Ready For Digital Source...Computer - Continued!

Uh, sounds like dude got a free laptop and shilling a bit. Also, he’s comparing it to an Innuos Zen Mini (not sure if stock or upgraded LPS) that ain’t exactly the end all of streamers. Also, not exactly what I’d call a rigorous review, ehem. What music did he use? What specific aspects were inferior to the Zen Mini? Sorry, but to me this is at best a postcard, informal “review” not worth much and possibly financially incentivized and compromised, and if you make a decision to go with a laptop over a good dedicated streamer based on this — well — good luck to you. Me? I’ll take an Innuos Zen Mk3 over this 7 days a week and twice on Sunday, especially if, like this guy, I’ve got a DAC on par with a Denafrips Terminator.  This just seems like a half-assed and potentially compromised review not meant for true audiophiles but more for the mass-market general public that cares more about convenience than sound. Sorry to be skeptical and negative, but I’m from Jersey so it is what it is.

Go for it. No telling yet if you will be sorry.

It's not that I would base any purchase of either a laptop or a streamer on this less than stunning review. I just thought it was interesting that he said he could hear a little difference between the two. That's all.

For the money, you can build a pretty good streamer with an Intel Nuc-Look at John Darko's website.

Though it you really want the highest quality, then an Innuos, Aurender, etc. would be the way to go. IMHO

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I just thought it was interesting that he said he could hear a little difference between the two. That's all.

It’s not all that interesting when you consider how little info the “reviewer” gives on the perspective, detail, and background for his assertions.  IMHO, this is not a “review” at all and is virtually worthless as a source of useful buying advice for any serious audiophile.  Pursue it at your own risk. 

soix - Will do.

I was considering a Hegel H390 which has a streamer built-in. Maybe better than a computer.