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Does a DDC make SQ of all basic streamer roughly equal?

Vinshine Audio has a YouTube video of a Lumin streamer and makes the point that a DDC is less critical with a good streamer such as the Lumin vs something like the BlueSound node.

Ignoring the higher end streamers of Lumin + Auralic, do you think a Denafrips Hermes DDC attached to any of the "entry level" streams effectively narrows the sound quality gap across models like BlueSound Node, Wiim Pro, Innous Mini, EverSolo, Matrix, etc, etc.

I understand a DDC can't fix everything, but does it get you close enough SQ wise, that you can simply pick your streamer based off your preferred user experience of the software? I do realize this is subjective.

I also wonder if that same Hermes DDC can elevate any regular CD player or BluRay player to the point where a dedicated transport (outside of the high end models like Jay's Audio) also won't had benefit to your CD playback.
 

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No a cheap streamer please remember the 4-1 ratio 

which I learned owning a audio store in a $3k streamer only $750 actually goes into theProduct including packaging and fantastic stock power cord ! 
the ddc has better filtering and like the Hermes a High quality clock. 
a separate dac is a must if you truly want the best sound , 

if you have a newer modem - router combo go to Linear Tube Audio

they make a great Zlinear PowerSupply and comes with-a  very good DC cableto go to the router ,a 3.1 docsis is the latest I bought the motorola 8702  much better and faster ,this linear powersupply made a big difference in fidelity

and Ethernet switch upgrade the SW8  is a excellent buy under $600 with a OCxo over controlled lock,and linear power supply , on both at leasta decent powercord

like Pangea awg14 se mk2 , and decent Ethernet cables ,bare minimum $200 -$500+ much better still ,usb also . I am speaking in doing this no matter what dac,and streamer you buy it counts in lower noise better fidelity. 

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