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Music Servers-Why so few?

With the explosion of Dacs and discussions of computer audio one would think the server market would flourish as well. Where are all of the "big" names and their offerings? They can certainly produce Dacs. With the exception of Bryston, it seems the small companies are the only ones who offer something and then its a crapshoot as to who will be able to answer an email or have a decent website with useful information. Where are they?
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williewonka
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Well - I know nothing about the Bryston - except they make really good gear.

Don't really know anything about the NP-30 - except it will play 24/96kHz music - if you can find a source.

But I'm seriously looking at getting one!

I do own the old DACMAGIC and the 640p phono stage, both with upgraded power supplies and they are amazing. So I believe the NP-30 will perform to a similar level with similar cabling choices

Based on their performance, I feel confident that the NP-30 will actually perform way above expectations if fitted with a really good power cord and really good Interconnects like those offered by DH Labs (i.e. the BL-1 Interconnect and both Encore or Power Plus power cables)

If you want more resolution step up to the Stream magic 6, which up-samples to 24/384kHz.

I have spoken to stores that reported no problems with playback and only really happy CA customers

if you have an Apple computer you will need uPNP software that allows the NP-30 to see files kept on it - that's about the only caveat I have found so far

If you are budget minded (like me) but still want amazing sound - the NP-30 is about as good as it gets WRT "Bang For The Buck"

Hope this helps
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