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Software anytalk digiboard4/12/2023 And feel that playing that yet again same file via Airplay/chromecast will sound the worst of the 3. I will also add that many listeners also feel strongly that playing a CD into any DAC produces better sound than playing the same file via steam into the same DAC and system. It's up to you to test it and decide for yourself and your system. Many people feel strongly that sending your data through a phone via Airplay or Chomecast will degrade the sound quality. It sounds like your habits and needs would not benefit from an advanced streamer at this point. Does router matter too?Ĭlick to expand.You are not every listener. I’m genuinely curious how streamer can impact sound quality as long as it delivers.Ĭan delivery quality be different? Due to signal strength? How? As I stated above, one importer claims that powerful unit can send cleaner signal. Software functionality: Again, in case of Airplay, I do not need any additional functionality other than Apple provides.Įtc. Jitter: Is there a possibility that Streamer can create its own jitter and it goes to DAC -> Amp ->Speaker then makes audible difference? I don’t use streaming services but play songs with Flacbox app. Streamer’s only role is transporting digital signal from my phone to DAC. Let’s say node2i vs $5-8k vs $20k+ streamer? How streamer can make this kind of subtle difference? Not talking about lousy quality streamers, but with reasonable build quality. Let’s say I have Very revealing system and talks about very small and specific details. Now if you have a really balanced high end system in place, chasing down that extra juice from a higher end streamer might be a good idea.Ĭlick to expand.I still don’t understand. I do think the streamer can make an impact in a system, but for most people, chasing down room treatments, cables and other gear upgrades will have a bigger impact. If you had to make a general rule of thumb (this is not full proof, and surely has endless exceptions) I'd day your streamer probably shouldn't make up more than 10% of your total system cost (omitting any TT/analog gear). And we're talking about chasing down very small and specific details. ![]() ![]() The higher end steamers come into play the most in extremely revealing systems. All of those things can come into play in certain systems. Advanced file types, jitter, electrical noise, software functionality, etc. If you're running Tidal, Spotify, or other streaming services via Airplay only into a quality midrange system, you probably don't need to stress about it.īut, as you move up the chain other elements become a factor. If all depends on your uses and your system.
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