Stepping into streaming, finally

@mahler123 No question about Wiim and Node being entry level and definitely going up the ladder will make improvements. I am sure all of us experienced it in our ladder climbing process.

@hilde45 I was very much surprised how much improvements were due to only different streamer designs, all other components were the same. Virtually every aspect has been affected, mostly totally black background and expansion of the stage. The streamers are ether fed with ethernet or WiFi, this is undisputable fact.

@knock1 the $249 streamer you’re talking about?

this?

https://earmen-shop.com/products/earmen-staccato

@knock1 I had modded my streamer with an LPS. Should have mentioned that. Once that was done, I have not heard much difference. People spend thousands on their streamers, even with external DACs. I am putting those $$s into places in the system where I can hear a greater difference. To each his/her own.

@audphile1 Yes, that's the one.

@hilde45 So, what are you trying to say?

Interesting. I never heard of EarMen. Looks like a decent option for those using Tidal connect and or Spotify connect.