DAC. This thing does the actual work. Streamer is just a small computer. I am all ears waiting for theory how different CPU affects network protocol packet delivery. There is no ’jitter’ on the net. Or how that 'linear power supply' affects code execution. Like if there are 'errors' in CPU with switching supplies lmao.
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@mclinnguy - where is Net there? Article is about analog - SPDIF to DAC connection. I am talking about streaming which is Internet transfers. There is no bit stream from server to you. Bits travel in packets out of order. |
@audphile1 - again, you keep talking about connection to DAC. A separate peripheral interface. I am asking about the streamer itself. Modern DAC USB is no different from USB hard drive, it is 100% reliable with no bits lost anywhere. Receiving data over USB is identical to hard drive, printer or any other peripheral. The data is buffered and clocked later, memory is cheap. This renders all streamers identical. Similarly, there is no difference between routers, Ethernet or USB cables as long as they are properly shielded. I do not need explanation of electronics or computers. If anyone is still using SPDIF, well, it is their problem. |