Do Streamer only devices really impact sound quality?
From a layman mindset, a streamer transmits electronic information to a dac via coaxial cable or other connection. The electronic information I believe is standardized for all streamers. That said, the streamer itself could not influence the sound quality heard by the audience. I think it is bit-perfect information coming across to the dac.
So for instance a Bluesound 2i vs Cambridge CXN V2 streamer should sound identical with the same connections and equipment used and of course same streaming service and content.
thoughts appreciated if I have this correct?
@dvdgreco "That said, the streamer itself could not influence the sound quality heard by the audience. I think it is bit-perfect information coming across to the dac." Sure the streamer itself can the sound quality - parts quality, implementation of design, power supply , anti-reasonance , shielding etc. all impact SQ. |
@tk21 @soix I think two different setups are being discussed here. My take is that tk21 is talking about not hearing the impact of a streamer in an all in one unit. So yes who knows if any difference is due the DAC or the streamer, or parts , or implementation within the "streamer". Most of the other posts have been about streamers separate from the DAC , so if one is using the same DAC, streamer output to it, and cables it obviously allows for a notable comparison. |
