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Music server vs. external hard drive to DAC

First posting here but 20+ years on AGon and the like. I’ve been told using a music service into a server into a DAC has a higher SQ than an external hard drive into same DAC? And there’s no need to spend big dollars on a server/DAC if a DAC is already in the chain. DAC is RME into variety of First Watt amps, QS tubes or Benchmark monos. Thanks

kckrs
grinnell
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We use an old MacBook Pro into a MHDT DAC.  It seems to work fine and the sound with hi res files sound as good as the same out of the CDP

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carlsbad2
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@maxwave did you post in the wrong thread?  or are you trying to hijack?

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maxwave
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@carlsbad2

As much as I know, Lumin L2 is a server.

It must be connected to a DAC or a DAC streamer.

I have other motivations in life than highjacking this thread

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fuzztone
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I sold my Synology as I found that cheap SSDs sound at least as good and much easier to work with.

Not sure who "told" you different but I stand by it.

Why would adding a network into the mix add positive change to any SQ?

When the Iinternet goes down you got nothing.

kckrs OP
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I appreciate the input but I believe I’m at fault in describing what I’m looking to accomplish or the equipment needed to do so. I’m looking and asking about a music streamer, not a server. So the question - will a relatively inexpensive streamer played through a decent DAC give CD quality results? Already being a Amazon Prime customer is their streaming service on par with the other variants. Thanks

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