New computer for Streaming????
Just received a few days ago and have 10 hours listening, thus far,a Bricasti M1 SE DAC with streamer.. My OLD OLD computer that was used for USB streaming doesn't have the innards for Qobuz and audirvana. This will be my first taste of actual streaming via Ethernet. ( that all say is to die for vs USB) I'm looking at Apple Mac Books, as my dealer says is superior for streaming music, much quieter???? However, should I desire to Hard wire it via Ethernet i would need an adapter, C to Ethernet, not a big issue. I have always had a Windows based computer. (except for an apple I phone) I was hoping as this is my first foray into actual streaming, someone could help with, which is better or doesn't make a difference, personal preference etc???? Any help would be much appreciated a s usual. Robert TN PS which would be easier to use, example, downloading Qobuz and Aurirvana.
My opinion may be disputed, but I find a built for purpose real-time Linux OS to be a very good streamer. This must be a single purpose device. Bitperfect MPD with ALSA for a Linux Audio PC System (24bit96.com) These instructions are for Debian, but I use Ubuntu 22.04 and have found great results. There may very well be better streamers out there but the few I took apart are ... computers with Linux running. So I figure why not build it yourself. |
@inna “if your analogue and digital sources sound the same, why do you still keep the turntable ? Habit, tradition, aesthetics ?”
Nostalgia. I also have a collection of 2,000 albums in pristine condition that I have collected over the last 55 years… many audiophile pressings. Occasionally it is fun to go through the old tradition that has been the hallmark of great sound since I was 4 or 5 (my father would be spinning back then).
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