these products in the past and they are outstanding (especially the USB cable) and highly recommend them. I realize they are not cheap but they do come with 30 days no questions asked return privileges. If you can’t do both, I would start with ENO USB III cable. |
