Bricasti M3 w/network card vs USB


Hey Gang,

Really enjoying the M3. Currently just using for streaming Tidal and Qobuz and playing files via coax from an Oppo 103

I am looking to add a server/nas to play 6 tb of DSD and Hi Rez/flac/wav files. 
I would really just like to stay with using the network input and avoid USB unless the crew can tell me USB sounds better.  Has anybody compared the network input vs USB?

Any input would be appreciated. 
 

Thanks,

Russ

128x128benzman

Showing 1 response by benzman

Thanks for the great info. 
Not sure what to do. I have all these great DSD files And no way of getting them to the Bricasti . I am looking at a Melco N100 for 2k which will do the trick or maybe spend a couple of grand on improving my streaming setup ( have a EtherRegen w/SoTM cabling in place already) and forget about the files. 
Haven’t even heard whet DSD sounds like on the Bricasti. Can anybody comment on that? Of course it’s always about the recording but just wondering if it’s worth spending even bigger money 5-7k on a server/streamer that supports the music services. Would Qobuz and Tidal sound better thru a dedicated player than the network card?

Since I have upgraded to Townshend Fractal F1 speaker wires and the Iconoclast 4x4 Gen 2 XLR my rig is really sounding good. Just want to figure out the final piece. ( for now)