@carlsbad2 “…I would say that if there is dogma in streamers, it is that quality matters. The statement that they are all the same is more conspiracy theory.”
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Are all streamers the same?
Dogma says they’re all the same. Experience suggests otherwise. Price may or may not be guide. Are there solid tech reasons such as bleed of noise into the digital signal? What does “it’s all about the ‘implementation’”really mean? How come power cords and interconnects make a difference? For example, there are numerous USB cords that separate the power from the signal cables to minimize interference and noise transference.
Why don’t we have an accepted science of audio, as yet? Where’s the research compilation esp at textbook level? Yes I’m happy just listening and using my ears and my biases to make judgments; no problem.
Yet I continue to see dogma, from the USA and Europe, indeed everywhere, that remains steadfast in their disbelief in variances. It becomes tiresome at times. But hey what do I care? Lol, my pursuit of fidelity and knowledge remain equally strong.
@carlsbad2 “…I would say that if there is dogma in streamers, it is that quality matters. The statement that they are all the same is more conspiracy theory.”
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I started out with a Bluesound Node and it was good. I added a Teddy Pardo Linear Power Supply and it was better. I now have an Aurender N200 and it much better. Something else that might matter is every company has their own operating system and App and they are definitely not the same! All the best. |
I was one of those people who pre-ordered a Wiim Ultra streamer. When it arrived, I did an A/B against my ancient PC hooked to the USB of the amp's onboard DAC (I do have a USB jitter filter). I couldn't hear the difference because I was so pissed off at the WIIM's operating system that made it hard to cast my Amazon HD music to it. My guess is that the WIIM probably sounded better due to it's well regarded Saber DAC chip. I'll never know because I sent it back and am saving my money for a better unit. |
If someone reads this review and still thinks all streamers are the same, they have issues:
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