If the DAC is well designed, has good analog layout, is isolated as necessary, etc. then the streamer should not matter at all.
Does the 'Buck' Start with the DAC?
Some members have expressed that the server / streaming front end is less important than the DAC.
I subscribe to the position that "Everything Matters"
As I consider front end choices, I'm trying to gauge if I should be leaning more heavily on a DAC versus a SOURCE (server / streamer).
Feedback and perspective from both camps, or any others, will be helpful. Thank you.
Please Note: I'm not looking for validation of the position that "only the bits" matter... I accept that some believe this wholeheartedly... and that's okay by me.
I subscribe to the position that "Everything Matters"
As I consider front end choices, I'm trying to gauge if I should be leaning more heavily on a DAC versus a SOURCE (server / streamer).
Feedback and perspective from both camps, or any others, will be helpful. Thank you.
Please Note: I'm not looking for validation of the position that "only the bits" matter... I accept that some believe this wholeheartedly... and that's okay by me.